Senior Advisor Rehabilitation
Rio Tinto
Mine rehabilitation and closure is a challenging and rewarding field of work
Be part of an organisation that embodies values of Care, Courage and Curiosity and places people at the heart
Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits
About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for a Senior Advisor Rehabilitation to join our Rehabilitation & Closure team. This new and exciting role provides the opportunity to contribute to our expanding progressive rehabilitation program. We are looking for someone with solid leadership skills with a technical understanding of mining and construction related earthworks, ideally with mine landform design experience. This role will shape the future of our operations and post mining landscape.
Reporting to the Principal Rehabilitation, and working in a challenging and exciting environment within the Rehabilitation & Closure team, you will:
Lead execution and governance of rehabilitation program across the asset lifecycle
Act as the technical authority for rehabilitation execution standards (both new & re-work)
Lead the submission of rehabilitation information into Mine Closure Plans
Nominated rehabilitation contact to support broader overall closure studies
Authority to provide technical guidance and manage team workload accordingly
Lead implementation of Rehab Project Management framework (including defining roles and accountabilities)
Accountable for issue resolution with guidance for IHMP, AR and area approvals during the rehabilitation delivery phase
Support reporting and input into all stakeholder engagement for rehab delivery
What you’ll bring
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Earth Sciences or a related discipline
Proven experience in mine rehabilitation and/or civil design
Proficiency in MS Office, GIS, and Vulcan Maptek programs
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage contractors
Skilled in identifying and implementing project improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and outcomes
Strong presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills
A proactive approach with a commitment to fostering a safe working culture
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, thinking and 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)
Where you’ll be working
This role is based in Perth, at our head office in Central Park, working Monday – Friday.
Applications close on Saturday 6th September 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)
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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.