Principal Orebody Development

Principal Orebody Development

We actively encourage applications from women and Indigenous Peoples. As we strive to create a more representative and diverse workplace, your unique perspectives are valued

• Help unlock Pilbara’s potential through integration of Geoscience and Hydrogeology expertise 

• Bridging Technical Excellence and Strategic Decision-Making in Pilbara Development

• Lead and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation developing orebody knowledge

Where we are 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 diverse 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 aPrincipal Orebody Development to be the bridge between technical brilliance and strategic decision-making for the development of the Pilbara. This role serves as a critical interface between Resource Development and the Pilbara's future growth. You will ensure integration of geoscience and hydrogeological expertise, support decision making at the right level within the organisation and help shape the core of our future developments with your insights. As a champion of consistency, you will provide strategic guidance and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Manager Orebody Development & Studies, key responsibilities include:

• Integrate geoscience and hydrogeology expertise: to shape the development of our Pilbara orebodies. Simultaneously, drive accountability and enhance transparency.

• Resource Coordination and Consistency: Champion consistency in scoping, costing, and delivery of hydrogeological and geoscience expertise to support new developments. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure appropriate resourcing and capability. 

• Study Management and Interface: Manage study escalations and act as the primary interface with relevant study leads. You’re the bridge between technical expertise and study execution

• Strategic Guidance and External Engagements: Provide strategic guidance and support engagements with external parties and Joint Ventures. You’re the compass guiding orebody development.

• Continuous Improvement Culture: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by following the PDCA cycle. Plan, do, check, and act

• Team Capability and Strategic Insights: Develop team skills and lead technical advancements and anticipate long-term strategic factors for Pilbara development. Your insights steer the ship.

• Contribute to Resource Development leadership: Actively participate by providing insights and strategies for effective development of orebody knowledge

• Engage stakeholders: Maintain strong connections with both internal and external stakeholders, promoting collaboration and innovation in developing orebody knowledge.

What you will bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and others, creating and maintaining an engaging and supportive workplace. We are here to enjoy the work we do while making a difference! 

• A strategic thinker with an understanding of the challenges associated with developing timely orebody knowledge

• A strong influencer with the ability to build consensus and persuade stakeholders across diverse technical and operational backgrounds.  

• An excellent communicator who can translate technical information into clear and concise messages for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• A commitment to continuous learning

• Hold a bachelor's degree in a related geoscience discipline (Resource Range Analysis experience considered advantageous).  

• A current manual WA Driver's license.

• Commitment to Rio Tinto value drivers of Care, Courage, and Curiosity

• Leadership experience, including leading change

• Strong problem solving and business process optimisation skills

• Solid influencing skills and ability to develop and build credibility among peers

• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills

What we offer

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you have 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 will 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 will be working

You will be Perth based with opportunity to work flexibly from home combined with time in our Central Park offices. The team actively encourages and supports flexible work. This includes workdays, hours and location, in addition to flexible and part-time work schedules. Occasional site travel will be required.

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 cannot do it on our own, so we are focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Applications close on Friday, 26th July 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).