Project Approvals Specialist

2 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia Rio Tinto Full time
About Rio Tinto

We value our talented workforce and strive to help our employees grow professionally.

Salary and Benefits

Band K salary. We offer a range of benefits, including a competitive salary package, comprehensive health insurance, and flexible work arrangements.

Job Description

This is a dynamic role that requires strong people and communication skills to facilitate approvals and project needs. The successful candidate will manage Rail, Facilities, and HME (Heavy Mine Equipment) approvals for Sustaining Capital, liaising with Sustaining Capital Project Leads and internal approvals team/SMEs to obtain all necessary approvals in line with project schedules and governance.

The key responsibilities include:

  • Screening/triage of projects to streamline the approvals process, including early identification of issues, solutions, likely timelines, and possible use of existing approvals where appropriate;
  • Advise on Approvals Request (AR) to Project Leads to find best wholistic AR solution;
  • Utilize GIS for desktop reviews and creation of polygons;
  • Early site reconnaissance with Project Lead, Construction Advisor to identify project AR issues and become familiar with the project site;
  • Travel to site to assist in resolving AR issues that arise or meet with stakeholders such as Traditional Owners, government department representatives, etc.
Key Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Knowledge of ARCS and Approvals processes with existing professional relationships with Rail SMEs preferred;
  • Background in an AR SME discipline i.e. environment, heritage, bio, tenure, etc. required (environment preferred);
  • Strong people and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and facilitate approvals and project needs;
  • Ability to travel to site (and Perth if Karratha based), as required;
  • Ability to work effectively in an environment with fast-changing priorities;
  • Ability to problem-solve complex situations and forward planning;
  • Knowledge of rail network and rail/facilities construction is preferable;
  • A current 'C' class driver's license.
About the Role

This role will report to the Principal Portfolio Management in the newly established Studies and Programs team within Sustaining Capital. You will be working in a supportive and collaborative team, managing Rail, Facilities, and HME (Heavy Mine Equipment) approvals for Sustaining Capital.

What You'll Bring

You will bring your knowledge of ARCS, Approvals processes, and existing professional relationships with Rail SMEs. Your background in an AR SME discipline, such as environment, heritage, bio, tenure, etc., is required. You have strong people and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and facilitate approvals and project needs.

As a Project Approvals Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with fast-changing priorities. You will be able to problem-solve complex situations and forward plan, utilizing your knowledge of rail network and rail/facilities construction. A current 'C' class driver's license is also required.

Where You'll Be Working

The Sustaining Capital project team delivers sustaining, improvement, and technology projects across our Pilbara Operations, incorporating 17 mines, 4 ports, and 2,000km of rail infrastructure. This is a 5-day on, 2 days off roster (Mon-Fri) with ad-hoc site travel.



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