Senior Hydrogeologists Part Time/ Job Share Opportunities

• Perth based with flexible working, with options to work from home; work part-time; job share; work flexible days and hours
• Unique opportunity - use your technical expertise whilst supporting a small team of Hydrogeologists
• A dynamic and varied role where you will have the opportunity to engage and partner across the business

About the role

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

Our Water Resource Evaluation (WRE) division is responsible for providing the technical advice and direction necessary to mitigate water-related risk across our Pilbara operations at all stages of mine development, from concept through to feasibility, implementation, operations and closure.

We are currently looking for Senior Hydrogeologists to join our Water Resource Evaluation team in Perth. In these diverse and varied roles, you will oversee a small team of Hydrogeologists and provide groundwater management support, guidance and direction to iron ore mining operations and expansion studies. These positions are integral to the ongoing management of water-related risk to our operations in the Pilbara and encompasses a diverse array of activities spanning greenfields developments and operational support. Our WRE department is supported by the largest dedicated in-house team of water resources professionals allowing us to truly tailor these roles to suit flexible work.

You will be a part of a close-knit team where working together, looking out for each other and enjoyment are priority. You will be supported by a great leadership team who understand that there's more to life than work! This is a truly flexible working opportunity. We want you to have a great work life balance, let us know what that looks like for you - flexible hours, part-time, job share, working from home days - to help you spend more time on the things that are important to you, whatever that may be.

Whilst this role is based in Perth, you will still enjoy time in the field and remain connected to the operations as some site travel will be required, however this can be arranged as a day trip to maintain your balance!

Reporting to the Superintendent Hydrogeology, you will be responsible for:

• Leading, supporting and mentoring a small team of Hydrogeologists
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal stakeholders
• Developing dewatering and water management strategies to meet the mine plan and study requirements - right through to mine closure
• Supporting environmental approval processes for both brownfields extensions and greenfields developments
• Providing technical, safety and project management oversight of hydrogeological field programs
• Reviewing and validating internal and regulatory groundwater reporting
• Developing scopes of work to design and define dewatering, reinjection, depressurisation and monitoring networks

What you will bring

• A commitment to the health and safety of yourself, your team and the environment
• Tertiary Geology or Geoscience qualification (post-grad qualifications in hydrogeology advantageous)
• The ability to engage effectively and collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external partners
• Significant demonstrated experience in hydrogeology/ hydrology in industry, consulting or regulators

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.

• An opportunity to be part of the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• A competitive salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave and carers leave)
• Attractive share ownership plan and an array of salary sacrifice and packaging options
• Exclusive employee discounts (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.

Effective management of water is a key priority at Rio Tinto and as a member of Water Resource Evaluation you will gain exposure to water management across the full range of a project's lifecycle from greenfields development through feasibility studies, operation and into closure.

These roles are based in Perth at our Central Park office, with day trip travel to our iron ore operations in the Pilbara.

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.

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

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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