SENIOR ADVISOR INLAND WATERS

• Exciting and unique opportunity working within a technical Environmental team focused on improving Environmental and Approval outcomes in the mining sector
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within Inland Waters by driving innovation, engaging stakeholders, and promoting effective collaboration across multiple disciplines
• Permanent opportunity, working Monday – Friday at our Perth head office in Central Park, with adhoc travel to the Pilbara

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.

Reporting to the Principal Ecology, in the Pilbara Environmental and Cultural Knowledge team , you will:

• Facilitate and coordinate technical studies led by subject matter experts to the Inland Waters Guidance for Environmental Approvals
• Consolidate multiple lines of evidence and provide risk-based advice to enable resource access
• Lead and provide support on strategic regional projects to support long term mine plans
• Build strong relationships through regular consultation with internal stakeholders and external experts and regulators
• Use data-driven insights to provide advice and recommendations to enable resource access
• Promote innovation and the use of technology to continuously improve the provision of technical and strategic advice
• Advise on State and Federal policy and legislative requirements in the implementation and interpretation of the Inland Waters Guidance and other related factors
• Collaborate closely and be a conduit with other functions and stakeholders in the performance of dutie

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Senior Advisor Inland Waters to join our Ecology team in Perth. In this role, you will lead a multidisciplinary program of work for Inland Waters to support Environmental Approvals.

Reporting to the Principal Ecology, in the Pilbara Environmental and Cultural Knowledge team , you will:

• Facilitate and coordinate technical studies led by subject matter experts to the Inland Waters Guidance for Environmental Approvals
• Consolidate multiple lines of evidence and provide risk-based advice to enable resource access
• Lead and provide support on strategic regional projects to support long term mine plans
• Build strong relationships through regular consultation with internal stakeholders and external experts and regulators
• Use data-driven insights to provide advice and recommendations to enable resource access
• Promote innovation and the use of technology to continuously improve the provision of technical and strategic advice
• Advise on State and Federal policy and legislative requirements in the implementation and interpretation of the Inland Waters Guidance and other related factors
• Collaborate closely and be a conduit with other functions and stakeholders in the performance of duties

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• A tertiary degree in ecology, hydrology, hydrogeology or environmental related discipline
• Extensive experience in an environmental or water related role within the resources industry or similar
• In depth knowledge and understanding of State and Federal environmental legislation
• Knowledge of environmental management relevant to inland waters
• Effective project management, prioritsation, scheduling and coordination skills
• Strong written, interpersonal and communications skills
• A strong understanding of Microsoft software applications
• Experience utilising GIS software (desirable