Zoological Advisor

Zoological Advisor

• 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 a Zoological Advisor to join our Pilbara Environment and Cultural Knowledge team in Perth (with occasional site travel). Focusing on the fauna of the Pilbara region, this role will be engaged on a permanent full-time basis.This role is a great opportunity for a motivated, safety-conscious professional to join a multi-disciplined team; applying knowledge of relevant legislation and technical guides to Pilbara-focused Government and Environmental Approvals; and to contribute to a regional understanding of environmental values to inform future planning.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.Reporting to the Fauna Manager for Pilbara Environment and Cultural Knowledge, you will:

• Prepare technical reports, data, analysis and provide technical advice to support government and environmental approval requirements

• Collaborate and build relationships with the internal approvals team, project stakeholders and other subject matter experts
• Lead biological surveys, participate in industry research and contribute toward innovation in the assessment of Pilbara biological values

• Undertake effective survey planning including, sampling design, logistics and health and safety

• Contribute to the development and improvement of biological assessment methods, processes and technologies to ensure continuous improvement

• Contribute toward an inclusive culture through collaboration with peers across the broader team

What you’ll bringTo be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset

• Tertiary qualifications in an environmental discipline or related.
• Demonstrated experience as a field zoologist/biologist, ideally within the resources sector and/or the Pilbara region
• Problem-solving, prioritisation and analytical skills coupled with an ability to think on your feet and make informed decisions
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to quickly develop positive and robust relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience with GIS software, preferably ArcGIS

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 offer

• 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 workingThe role is Perth-based and with a focus on Rio Tinto’s Pilbara assets, there is a requirement at times to travel to the Pilbara region of Western Australia.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.