Specialist Geologist

6 months ago

Perth, Australia Rio Tinto Full time

**Specialist Geologist (Resource Geology) - Perth**
- ** Work collaboratively with other technical experts to produce models which form the basis of our iron ore business in the Pilbara**:

- ** Permanent role - Perth CBD based role with some ad hoc travel**:

- ** Enjoy flexible and agile working arrangements and other unique family benefits**

**Where we’re all welcome**

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.

We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.

**About the role**

We are looking for a Specialist Geologist to generate geological and resource models within a dedicated, multi-discipline, Perth based team.

The primary focus of the role is to create geological models and complete resource estimates to support the development of orebodies for the future of Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO).

The role will be accountable for:

- Completion of Geological Models using geoscientific data
- Undertaking Resource Estimations using geostatistical methods
- Ensuring the models are fit-for-purpose and delivered to RTIO standards
- Communicating and presenting to stakeholders
- Data management
- Using reconciliation data to improve and validate models
- Ensuring risks are flagged and communicated
- Contributing to, and implementing continuous Improvement initiatives.

**What you’ll bring**
- Tertiary qualification in Geoscience related field
- Demonstrated collaborative and communication skills with multiple stakeholders
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience
- An understanding of how resource models impact the value chain
- Understanding of sampling methods, assay laboratories, and Quality Assurance / Quality Controls practices
- Have a good understanding of Pilbara iron ore deposit types, mineralogy and material types
- Self-motivated with a drive for success and continuous improvement
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- An ability to manage and evaluate large geoscientific data sets
- Experience in 3D geological modelling and/or resource estimation
- A working knowledge of 3D geological and geostatistical modelling software (including, but not limited to Vulcan, Isatis/Neo, Supervisor and Leapfrog) is preferable
- The ability to use reconciliation data to understand problems and aid the estimation process
- Strong commitment to Rio Tinto Values, Behaviours and Safety
- A current and valid Western Australia “C” class licence, or equivalent is preferable.

**Desired Skills**
- Mine Geology, Resource Development, Exploration, and/or Grade Control experience
- University level qualifications in Geostatistics.

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100% we still want to hear from you.

We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women to apply.

**What we offer**
- 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
- A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
- Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia
- A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus
- Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
- Attractive share ownership plan
- Company provided insurance cover
- Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
- Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
- Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
- Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)
- To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives - at a time that suits them

**Who we are**

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide th

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