Senior Geologist

Senior Geologist – Winu – Rio Tinto Copper

• A great opportunity to be part of an inclusive team delivering the resources of the future
• Supportive team culture with a focus on people, capabilities, core work, business improvement, and partnerships
• Site based role – Winu – reporting to Superintendent of Resource Geology

About The Role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

The Winu Resource Development team provides support and executes technical deliverables related to the resource development and exploration assessment of Rio Tinto’s Winu Copper project in the Paterson region of Western Australia. Our multi-faceted work programmes integrate with internal and external stakeholders to assess, evaluate and develop the Winu project into a world-class deposit, and we ensure our work streams are coordinated and executed to deliver relevant orebody knowledge and meet broader development plans. The Senior Geologist position is based in Winu, on a set 8 days on, 6 days off roster.

Reporting to the Superintendent Resource Geology – Winu – you will deliver best practice outcomes for RTC’s field programmes. You will utilise your technical and operational experience to safely execute multi-faceted programmes, develop and mentor junior geologists and play a key role in service provider contract management. In particular:

• Assist with the design and execution of multi-disciplinary drill programmes and other exploration and evaluation activities for the risk management of resources and reserves. This will include grade, metallurgical, geotechnical, environmental and hydrogeological activities.
• Encourage teamwork and communication within Resource Development and external teams.
• Oversee accurate collection of downhole geophysical data to support geological interpretation.
• Ensure compliance to all standards and procedures relating to data collection and field work.
• Demonstrate active leadership in the field
• Develop capability in GIS mapping, 3D-modelling and geophysical interpretation.
• Provide leadership and support for contractor management through regular reviews and feedback.
• Support the Superintendent of Resource Geology directly through both reporting and step-up opportunities.

What you will bring:

• A sound technical knowledge of the Paterson regional geology and sediment hosted copper deposit styles
• A solid understanding of resource geology, including demonstratable knowledge of exploration techniques, drill programme design and implementation, reporting standards and compliance
• Proven leadership capability and understanding of safety, team building and mentoring aligned to Rio Tinto values
• Strong communication skills, including verbal and written.
• Competence in Microsoft Office suite, GIS and 3D geological modelling software
• A strong desire to collaborate and engage with multiple stakeholders including technical teams, service providers and other third-party contractors

What you will gain:

• Exposure to project management, including stakeholder engagement, change management processes and integrated technical teams
• Experience in managing multiple exploration work programmes
• Exposure to a world class deposit as it progresses through the discovery pathway from exploration to mining
• Working in an environment where your professional development will be accelerated

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 culture to support flexible working options
• 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 will be working

You will operate on a fly-in - fly-out roster based from Perth. Ore Resource Development team is largely field based at our Winu project where we enjoy a friendly and welcoming high-standard camp with en-suite accommodation and multiple amenities to make work life relaxing and fulfilling.

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.