Specialist Hydrologist

Rio Tinto
Perth
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Environmental & SustainabilitySkills: ["Communication","Stakeholder engagement","Mentoring","Coaching"]

Lead surface water investigations and technical analysis to support mine planning, operational performance, and long-term water management. Provide decision-ready hydrology advice across mine development and operations, including flood risk assessments, hydrologic modelling, and data interpretation. Collaborate with technical and operational stakeholders, manage consultants and studies, and develop hydrology standards and best practices while coaching and mentoring technical practitioners.

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Specialist Hydrologist

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Job Summary

Lead surface water investigations and technical analysis to support mine planning, operational performance, and long-term water management. Provide decision-ready hydrology advice across mine development and operations, including flood risk assessments, hydrologic modelling, and data interpretation. Collaborate with technical and operational stakeholders, manage consultants and studies, and develop hydrology standards and best practices while coaching and mentoring technical practitioners.
Location: Perth
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Environmental & Sustainability
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead surface water investigations to establish hydrologic and hydraulic conditions and develop fit-for-purpose water management strategies.
  • •Provide hydrology assessments and risk analysis to support expansion studies, operational planning, and closure activities.
  • •Undertake flood risk assessments, hydrologic modelling, and data interpretation for business-critical decisions.
  • •Monitor and assess surface water systems by integrating field data, investigations, and modelling outcomes into practical recommendations.
  • •Manage specialised consultants and technical studies, and develop hydrology standards, guidelines, and best practices while coaching and mentoring technical practitioners.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceAnnual IncentiveRelocation

Key Requirements

  • •Demonstrated experience designing, analysing, and delivering surface water investigations in mining, resources, consulting, or a related environment.
  • •Experience using hydrologic and hydraulic modelling tools to assess flooding, runoff, and surface water behaviour.
  • •Strong capability interpreting complex technical data and translating findings into practical business outcomes.
  • •Experience managing technical studies, consultants, and stakeholder requirements across multiple workstreams.
  • •Tertiary qualification in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, or a related discipline.
Education:
Skills:CommunicationStakeholder engagementMentoringCoaching

Company Brief

Rio Tinto
Global mining and metals company that explores, mines, processes, and markets mineral resources including iron ore, aluminum, copper, and lithium. Supplies raw materials to industries worldwide across energy, infrastructure, transportation, and manufacturing.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1873
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