Specialist Heritage Approvals

Specialist Heritage Approvals

• Opportunities and support to learn and grow your career
• Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority
• Permanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make your life better

Where we’re all welcomeWe 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 roleWe are looking for Specialist Heritage Approvals to join our HSEC – Traditional Owner Engagement Team, based in our Perth CBD office. In this role, you will lead and coordinate the delivery of necessary Heritage Approvals for business activities. Monitor RTIO’s adherence to regulatory requirements and report this to Traditional Owner Groups and the relevant government bodies.Whether you’re new to your profession or experienced in your field, and whatever industry you have exposure to, we have opportunities that will provide interesting work and growth opportunities for everyone.You’ll be part of a supportive, high performing team, supported by your leader to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team. You’ll work a standard Monday – Friday roster which will give you more time to spend on the things that are important to you and the people in your life.Reporting to the Lead – Engagement Delivery, you will:

• Coordinate Heritage Approvals for business activities and support cultural heritage surveys and excavations
• Coordinate and finalise external and statutory approval submissions
• Aids compliance to Cultural Heritage Management System scoping and reporting procedures
• Review heritage fieldwork reports to ensure compliance to approvals requirements
• Coordinates compliance information inputs into Heritage Information Management Sysytem
• Review and input into the approvals prioritisation plan from the integrated heritage planning schedule
• Prepare reports for Traditional Owner groups and relevant government bodies on the execution of permits or Ministerial consents under the Aboriginal Heritage Act (WA)
• Ensure systems and process are designed and delivering information required to ensure legislative compliance
• Receive, analyse and communicate all relevant legislative requirements to Traditional Owner Engagement team and other stakeholders
• Monitor adherence to Section 16 and section 18 requirements and conditions
• Provide infield investigation advice in line with the regulatory requirements
• Coordinate procedural notifications to TO corporations of lodgement preparation, submission and consent receipts

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset
• Heritage Approvals Management exposure
• Qualifications in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field
• Broad background working with Traditional Owners in mining & resources, consulting, not for profit, Aboriginal Corporations or contract management
• Demonstrated knowledge of Heritage legislative requirements
• Demonstrated experience in Cultural Heritage management

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100% we still want to hear from you.What we offerBe 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.

Who we areRio 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’ll be workingThis role will be based in Perth, nestled in the cities CBD.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.