Specialist Approvals

at  RIO Tinto

Rio Tinto Iron Ore’s Railway Division in Dampier is seeking an experienced Approvals Specialist to manage approvals for the Rail Maintenance Portfolio. This role involves collaborating with key stakeholders, internal approvals teams, and subject matter experts to secure all necessary approvals aligned with project and maintenance schedules while adhering to governance requirements.
You will play a pivotal role in supporting maintenance managers, superintendents, and project leads by ensuring approvals are fit for purpose, compliant with legislative and governance requirements, and that stakeholder engagement is thorough to enable seamless project and maintenance delivery.

Reporting to the Approvals Superintendent, your key responsibilities include:

• Developing, reviewing, and maintaining environmental compliance documentation such as environmental management plans, heritage procedures, monitoring plans, and risk registers.
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies and Traditional Owner groups, to secure specific environmental approvals.
• Ensuring environmental management activities are executed in full compliance with relevant state and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborating with internal teams and approvals specialists to develop and implement approval strategies that efficiently deliver outcomes across the Rail Maintenance portfolio.
• Applying strategic thinking to identify opportunities for streamlining approvals processes, anticipating challenges, and aligning activities with broader organisational objectives.
• Actively contributing to organisational improvement initiatives, including approvals-related business systems and strategic projects.