Principal Fauna

Principal Advisor – Fauna Lead

• Lead a team of biological subject matter experts to drive better Environmental and Approval Outcomes

• A dynamic and varied role which allows you to innovate and think creatively and strategically

• Engage and partner across and outside the business

• Permanent Full Time | Perth based | Ad hoc site travel required

Where we’re all welcome

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us who we are.

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength.  The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.

About the role

We are looking for a Principal Advisor to join our Pilbara Environment and Cultural Knowledge team in Perth (with occasional site travel). Leading a team of technical experts on fauna species, ecology and management of the Pilbara region, this role will be engaged on a permanent full-time basis.

This role is a great opportunity for a motivated, safety-conscious professional to join a multi-disciplined team; applying knowledge of relevant legislation and technical guides to Pilbara-focused Government and Environmental Approvals; and to contribute to a regional understanding of environmental values to inform future planning.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.

Reporting to the Manager for Pilbara Environment and Cultural Knowledge, you will:

• Lead a team of technical professionals to acquire and integrate biological and scientific knowledge, to enable resource access

• Develop and deliver work plans and budgets aligned with the RTIO Strategy

• Collaborate and partner with key stakeholders to drive alignment on strategic decisions and long-term approval plans across the business.

• Manage the capability and development needs of the team, actively managing talent and ensure resourcing aligns to objectives & needs of the business.

• Engage with Government agencies and Regulators in relation to approvals, prevailing government legislation & policy.

• Advise on State and Federal approval/legislation implementation, legal interpretation and reporting requirements for matters relating to biodiversity.

• Use data driven insights to provide advice and recommendations on management response actions to operational and functional leadership teams​ at both asset and broader regional scales.

• Understand biodiversity risks and opportunities at a landscape and regional scale

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, evaluating and implementing improvement opportunities including assessment methods, processes and technologies

• Drive an inclusive, respectful culture through collaboration with peers across the broader team

What you’ll bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

• A C Class Manual drivers licence

• Tertiary qualifications in an environmental discipline or related fields

• Demonstrated leadership experience, ideally within the resources or similar sector

• Problem-solving, prioritisation and analytical skills coupled with an ability to think on your feet and make informed decisions

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to quickly develop positive and robust relationships with stakeholders

What we offer 

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority

• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto

• Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus

• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family

• Attractive share ownership plan

• Company provided insurance cover

• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options

• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions

• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support

• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)

• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them

• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more

We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to:

• Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment

• Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders

Where you’ll be working

You and your team will be Perth-based with opportunity to work flexibly from home combined with time in our Central Park offices. There will be the opportunity for some Pilbara site travel from time to time, however this will be done on an ad-hoc basis.

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.

Who we are 

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.  

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

About Rio TintoRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice MattersAt Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.