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Solve real problems – Use advanced analytics to drive smarter decisions.
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Lead and grow – Share your expertise, mentor others, and shape technical direction.
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Work your way – Enjoy flexibility, collaboration, and a culture that values inclusion.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Specialist Reporting & Analytics to join our team in Perth. This role is pivotal in delivering data solutions, from scoping discovery to delivery, and integrating data into business processes to enable effective decision-making. You will collaborate with customers and team members to apply data engineering capabilities to deliver intelligence projects. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex problems using advanced analytics techniques and to provide technical leadership within the team.
Responsibilities
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Develop data engineering expertise to design, build, test, deploy solutions
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Work on complex problems using advanced analytics techniques
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Ensure high-quality standards in solution delivery
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Provide technical leadership within the team
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Mentor junior team members
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Develop and foster a culture of collaboration and inclusiveness
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Respect and value diversity and equality of team members
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Commit to HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) and Rio Tinto's values
About you
(If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application)
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7+ years’ experience in data engineering and analytics, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions.
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Advanced Power BI expertise, including DAX, visualisation, and semantic modelling.
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Deep understanding of data modelling (star/snowflake schemas, SCDs, large datasets).
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Strong skills in SQL and database management (Azure, SSIS, stored procedures).
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Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT tools like Azure Data Factory, SSIS, and Databricks.
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Proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure Synapse, Databricks, AWS) and Azure services (Logic Apps, Blob Storage).
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Familiarity with Power Platform tools (Power Apps, Power Automate).
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Experience in the mining industry is highly desirable.
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Exposure to time series data (PI systems, historian/control systems) is a plus.
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A collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to mentor and lead within a team.
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Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and diverse team culture.
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve 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 program
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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)
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Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
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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.
Take your leadership career to the next level.
Where can Rio Tinto take you?
You’re passionate and ambitious with tremendous career aspirations. The breadth and growth of our organisation empowers you to define your ideal career path.
Take a look at Katie’s career journey
- 2022 - PresentManager Projects - Energy DevelopmentBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- 2021Superintendent Operations CentreBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- 2020Development / Drill and Blast SuperintendentPilbara, Western Australia
- 2019Deputy Quarry ManagerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2018Development SupervisorPilbara, Western Australia
- 2017Senior Engineer of Drill, Blast and SurveyPilbara, Western Australia
- 2016Production EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2015Mine scheduler - 2 week plannerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2014Drill and Blast EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2012Graduate Mining EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
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.
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.