Specialist Engineer Mining

Specialist Engineer Mining – Perth

• Opportunity to develop solutions that shape the future of Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) through innovation and growth.

• Be part of a group that values safety and inclusion

• Solve complex technical problems with industry leading systems and methods

• Permanent role based at Central Park, Perth, with future opportunities to work FIFO if interested

• Flexible working arrangements available focused on delivery not hours worked

We encourage women and Indigenous Peoples to apply, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us.

Where we’re all welcome 

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 who we are. 

 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 acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength.  The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.    

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and high performing Specialist Mining Engineer to join our Mine Development Studies team within Technical Services.

Working within a highly experienced team, with the support of industry leading systems and processes you will be responsible for:

· Medium to long term mine planning support to our Pilbara operations and studies (Conceptual, Order of Magnitude, Pre-feasibility and Feasibility)

· Mine design and optimisation include rehabilitation and closure design

· Strategic pit and dump development strategy

· Mine scheduling and sequencing (medium to long-term/life of mine)

· Approval and resource development coordination

· Support to Ore Reserve estimation and reporting

· Assist with ongoing improvement initiatives

You will be given opportunities to learn and grow as a technical professional.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have:

· Tertiary qualification in Engineering or equivalent

· 7+ years of relevant experience in mine planning and engineering

· Demonstrated experience in medium to long-term mine planning and scheduling, mine optimisation and design from concepts to implementation including closure-related planning in a large open pit mining environment

· High degree of computer literacy and proficiency in mine planning, optimisation, design and scheduling software (Vulcan/Deswik/Datamine, Whittle/DeswikGo, ATS or equivalent)

· Strong understanding of the fundamental concepts that underpin value in the mining industry

· Ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders

· A current C Class driver’s licence is required

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on a challenge and is willing to be creative when solving technical problems. It will also be beneficial if you have:

· Experience in large-scale surface mining operations with strong operational and fleet experience

· Involvement in mining studies (Conceptual, Order of Magnitude, Pre-feasibility and Feasibility) 

· Strategic/life of mine scheduling experience

What we offer 

· Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you have helped the world progress. 

· A work environment where safety is always the number one priority. 

· A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto.

· A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus.

· Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family. 

· Attractive share ownership plan.

· Company provided insurance cover.

· Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options. 

· Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions. 

· Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support.

· Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave).

· To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them.

· Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more. 

Where you’ll be working

This role will be primarily based in Central Park office in the Perth CBD.

Applications close on 26 January 2026 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).

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 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.

Respect and Inclusion

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.

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