Specialist Engineer Mining – Multiple Opportunities for Women and Indigenous Peoples – Perth

Specialist Engineer Mining – Multiple Opportunities for Women and Indigenous Peoples – Perth 

• Solve complex technical problems with industry leading systems and methods

• Permanent role based in Perth CBD with future opportunities to work FIFO if interested

• Flexible work options focused on delivery not hours worked

• Opportunities to grow with development planning to support your chosen career pathway

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 a number of enthusiastic and high performing Women and/or Indigenous Specialist Mining Engineers to join our Mine Planning and Scheduling team within Mine Technical Services. Working within a highly experienced team, with the support of industry leading systems and processes, you will be responsible for providing mid to long term mine planning support to our Pilbara operations. In this role, you will provide design support across strategic pit and dump development, stockpile planning, rehabilitation and closure designs, and contribute to Ore Reserve reporting and closure planning. You will collaborate closely and engage with subject matter experts from various disciplines. You will be given opportunities to learn a grow as a technical professional in an agile work environment, designed to foster creativity, collaboration and wellbeing.

About you

With tertiary qualification in Engineering or equivalent, you will have demonstrated experience in mine planning, pit optimisation, design concepts and closure related planning in a large open pit mining environment. You will have a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts that underpin value in the mining industry and a high degree of computer literacy, including knowledge of mine planning/design software (Vulcan/Deswik/Datamine, Whittle). You will have the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. 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 operations with a mix of operational and planning experience

• Short or medium term scheduling experience

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

• Current C Class driver’s license

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100% we still want to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage women and indigenous candidates to apply.

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

• 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, personal 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 will be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.

This will be a Perth based role at our Central Park office in Perth CBD, where you can work flexibly. There will be opportunities to work FIFO in the future if this is of interest to you and your career development.

Rio Tinto is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People to apply.

Applications close on 22 December 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.

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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