Senior Mining Engineer Studies

• Dynamic work culture and great exposure to multicultural teams  

• Contribute positively to one of the largest underground block cave projects globally 

• Brisbane based role, Permanent Full Time 

We’re Finding Better Ways to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future.  Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

About the role 

We are looking for a Senior Mining Engineer Studies to contribute to, plan and execute Life of Mine Design Study work programs to support the Oyu Tolgoi Life of Mine Studies team. The role is an exciting opportunity to demonstrate your Mine Planning and Project Management skills with a diverse and global team of stakeholders. 

This role is a great opportunity to progress your career, gaining experience on one of the largest block cave projects globally. Employment is residential in Brisbane with travel to the Mongolian mine site as required.  

We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining. 

We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills. 

Reporting to the Principal Mining Engineer – Studies and working in an exciting environment within Life of Mine Studies team, you will be: 

• A significant contributor to mining studies that will shape the future of the Oyu Tolgoi Project, ranging from Order of Magnitude Studies through to Feasibility Studies 

• Completing mining related projects and options analysis that contribute to the Studies 

• Collaborating with Oyu Tolgoi Mine Planning and Design Teams to develop effective mine design and life of mine (LOM) schedules 

• Assisting a team of engineers and consultants to plan and implement safe and practical mine designs 

• Assisting with maintaining project schedules that are practical and achievable, considering key interactions 

• Work closely with other technical and engineering disciplines to ensure best for project decisions 

• Fostering strong stakeholder relationships both internally and externally 

• Contractor management of service providers using standard Rio Tinto work practices 

• Seeking opportunities to improve safety and implement efficiency improvements. 

What you’ll bring  

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team. 

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering with extensive technical experience in underground mining.  Caving experience is advantageous but not vital. 

• Demonstrated experience in mine planning, design and scheduling. 

• Strong working knowledge of Deswik CAD and Deswik Sched/IS. 

• Demonstrated capability to independently progress complex technical work, identifying issues early, and drive solutions to completion. 

• Communication skills, including an ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and give clear communications aimed at the right level. 

What we offer  
 

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

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority 

• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto 

• Flexible work arrangements  

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program 

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

• Attractive share ownership plan 

• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options 

• Career development and 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) 

• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more) 

• Possible domestic relocation assistance 

Where you’ll be working 

This role is based in Brisbane and is supporting the ongoing production ramp up of the world’s newest block cave. Oyu Tolgoi LLC, Mongolia’s largest copper and gold mining company, is a strategic partnership between the Government of Mongolia and Rio Tinto. Located in the South Gobi, Oyu Tolgoi commenced shipment of product to customers in July 2013. Oyu Tolgoi is managed by Rio Tinto, which is investing global expertise and cutting-edge technology to help develop Mongolia’s mining industry and ensure Oyu Tolgoi is one of the world’s most advanced mines. For Oyu Tolgoi, nothing matters more than safety. The business operates under the principle that if a job cannot be done safely, it will not be done at all. 

Applications close on 13th September 2026.

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 LGBTQ+ 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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