Superintendent Geologist

Superintendent Geologist – Resource Development – Perth

• Lead and develop the pipeline of orebody knowledge to support our future operations
• An exciting opportunity to lead a team of engaged, technical geoscientists
• Join a supportive team with a focus on inclusion, safety and work life balance
• Drive change, innovation and communicate orebody value and risk as part of our work

About the roleWe are looking for an experienced Superintendent Geologist to lead a team of geoscientists that are responsible for the design and implementation of resource development programs required to shape and support Rio Tinto Iron Ore studies and mine plans. This role is a great opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary geoscience team evaluating Tier One iron ore deposits in one of the world’s great mineral provinces.

Based in Perth, but with regular site travel to the Pilbara, this role will provide you with the opportunity to:

Lead our West Pilbara Geoscience team to safely deliver resource development field programs inclusive of mapping, drilling, geophysical, geochemical and geological project work

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality geoscience work programs, interpretations and reports to achieve technical excellence across all Iron Ore deposit styles
• Lead technical engagement with stakeholders through the lens of orebody value and risk
• Build team capability through mentoring, development and succession planning
• Lead and assign technical planning activities as part of annual budget and reforecasting
• Work collaboratively within Rio Tinto to adopt best practices, new technologies and processes
• Liaise and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment around technical deliverables and milestones

We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining. We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.

What you will bring

As a tertiary-qualified geoscience professional, you’re comfortable guiding and leading a technical team whilst working a complex setting. You have acquired specialist knowledge of exploration and evaluation techniques – in both greenfield and brownfield settings.

Ideally, you will have:

• Degree in geoscience or a related discipline, a strong foundation in all aspects of geoscience (ie use of geophysics, geochemistry, geological modelling), and good understanding of current geoscience best practices in data acquisition, interpretation and geological modelling
• A passion for developing capability and building an inclusive team which values diversity of thought and experience
• Iron Ore experience and a good knowledge of the geology of the Pilbara
• A thorough understanding of resource development processes, from data collection, through interpretation, to modelling, and geophysical and geochemical methodologies
• Excellent engagement skills and able to build relationships and collaborative environments with multiple stakeholders across a variety of locations

In addition, the successful candidate will have a passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and technical excellence.

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’ll be working 

The Geoscience Team as part of Resource Development actively encourages and supports flexible work. This includes workdays, hours, and location, in addition to flexible and part-time work schedules. This is a Perth-based role at Central Park. Regular site travel (non-rostered) will be required in this role.

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 almost 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

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.

Applications close on Friday, 28^th July 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).