Senior Advisor Development & Studies – Perth
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Opportunity to develop solutions that shape the future of Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) through innovation and growth.
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Be part of a group that values safety and inclusion
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Utilise your technical knowledge to further advance our industry leading systems and methods
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Based at Central Park, Perth, flexible working arrangements available
About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for a Senior Advisor to join our Mine Development & Studies team withing Mine Technical Services. This is a great opportunity for a candidate who is looking to take their technical ability to the next level, helping to lead technical best practice for the mine engineering discipline and influence the future of mining for Rio Tinto Iron Ore.
Reporting to the Principal Mining Development & Studies and working alongside other like-minded engineers, with the support of industry leading systems and processes you will be responsible for:
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Mine planning activities to support Mine Development Studies for the next tranche of Pilbara mines
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Strategic pit and dump strategy and design
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Approvals and resource development coordination
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Support to ore reserve reporting.
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Technical leadership including first line assurance and team coaching
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Undertake improvement projects to advance mine planning productivity and solve new challenges
You will be given opportunities to learn a grow as a technical professional.
What you’ll bring
To be successful in this role you will have:
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Tertiary qualification in Engineering or equivalent.
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Demonstrated experience in mine planning, pit optimisation, design concepts and closure related planning in a large open pit mining environment.
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High degree of computer literacy, including knowledge of mine planning/design software (ATS, Vulcan/Deswik/Datamine, Whittle).
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Experience in mining studies and a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts that underpin value in the mining industry.
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Sound technical writing and presentation skills.
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Ability to share knowledge and guide peers to advance technical best practice.
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Ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
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Team player with “can do” attitude and self-motivation.
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Alignment to Rio Tinto values of courage, care and curiosity.
It will also be beneficial if you have:
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Experience in terrace or similar backfill driven mining methods
What we offer
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Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you have helped the world progress.
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A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
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A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto.
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A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus.
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Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family.
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Attractive share ownership plan.
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Company provided insurance cover.
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Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options.
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Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions.
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Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support.
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Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave).
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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.
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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 19th August 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles 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.
Every Voice Matters
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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Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, 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.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being 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.
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Where can Rio Tinto take you?
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Working at Rio Tinto
Help us deliver the materials that make human progress possible.
The plane you’re flying in just landed. You fire up your phone and get your laptop out of the overhead bin. Immediately, you’re in work mode – thousands of miles from your office. Do you ever stop to think about all the materials that make life in the 21st century possible? At Rio Tinto, we discover, develop and deliver the materials that drive human progress. When you work with us, you’ll experience advantages you won’t find anywhere else.
Working in our Operations teams
The most important thing you’ll uncover is your own potential.
Working in Operations at Rio Tinto means you can make a hands-on difference in the discovery and delivery of the materials that make human progress possible. In return, we strive to help you achieve and even exceed your career goals. Join us and experience:
Our application process
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Apply
The first thing you’ll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We’ll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.
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Undergo assessments
Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you’ll need to complete.
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Interview(s)
Our interviews could be in person or online. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.
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Offers and checks
At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we’ll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment depending on the role you have applied for.
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Join the Rio Tinto team
Once the checks have been completed, we’ll be in touch to talk with you about your start date and answer any questions you may have before you start with us.