Specialist Environmental Approvals

• Be part of a global mining organisation with an exceptional safety culture
• Play a key role in the Environmental Approvals team
• Full time role with the consideration of part time – offering flexible working arrangements

About the role

We are seeking a Specialist Environmental Approvals to assist with obtaining approvals under key State and Commonwealth environmental legislation. Working across the Rio Tinto Iron Ore business unit, made up of 17 integrated mining operations, you will have the opportunity to support brownfield and greenfield growth strategies through soliciting key approvals.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting

This role is a great opportunity for enthusiastic and proactive individuals who possesses the ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain flexibility to adapt to changing business conditions and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Superintendent Environmental Approvals, you will:

• Provide support for obtaining environmental approvals under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
• Commission environmental surveys and studies to support environmental approvals
• Provide specialist advice on Environmental Approvals issues and requirements to GM / Manager level stakeholders within the Iron Ore division
• Work with a close-knit team who are collaborative and supportive and emulate the Rio Tinto values

What you’ll bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• A Tertiary qualification in an environmental discipline or a related field
• Understanding of Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act and relevant Commonwealth legislation
• The skills to communicate and consult effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent technical writing skills, attention to detail and an ability to interpret and problem solve complex issues
• The ability to work in a team environment

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Experience in project management
• Experience or understanding of GIS software and Microsoft applications.

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
• Flexible working from home arrangements as per operational requirements
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with 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 & 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)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• Possible domestic relocation assistance

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 and meet opportunities.

Where you will be working

This role will be based in Perth. In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets supported by functional teams in the Perth hub: a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a nearly 2,000kilometre rail network 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.

Every Voice Matters

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.

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.