Specialist Advisor Biological Assessment

Specialist Advisor Biological Assessment

• Exciting and challenging full time position
• A focus on supporting the projects associated with Climate & Energy Strategy
• Permanent Full Time | Perth based

About the role

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

We are seeking a Specialist Advisor Biological Assessment to join the Biological Assessment team. The Biological Assessments team has an important role in the identification and preservation of the native flora and fauna in the Pilbara region, where our Rio Tinto Iron Ore mines operate. This team coordinates and maintains projects that support environmental approvals processes with a particular focus on Commonwealth and State listed conservation significant and sensitive fauna, flora, habitats and ecosystems.

This role will support the Rio Tinto Energy Development team (RTED) by supporting implementation of environmental approvals strategies for an accelerated program of renewables projects. RTED has been established to support and accelerate the delivery of the Rio Tinto strategy, with multiple renewable energy workstreams in a fast-paced environment to advance Rio Tinto’s decarbonisation agenda.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting

This role is a great opportunity for enthusiastic and proactive individuals who possesses the ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain flexibility to adapt to changing business conditions and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Senior Advisor Biological Assessment, you will:

• Provide specialist biological advice relating to the delivery of the energy and climate change strategy
• Support ecological assessments, participate in industry research and contribute toward innovation in the assessment of Pilbara biological values
• Work effectively with the Energy Development team and internal team of experienced biologists and environmental approvals specialists
• Work with a close-knit team who are collaborative and supportive, and emulate the Rio Tinto values

What you will bring

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• A commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and the team
• A Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental Science or similar
• Greater than 5 years’ experience leading ecological projects, ideally within the Pilbara
• Experience in and understanding of Approvals and relevant State and Commonwealth legislation
• The skills to communicate and consult effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent technical writing skills, attention to detail and an ability to interpret and problem solve complex issues
• Experience with GIS software, preferably ArcGIS
• Ability to work in a team environment

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Flexible working from home arrangements as per operational requirements
• 18 weeks of gender-neutral and equal paid parental leave, with continued superannuation contributions whilst employees are on unpaid or half paid parental leave
• 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); and
• Local relocation packages offered for Australian residents only

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers. 

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers - generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress. 

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium – the world’s first to be certified “responsible” – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world, and explore the universe.Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life. 

Where you’ll be working

Perth based but with a working focus on the Pilbara region of Western Australia. In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets supported by functional teams in the Perth hub: a world-class, integrated network of 16 mines, four independent port terminals, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand.

We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.

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.

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.

Applications close on 23 December 2022 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)