Superintendent Geoscience

Rio Tinto
Australia
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringSkills: ["Safety leadership","Team leadership","Technical assurance","Risk management","Clear communication"]

Lead and develop the site geoscience team to support safe, informed mine planning at Brockman. Own technical assurance and safety culture while coordinating geology, hydrogeology, and geotechnical engineering activities—from orebody knowledge through mine execution. Drive reconciliation of geoscience models, conformance with water management plans, and risk monitoring through governance forums, partnering with operational planning and technical teams to reduce variability and improve delivery.

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Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto
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Superintendent Geoscience

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Job Summary

Lead and develop the site geoscience team to support safe, informed mine planning at Brockman. Own technical assurance and safety culture while coordinating geology, hydrogeology, and geotechnical engineering activities—from orebody knowledge through mine execution. Drive reconciliation of geoscience models, conformance with water management plans, and risk monitoring through governance forums, partnering with operational planning and technical teams to reduce variability and improve delivery.
Location: Australia
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead a geoscience technical team and build a safe, inclusive, accountable culture.
  • •Set performance expectations, prioritise work, and develop capability across geology, hydrogeology and geotechnical engineering.
  • •Provide technical support and assurance from orebody knowledge through to mine execution.
  • •Coordinate reconciliation and performance of geoscience models to support mine planning and operational delivery.
  • •Drive conformance with site water management plans, including bore management, dewatering infrastructure, and drill programs.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceEquityRelocationLearning Budget

Key Requirements

  • •Commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
  • •Relevant degree in geoscience, mining engineering, surveying, or a related discipline.
  • •Demonstrated experience in open-cut mining, mine geology, hydrogeology, or geotechnical engineering.
  • •Experience leading and developing technical teams in a complex operational environment.
  • •Experience with technical assurance, risk management, reconciliation, or mine planning interfaces.
Experience:Open-cut miningMine geologyHydrogeologyGeotechnical engineering
Education:
Skills:Safety leadershipTeam leadershipTechnical assuranceRisk managementClear communication

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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