Research and Development Specialist

5 days ago


Gladstone Central, Queensland, Australia RioTinto Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Research and Development Specialist to join our laboratory team at Yarwun, Central Queensland. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of $120,000 per annum, plus additional benefits.

About the Role

Focusing on advancing the knowledge in aluminium minerals processing, you will work closely with internal and external customers to deliver high-quality research and development outcomes.

This opportunity allows you to utilise your experimental design skills, conduct experiments, and interpret data to drive innovation within our R&D laboratory facility. You will also contribute to the growth of our bauxite export business through technical support in experimental and analytical techniques.

As part of the Rio Tinto Aluminium Technical Development teams laboratory group, you will work collaboratively with a diverse range of professionals to achieve project goals. Your expertise will be essential in contributing to the development of step-change and creep technology improvements for our Pacific Operation sites.

Located approximately 10km north-west of Gladstone, Yarwun alumina refinery is one of the largest industries in the region, employing over 700 people. With a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement, our team challenges themselves to use existing and emerging technology to support our 24-hour operation.

Your Skills and Qualifications

  • Tertiary qualification in Science-Chemistry or related discipline
  • Solid foundation in safe laboratory operations
  • Background in R&D laboratory processes and use/maintenance of laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation
  • Experience in experimental design, conducting experiments, data analysis and interpretation, and reporting/presenting
  • Ability to work independently and within a team to achieve project goals
  • Excellent communication and time management skills

Benefits

  • A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience
  • Annual incentive program
  • Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
  • Attractive share ownership plan
  • Company-provided insurance cover
  • Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options
  • Career development and 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)
  • Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company, operating in 35 countries. 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.

Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social, and governance standards. We create partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations, and meet opportunities.



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