Senior Project Hydrogeologist

Senior Project Hydrogeologist – Perth

• A unique opportunity to utilise your technical expertise whilst supporting a small team of Hydrogeologists to be part of a study team developing a large region of green fields deposits in the East Pilbara.
• A dynamic and varied role allowing you to positively engage and partner across the business
• Permanent role based in Perth, with travel to the Pilbara as required

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

Our Water Resource Evaluation (WRE) division is responsible for providing the technical advice and direction necessary to mitigate water-related risk across our Pilbara operations at all stages of mine development, from concept through to feasibility, implementation, operations and closure.

A great opportunity now exists for a Senior Project Hydrogeologist to join our Water Resource Evaluation team in Perth. In this diverse and varied role, you will oversee a small team of Hydrogeologists working on developing hydrogeological understanding of a large suite of Greenfields deposits. The role will require the development of innovative groundwater management strategies to satisfy modern ESG expectations. The position manages a diverse array of activities spanning technical hydrogeology analysis, reporting and water well drilling design and support.

You’ll be a part of a close-knit team and supported by a great leadership team who understand working together, looking out for each other and having fun is priority!

Reporting to the Superintendent Hydrogeology, you will be responsible for:

• Leading, supporting and mentoring a small team of Hydrogeologists
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal stakeholders
• Developing dewatering and water management strategies to meet study requirements - right through to mine closure
• Supporting environmental approval processes for greenfields developments
• Providing technical, safety and project management oversight of hydrogeological field programmes
• Developing scopes of work to design and define dewatering, reinjection, and monitoring networks

What you will bring

• Tertiary Geology or Geoscience qualification (post-grad qualifications in hydrogeology advantageous)
• The ability to engage effectively and collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external partners
• Significant demonstrated experience in hydrogeology/ hydrology in industry, consulting or regulators
• A commitment to the health and safety of yourself, your team and the environment

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
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)

Where you will 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 margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.

Effective management of water is a key priority at Rio Tinto and as a member of Water Resource Evaluation you will gain exposure to water management across the full range of a project’s lifecycle from greenfields development through feasibility studies, operation and into closure.

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

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.

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia. Rio Tinto offers Fly in and fly out options from Perth, our regional FIFO hubs and the opportunity to live in our residential towns where applicable.

Applications for this role will close on Monday 27th March 2023.