Operator Water Transfer

Operator Transfer (Water Management)

• One of the world’s most unique sites, with the focus now shifting to comprehensive world-class rehabilitation whilst maintaining successful operation of a critical path asset

• Competitive salary, annual bonus scheme and benefits designed to make life better

• Bus In; Bus Out from Darwin to Jabiru.

About the role

We are excited to welcome an opportunity for an Operator – Transfer (Water Management) to be part of our Water Management Team at the Ranger Rehabilitation Project. This role is a great opportunity for self-motivated safety conscious individual looking to continually improve and contribute to one of the world’s most unique rehabilitation projects at the heart of Kakadu National Park.

Working on a 7 days on, 7 days off BIBO roster from Darwin to Jabiru, and reporting to the Water and Services Supervisor, you will:

• Perform fuel truck operation, refuelling mobile pump assets

• Conduct regular inspections of water transfer systems, pipelines, storage facilities to ensure optimal performance, identifying and addressing any potential issues

• Maintenance works including pipeline valve change outs, flow meter maintenance and repairs as well as safe use common hand and power tools

• Be responsible for irrigation operation, inspections, repairs and slashing (using skid steer and tractor).

• Operation of potable water dosing system, monitoring and sampling

• Electronic data entry 

• Adhering to all relevant HSE requirements and procedures, ensuring compliance with company and industry standards and regulations and using appropriate PPE as required for each specific job task.

• Contribute to ongoing process improvements and performance optimization

• Collaborating with team members, supervisors, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination and communication across all aspects of water transfer operations

What you will bring

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Australian Driver’s License (HR class)

• Basic mechanical skills preferred

• Self-motivated, fast learner

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

• Flexibility to work in various weather conditions and adapt to changing project requirements

• Computer efficiencies with Microsoft software including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

It will also be desirable if you have:

• Previous experience with Water Transfer and Dewatering favourable

• Experience with SAP

• High Risk Work Licenses including LF, WP, DG, CN

• Skid Steer operations experience

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 safety-focused and inclusive working environment 

• A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) 

• Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs 

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

• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters 

• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

• Indigenous Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment

• Indigenous leadership programmes across professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders

• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options

Who we are  

Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) operated the Ranger Uranium Mine near the town of Jabiru in the Northern Territory, Australia, previously mining and producing uranium oxide. In January 2021, ERA ceased all mining and processing activities at Ranger after 40 years of operation with the focus now shifting to rehabilitation.

The Ranger Rehabilitation Project is committed to the rehabilitation of the Ranger Project Area to a standard that will establish an environment similar to the adjacent Kakadu National Park. In 2024, ERA entered into a Management Services Agreement (MSA) with Rio Tinto to manage the Ranger Rehabilitation Project, which will build on ERA’s existing rehabilitation work with Rio Tinto’s technical expertise in designing, scoping and executing closure projects. We remain committed to working with all key stakeholders, including the Mirarr People to complete this important rehabilitation work.

Applications close 20 February 2026. Rio Tinto reserves the right to close advertising prior to this date.

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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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