Specialist Geoscientist

Rio Tinto
Perth
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Skills: ["Safety","Stakeholder communication","Mentoring","Cross-functional collaboration","Continuous improvement"]

Support the Geoscience team by delivering high-quality geological data, interpretation, and technical insights for exploration and resource development. Coordinate drilling programs and peer reviews, interpret geological and structural data to improve orebody knowledge, and contribute to tenure reporting obligations and technical studies. Work across disciplines to develop integrated solutions, communicate geological risks and findings, and mentor others to build capability within the geoscience function.

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Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto
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Specialist Geoscientist

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Job Summary

Support the Geoscience team by delivering high-quality geological data, interpretation, and technical insights for exploration and resource development. Coordinate drilling programs and peer reviews, interpret geological and structural data to improve orebody knowledge, and contribute to tenure reporting obligations and technical studies. Work across disciplines to develop integrated solutions, communicate geological risks and findings, and mentor others to build capability within the geoscience function.
Location: Perth
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Coordinate geological drilling programs and peer reviews to support grade, geotechnical, and hydrogeological objectives.
  • •Interpret geological and structural data to improve orebody knowledge and resource understanding.
  • •Lead or support delivery of tenure reporting obligations and technical studies.
  • •Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance geological processes, data acquisition, quality, and technical outcomes.
  • •Collaborate with geologists, geotechnical engineers, geophysicists, hydrogeologists, and other stakeholders; mentor team members and communicate geological risks and key findings.

Pay and Benefits

Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsurancePaid ParentalRelocation

Key Requirements

  • •Commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
  • •Demonstrated experience collecting, analysing, and interpreting geological, geotechnical, and hydrogeological data in exploration, mining, or resource development environments.
  • •Knowledge of geological, geotechnical, and hydrogeological drilling design, logging, and interpretation practices.
  • •Ability to work across multiple stakeholders and communicate technical concepts effectively.
  • •Qualification in Geoscience, hydrogeology, geotechnical engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience:MiningExplorationResource development
Education:
Skills:SafetyStakeholder communicationMentoringCross-functional collaborationContinuous improvement
Tech Stack:JORC

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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