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Rio Tinto

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Research & Development
  • Perth
  • 26d left

AI generated summary

  • You need a geoscience degree, industry experience, safety commitment, strong geology knowledge, analytical skills, stakeholder engagement, and excellent communication abilities.
  • You will lead resource development initiatives, drive process improvements, empower your team, ensure compliance, provide technical mentoring, and align priorities with stakeholders.

Requirements

  • A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
  • A continuous improvement mindset
  • Tertiary Degree in geoscience or related orebody knowledge technical discipline
  • Industry experience, leading exploration and/or equivalent team
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge and experience in geology and tenure management
  • Thorough understanding of field geological programs, mineral resource reporting and progression of new mine development
  • Deep strategic thinking and numerical/analytical skills. Able to maintain perspective and switch between strategic and tactical priorities quickly
  • Effective stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to develop productive, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to frame and convey complex messages to a range of stakeholders using a wide range of communication methods
  • Leaders with a strategic mindset, operational focus, curiosity and drive to contribute are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Lead by example by embodying our values of courage, care and curiosity.
  • Drive a clear vision for resource developments future, particularly the delivery of ongoing orebody knowledge productivity initiatives.
  • Pursue innovative process improvements for data collection, processing and geological modelling to ensure optimum delivery of OBK.
  • Empower your team to contribute to the cultural change process by fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Establish clear accountability measures to track progress and celebrate successes at a team and divisional level.
  • Drive a best operator mindset, by measuring performance, whether that be field program execution or the impact of cultural change efforts.
  • Remain adaptable and flexible in response to evolving circumstances or unforeseen challenges. Adjust strategies as needed while staying aligned with the overall vision.
  • Provide direct leadership to all reports including annual cyclical activities, regular performance conversations and support for team and individual technical development.
  • Provide technical mentoring and development across the Geoscience function supporting building capability in field geoscience processes.
  • Ensure team compliance to all relevant standards and procedures, including quality, relating to data collection, field work and tenure reporting alongside improvements.
  • Ensure clear alignment of technical priorities across Resource Development and with other key stakeholders (eg studies).

FAQs

Where is the Manager Geoscience position based?

The position is based in Perth with regular travel to the Pilbara.

What kind of growth opportunities are available in this role?

This role offers excellent opportunities for career development within Resource Development, including technical and leadership growth.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A tertiary degree in geoscience or a related orebody knowledge technical discipline is required.

What is the focus of the Manager Geoscience in terms of team leadership?

The focus includes providing direct leadership, technical mentoring, and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the Geoscience team.

What is the expected mindset for the Manager Geoscience?

A continuous improvement mindset and a commitment to safety for oneself and the team are expected.

What kind of benefits does Rio Tinto offer for this position?

Benefits include competitive base salary, performance-based bonuses, medical benefits, attractive share ownership plans, insurance cover, salary sacrifice options, and extensive family-friendly leave policies.

What will be the main responsibilities of the Manager Geoscience?

Responsibilities include driving a vision for resource development, pursuing innovative process improvements, measuring performance, ensuring compliance with standards, and establishing accountability measures.

How does Rio Tinto approach diversity and inclusion?

Rio Tinto is committed to an inclusive environment, actively welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds, and ensuring that all voices are heard and respected.

When does the application close for the Manager Geoscience role?

Applications close on 17th January 2025, but Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date.

Is travel required for the Manager Geoscience position?

Yes, regular travel to the Pilbara is required, typically on a weekly basis.

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We're finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. Iron ore for steel. Low carbon aluminium for electric cars and smartphones. Copper for wind turbines, electric cars and the pipes that bring water to our home. Borates that help crops grow and titanium for paint.