Senior Advisor Environmental Approvals

• Be part of a global mining organisation with an exceptional safety culture
• Permanent Full Time opportunity
• Located in the modern offices in Perth CBD

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are seeking a Senior Advisor Environmental Approvals to play a key role in obtaining approvals and to provide advice on obligations under key State and Commonwealth environmental legislation, primarily for our port operations in the first instance. We have a permanent full-time opportunity within the team; part-time may be considered will be considered for the right candidate – please indicate if you are seeking full-time or part-time (and preferred hours) in your application.

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 an enthusiastic and proactive individual who possess the ability to manage multiple priority tasks, actively seek solutions to complex challenges, maintain flexibility to adapt to changing business conditions and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Manager Environmental Approvals, you will be responsible for:

• Project managing environmental impact assessments required for obtaining environmental approvals under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act 1986 and the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 .
• Scoping, commissioning and managing environmental surveys and other studies required to progress environmental approvals.
• Commissioning and managing environmental consultants to prepare environmental assessment documentation.
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies and Traditional Owner groups, on specific environmental approvals.
• Participating in project specific studies and providing relevant environmental approvals advice and inputs.
• Actively contributing to and collaborating with the environmental approvals team to share knowledge and learnings and to provide relevant peer-to-peer support.

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 or equivalent industry experience.
• Extensive experience in and deep understanding of Part IV of the State EP Act and the Commonwealth EBPC Act, particularly as they relate to port related approvals.
• 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 effectively in a team environment.

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Experience in project management.
• Experience in port related approvals and the mining industry more generally.
• 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
• 18 weeks of gender-neutral and equal paid parental leave, with continued superannuation contributions whilst employees are on unpaid or half paid parental leave
• 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); and
• Local relocation packages offered for Australian residents 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 and meet opportunities.

Where you will be working

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 1,700 kilometre 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.

Applications close on 23 July 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)

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