Adviser Environment

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a site-based Environmental Advisor to join our HSE team at Rio Tinto Weipa.

In this role you will partner with site operations and other service function professionals to champion Environmental, Safety and Health performance. This is a great opportunity for an Environmental Advisor who strives for excellence and enjoys working on both core functions and dynamic project work.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best professionals and developing talent. We offer competitive, performance-based 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.

Reporting to the Superintendent Environment, and working as part of a team of environmental professionals, you will be:

• Partnering with operations and maintenance teams and stakeholders to support environmental risk management & reduction.
• Implementing and verifying the business’ Integrated Environmental Management System alongside other Rio Systems.
• Compliance activities including inspections, reporting, data collection, and documentation
• Managing a range of environmental issues, for example: water quality management, contaminated land and waste management, marine environment and dredging impacts, air emissions and extraction.
• Project management of contractors and consultants providing environmental services.
• Providing environmental advice in the interpretation of legislation, acts and regulations.
• Preparing and submitting compliance and investigation assessment reports in association with our licence to operate.
• Collating, reviewing and interpreting data for internal Rio Tinto and statutory reporting purposes.

What you’ll bring

• A Bachelor’s degree in an Environmental (or related discipline) is highly desirable or 5+ years practical experience with knowledge of key concepts theories and practices related to environmental aspects & impacts, risk management, State and Federal Legislation and integrated environmental management systems.
• Knowledge of Management Systems ISO 14000:1 and the Queensland Environment regulatory framework.
• Relevant industry (large scale mineral processing or chemical manufacturing) or mining experience.
• Demonstrated experience in executing work with a strong attitude towards environmental, health & safety improvement.
• Excellent communication and partnering skills with the ability to work both independently & as part of a multidisciplinary.
• Resilience and a dynamic approach to problem solving.
• Experience with GIS systems to support environmental data analysis and spatial reporting is advantageous

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program.
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance & access to health and medical wellbeing support 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.
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more); and
• Relocation packages where suitable for Australian based citizens only

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.

Respect and Inclusion

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.