Senior Advisor Geometallurgy

Senior Advisor Geometallurgy

• Access to industry-leading technical development programmes

• Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities

• Permanent opportunity based in Melbourne, Victoria

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Senior Advisor Geometallurgy to support our advanced characterisation and geometallurgical studies.

This is a great opportunity to hold a pivotal role in driving excellence within our mining processes. Your expertise will play a crucial part in ensuring efficient ore recovery and resource optimisation, aligning with our commitment to sustainable practices. You will work in close collaboration with cross-functional teams, providing strategic input and shaping the direction of our mining operations.

We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining.

We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.

Reporting to the Manager Geometallurgy and working a challenging and exciting environment within the Technical Development team, you will be responsible for:

• Project Delivery: Plan and schedule geometallurgical and ore characterisation studies to support ore body knowledge, geometallurgy, and mineral processing test work programs. Taking responsibility for quality, HSE, schedule, and budget.
• Problem Solving: Direct critical thinking towards complex problems to address challenges in ore characterisation and optimise geometallurgical outcomes.
• Data Interpretation: Interpret study results and establish links to geological and metallurgical models. Including employing advanced data analysis techniques to evaluate data and develop proxies for block model integration.
• Data Quality: Maintain an unwavering focus on data quality and meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Reporting: Prepare comprehensive reports and memorandums that detail findings and recommendations.
• Communication: Effectively present study results and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Teamwork: Guide and develop other teams members, ensuring the quality, HSE, schedule, and budget requirements are met.

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team (standard for all job adverts)
• A tertiary qualification in at least ONE of Geology, Geochemistry, Earth Science, Metallurgy, Mineral Processing or related field
• At least five years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Applied Geometallurgy
  • Automated mineralogy technology, such as QemScan and MLA, or equivalent technologies.
  • Metallurgy
  • Geochemical analytical techniques, including electron microprobe, scanning electron microscope, and laser-ablation ICPMS.
• Strong capabilities in strategic thinking, complex problem solving and a focus on value delivery.
• Advanced data analysis skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and precisely.
• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a diverse team.

Desired

While not mandatory, the following qualifications and experience would be advantageous:

• Proficiency in sampling theory and experimental statistical analysis/design.
• Database management and programming/data science skills.
• Innovative technology development experience for novel applications in advanced ore body characterization.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and geochemical analysis using software packages such as Leapfrog, Vulcan, MapInfo, or ioGAS.
• Experience with coding, analytical and generative AI

What we offerBe 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 
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• 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) 
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more) 
• Possible domestic relocation assistance

About Rio Tinto

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.

Where you’ll be workingRio Tinto Projects helps to grow our business by building new mines and assets as well as studying the different options for both new construction projects and operations approaching closure. We are recognised for delivering safely, on time and on budget or better, and have won multiple awards for our work, including at the Amrun Bauxite mine in North Queensland, Australia, and on the AutoHaul™ driverless trains in the Pilbara, Western Australia.

Every Voice Matters

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 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.

Applications close on Tuesday, 12th of December 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)