Technical Officer Ecosystem Rehabilitation

Technical Officer Ecosystem Rehabilitation

• Come and be a part of a world class rehabilitation project that will set the gold standard for mine closure

• Your chance to play an active part in rehabilitating indigenous land in a unique environment

• Interesting research component in this technical officer role

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs

We are looking for an Ecosystem Rehabilitation Technical Officer for a ground-breaking closure project. You will have a vital role in the execution of key rehabilitation programs, making a true impact to the successful rehabilitation of the former Ranger Mine. This role will focus on supporting ecological studies to inform the Ranger Rehabilitation Strategy and ensure the successful closure of the former Ranger Mine.

Reporting to the Specialist Rehabilitation & Ecology and working a nine-day fortnight, the key responsibilities of the Technical Officer will include:

• Safely conducting regular surveys of the rehabilitated ecosystems to monitor ecosystem development and to inform ongoing land management activities. This will involve:

  • Preparing field sheets and equipment;

  • Collecting field data on vegetation establishment and fauna colonisation;

  • Entering and managing data; and

  • Potential to assist with data analysis and reporting

• Assisting with ongoing Rehabilitation and Ecology studies including soil development and nutrient cycling, as well as fire, weed and pest management. There may also be opportunity to gain experience with other field investigations involving water and sediment sampling.

• Maintenance of seed storage facilities and preparation of seeds for testing/propagation.

• Engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, government and/or Traditional Owner groups.

The role has a 5/2/4/3 fortnight roster and will be Bus In Bus Out (BIBO) between Darwin and Jabiru.

What you will bring

Mandatory

• NT Driver’s Licence

• Experience working in remote and/or hot/humid environments

• A passion for regularly working outdoors

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment

Very Important

• Vegetation and/or fauna fieldwork experience

• Organisational and data management skills

• Experienced with Microsoft word and excel

It will also be beneficial if you are:

• Familiar with local flora/fauna species

• Qualification in environmental science related fields, or relevant field-based work experience

• Experience in ecosystem rehabilitation

• Experience working in northern Australian savannah

What we offer

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment 

• A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) 

• Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs 

• A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, cultural leave, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays) 

• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters 

• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

• Domestic relocation assistance on offer

Who we are  

Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) is a publicly listed company with Rio Tinto as its major shareholder. ERA, established in 1979, previously mined and produced uranium oxide from its Ranger mine in the beautiful and rugged Alligator Rivers area of the Northern Territory. The Ranger mine is located on Aboriginal land, surrounded by, but currently separate from, Kakadu National Park.

ERA’s production operations on the Ranger Project Area ceased in January 2021, with the major focus now shifting to the comprehensive world-class rehabilitation of the Ranger mine that will eventually allow it to be incorporated back into the Kakadu National Park should the Traditional Owners and the Commonwealth Government wish.

The Ranger Rehabilitation Project is the largest project of its kind in Australia and possibly the world. It is unique in that it is rehabilitating land in one of the world’s most culturally and environmentally sensitive locations, surrounded by the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park on the land of the Mirarr Traditional Owners, located three hours southeast of Darwin.

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.