Specialist Survey Engagement

at  RIO Tinto

SPECIALIST SURVEY ENGAGEMENT

• Coordinate and lead biological surveys with Traditional Owner representation in the Pilbara
• Be instrumental in the development of relationships with key internal and external stakeholders (including Traditional Owners)
• Join a team where diversity of thought and new ways of thinking are truly valued
• Permanent Full Time | Perth based role | Ad-hoc travel required

WHO WE ARE

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 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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are offering people interested in connecting with Traditional Owners a genuinely exciting opportunity to join us as a Specialist Survey Engagement in our Pilbara Environment and Cultural Knowledge team. This Perth-based opportunity involves occasional site travel to support Traditional Owner participation in biological assessments across the Pilbara.
The role’s purpose is to safely facilitate access to country for biological assessments by coordinating the notification process and leading surveys where there is Traditional Owner participation. In addition, develop meaningful relationships with Traditional Owners and biological professionals and find better ways to engage, improve ways of working. This is an opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team, delivering business-critical biological assessments to environmental approvals and resource access.

Reporting to the Superintendent Survey Delivery & Engagement and working in a collaborative and exciting environment within our State Agreements and Approvals team you will:

• Lead and undertake effective planning for Traditional Owner involvement on biological surveys, including health and safety, scheduling, site mobilisation and logistics for Traditional Owner Groups and participants
• Develop relationships and collaborate effectively with key internal and external stakeholders (including Approvals, HSEC and Traditional Owners)
• Develop and maintain standards and work practices, identifying and executing continuous improvement opportunities
• Contribute toward an inclusive and safe culture through demonstrating positive behaviours, values and sharing.

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 others
• Consistently demonstrate behaviours aligned with Rio Tinto values of Courage, Care and Curiosity
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to quickly develop positive relationships through proactive engagement approaches
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills coupled with an ability to be flexible and agile in decision making and achieving the desired outcomes
• Working experience with Traditional Owners or an understanding of Cultural values
• Ability to work with different Microsoft and other software systems eg. ArcGIS
• Tertiary qualifications preferred but not essential- environmental or social discipline (desirable