Surveyor

Surveyor – Weipa | Residential Role | Rio Tinto

Permanent | Site-based | Career growth | Relocation support

• Join a global leader that values safety, diversity and inclusion
• Play a key role in a world-class mining operation
• Live and work in the vibrant coastal community of Weipa

About the role

At Rio Tinto, every advancement begins with people like you — pioneers ready to shape the future.

We are seeking a Surveyor to support our Production Planning team by delivering timely, accurate surveying services that drive operational success at our open-pit bauxite operations in Weipa, Far North Queensland.

This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives on autonomy, values collaboration, and is looking to step up in a high-performing and inclusive team.

What you'll do

• Provide survey control for mine operations and support GPS machine guidance systems (Cat Terrain)
• Conduct stockpile surveys and mining volume reconciliations
• Deliver accurate mapping and reporting for production teams
• Operate UAVs for a range of survey tasks
• Liaise across planning, operations, and other departments to meet survey deadlines
• Complete month-end and statutory survey reporting

What you'll bring

Essential:

• Degree in Surveying or related discipline
• Significant experience in open-pit mining operations
• Remote Pilot License (RePL) for UAV use
• Strong commitment to safety and quality work
• C Class driver's licence
• Initiative and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Deswik and ArcGIS
• Experience with Trimble equipment and terrestrial scanning
• Eligibility or registration with the Queensland Board of Surveyors (Mining Endorsement)

What we offer

• Competitive base salary + annual performance incentive
• Private health insurance (subsidised for employees and immediate family)
• Share ownership plan and company insurance
• Flexible salary packaging options
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave
• Ongoing education support and leadership development
• Relocation assistance (where applicable)
• Employee discounts on retail, travel, accommodation and more
• A strong safety culture and commitment to your wellbeing

About Weipa

Located 900km northwest of Cairns, Weipa is a coastal town with a vibrant community, rich cultural heritage and an abundance of outdoor lifestyle opportunities — fishing, boating, camping and more. It's a place where families thrive, friendships grow and nature is right on your doorstep.

Ready to help shape progress? Apply now and join a company that's been pioneering for nearly 150 years.

About Rio Tinto

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 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. But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

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.