Senior Hydrogeologists

Senior Hydrogeologists - Perth

• Unique opportunity to utilise your technical expertise whilst supporting a small team of Hydrogeologists.
• A dynamic and varied role allowing you to positively engage and partner across the business.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangement to achieve your desired “work-life” balance where you can choose to work a mix of office / home days, flexible hours, and opportunities to undertake ad-hoc site visits to the Pilbara.

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. 

We are seeking two Senior Hydrogeologists to join our Water Resource Evaluation team. 

Reporting directly to the Superintendent for relevant Pilbara Hub, the Senior Hydrogeologists will be responsible for delivery of water related investigations to improve RTIO’s hydrogeological knowledge base and facilitate future expansion projects while sustaining ongoing mining operations.    

The roles will also require the development of innovative groundwater management strategies to effectively mitigate dewatering/water supplyrelated risks to key environmental receptors within the deposit area. The Senior positions will manage a diverse array of activities spanning technical hydrogeology analyses, reporting, drilling design, studies and approval support, and contract / financial management. 

The roles demand a practical approach to technical problems, an understanding of risk-based assessments, and an ability to work proactively within multi-discipline teams.  A positive ‘can do’ attitude to achieve results is highly regarded. 

Key tasks of the Senior Hydrogeology roles will include: 

• Leading, supporting and mentoring a small team of Hydrogeologists;
• Analysing hydrogeological data, providing conceptual inputs to numerical models, systems and environmental process; 
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Developing water management strategies to meet ongoing operations, approvals and study requirements; 
• Developing technical reports to support water management strategies and environmental approvals;
• Providing in-field technical, safety and project management oversight of hydrogeological field programmes; and
• Developing scopes of work to design and define dewatering, reinjection, water supply, and monitoring networks.

What you will bring

• A minimum bachelor’s degree in a relevant Hydrogeology or Geosciences field (post-grad qualifications in hydrogeology advantageous);
• The ability to engage effectively and collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external partners;Previous experience in Consulting and/or Operational Mining environments will be considered favourably;;Commitment to health and safety and promoting a positive team behaviour / supportive culture; and
• Unrestricted ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence.

What we offer

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

• An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets;
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority;
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions;
• A competitive salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive program;
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family;
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave);
• Attractive share ownership plan and an array of salary sacrifice and packaging options; and
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more).

Where you’ll be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading performance and technology. Our iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.

This role is based in Perth at our Central Park building with ad-hoc travel to operating sites as required.

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. 

Every Voice Matters

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. 

Ready to experience something unique? Come work with us.

Applications close 13^th October 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)