Superintendent Geoscience Resource Development Perth

• Great career opportunity to lead a multi-disciplinary geoscience team
• Supportive team culture with a focus on inclusion, safety and work life balance
• Drive change, innovation and promote value added growth as part of our work
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements based in Central Park - Perth CBD

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

We are looking for an experienced Superintendent Geoscience to lead a team of geoscientists that are responsible for the design and implementation of resource development programs required to shape and support Rio Tinto Iron Ore studies and mine plans. This role is a great opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary geoscience team evaluating Tier One iron ore deposits in one of the world's great mineral provinces.

Based in Perth, but with regular site travel to the Pilbara, this role will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Lead a hub geoscience team to safely deliver resource development field programs
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality geoscience work programs, interpretations and reports to achieve technical excellence
• Build team capability through mentoring, development and succession planning
• Lead and assign technical planning activities as part of annual budget and reforecasting
• Work collaboratively within Rio Tinto to achieve together, benchmark and adopt best practices
• Liaise and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment around technical deliverables and milestones
• Support the embedding of new technologies and best practice technical standards

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.

What you will bring

Ideally, you will have:

• Degree in geoscience or a related discipline, a strong foundation in all aspects of geoscience (ie use of geophysics, geochemistry, geological modelling), and good understanding of current geoscience best practices in data acquisition, interpretation and geological modelling
• A passion for developing capability and building an inclusive team which values diversity of thought and experience
• Iron Ore experience and a good knowledge of the geology of the Pilbara
• A thorough understanding of resource evaluation processes, from data collection, through interpretation, to modelling, and geophysical and geochemical methodologies
• Excellent engagement skills and able to build relationships and collaborative environments with multiple stakeholders

In addition, the successful candidate will have a passion for continuous improvement, innovation and technical excellence

What we are offering

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
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Discounted Health cover scheme for you and your immediate family
• An array of salary sacrifice and packaging options
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
• Career development to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Employee discounts with our many partners in banking, motoring, hotel accommodation, airlines/travel and retail

Where you will be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto undertakes expansive resource development programs that deliver the resources and reserves required to sustain our iron ore business. 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 position is based in the Perth CBD, Central Park with travel to the Pilbara.

About us

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls 'progress' begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers.

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress. Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium the world's first to be certified "responsible" helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It's a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it's this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to permanently relocate to Western Australia. Rio Tinto offers Fly in and fly out options from Perth, our regional FIFO hubs and the opportunity to live in our residential towns where applicable.

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Applications close on 2nd July (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).