Principal Geospatial Data and Survey

2 weeks ago

Perth, Australia RioTinto Full time

Principal Geospatial Data and Survey

We encourage women and Indigenous Peoples to apply, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us. 

  • Chief Surveyor role
  • Lead the technical direction for the Rio Tinto Iron Ore Mine Survey discipline
  • Perth-based role in our Central Park offices which includes on-site parking

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 who we are.

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 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

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Principal Geospatial Data and Survey to lead a team of specialist surveyors to develop and deliver technical Survey systems, processes, and solutions for the Rio Tinto Iron Ore Survey discipline. 

You will play a key role in developing mine survey capabilities through use of new technologies and practices. In addition to this, you will continue to look for future opportunities to enhance and shape the survey discipline to meet the future needs of our business and mining processes, which will be achieved through effective partnerships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and industry bodies. 

Reporting to the Manager Operations Planning, you will: 

  • Work collaboratively with customers and stakeholders to drive enhancements to geospatial data delivery
  • Identify and manage the implementation of new survey technologies that have applications in both the geospatial data processing and mine survey fields
  • Lead and work in a way that puts the health, safety and wellbeing of employees, stakeholders, and the environment first
  • Provide leadership to the Operations Planning Survey team in both technical and professional streams through an effective coaching and mentoring process
  • Ensure geospatial data processing & mine survey systems and standards are applied consistently throughout the business
  • Ensure mine operations are compliant with DMIRS statutory requirements in relation to mine survey practices
  • Manage the procurement and delivery of survey systems and spatial data from third parties
  • Ensure teams comply with Rio Tinto and other relevant standards applicable to their work and that appropriate resources & training are provided to succeed in their roles
  • Prepare and peer reviews periodic reports and presentations as required by the joint ventures and internal governance

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma in Mine Surveying or Geospatial Science
  • Thorough knowledge of modern survey data capture technologies and processing techniques
  • Working knowledge of statutory requirements for mine survey, including requirements under the Mining Act and Regulations and associated DMIRS guidance notes 
  • Significant leadership experience and a proven track record of success coaching and mentoring team members
  • Demonstrable skills in communication and managing customers and other stakeholders
  • Highly developed skills in project management with a history of proven delivery

What we offer 

  • Required training to ensure competency using Rio Tinto systems and processes coupled with development opportunities to take your existing skills to new heights. 
  • 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
  • Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more

We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to:

  • Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment
  • Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders

Where you’ll be working

You and your team will be Perth-based with opportunity to work flexibly from home combined with time in our Central Park offices. There will be the requirement for ad-hoc Pilbara site travel to engage with relevant stakeholders.

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.

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 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 and meet opportunities.

Applications close on Sunday, 7th July 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).

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