Geoscientists

Riotinto; Shire Of East Pilbara, Paraburdoo; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

Private health insurance (employee & 1

Share ownership plan

Company provided insurance cover

Salary packaging options

Career development assistance

Family-friendly wellbeing support

Job summary

Rio Tinto is seeking two Geoscientists to join Mine Technical Services at Yandicoogina and Paraburdoo in Western Australia. You will work with operational and technical teams to deliver safe, efficient mine geology outcomes, reporting to the Superintendent Geoscience.

Responsibilities include field logging, ore management, SCARD risk handling, sampling QA/QC, and coordinating drilling programs, with a focus on continuous improvement and safety in a FIFO, multi-site environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Geology or related geoscience.
• Current Manual C Class Western Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Approximately two years of relevant geology or geoscience experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Rio Tinto standards and site requirements.
• Conduct in-field geological logging, block-outs and ore management to support ore classification.
• Perform daily stockpile inspections and assist with ore/material management.
• Manage SCARD risk per plans and Fibrous Minerals Management Plan.
• Coordinate sampling and QA/QC for blast-hole sampling and site samples.
• Develop and support inferred drilling programs and planning.
• Deliver ad-hoc geological projects to support operations and improvements.
• Support a safe, collaborative team environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

Geology degree

Tools

Manual C Class WA Licence

Job description

• 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
• 8 days on, 6 days off, day shift only roster FIFO from Perth or Busselton depending on site

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for two Geoscientists to join our Mine Technical Services teams at Yandicoogina, and at Paraburdoo. These roles offer an opportunity to work closely with operational and technical teams, supporting the delivery of mine geology activities that contribute to safe, efficient and informed mining outcomes.

Reporting to the Superintendent Geoscience, you will:

• Ensure compliance with all Rio Tinto standards, policies, procedures and site requirements.
• Conduct in-field geological logging, block-outs and out-of-design ore management to support accurate ore classification and operational decisions.
• Complete daily stockpile inspections and support effective ore and material management.
• Manage Spontaneous Combustion and Acid Rock Drainage (SCARD) risk in accordance with the SCARD Management Plan and implement requirements of the Fibrous Minerals Management Plan.
• Coordinate Reverse Cycle Grade Control and blast-hole sampling, including sample processing and prioritisation of site samples and duplicate standards.
• Undertake blast-hole sampling QA/QC and assurance activities to maintain sampling integrity and support reliable processing outcomes.
• Develop, coordinate and manage inferred drilling programs, ensuring appropriate planning and execution to support geological confidence.
• Deliver ad-hoc technical projects and geological initiatives that support operational requirements and continuous improvement.
• 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
• 8 days on, 6 days off, day shift only roster FIFO from Perth or Busselton depending on site

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for two Geoscientists to join our Mine Technical Services teams at Yandicoogina, and at Paraburdoo. These roles offer an opportunity to work closely with operational and technical teams, supporting the delivery of mine geology activities that contribute to safe, efficient and informed mining outcomes.

Reporting to the Superintendent Geoscience, you will:

• Ensure compliance with all Rio Tinto standards, policies, procedures and site requirements.
• Conduct in-field geological logging, block-outs and out-of-design ore management to support accurate ore classification and operational decisions.
• Complete daily stockpile inspections and support effective ore and material management.
• Manage Spontaneous Combustion and Acid Rock Drainage (SCARD) risk in accordance with the SCARD Management Plan and implement requirements of the Fibrous Minerals Management Plan.
• Coordinate Reverse Cycle Grade Control and blast-hole sampling, including sample processing and prioritisation of site samples and duplicate standards.
• Undertake blast-hole sampling QA/QC and assurance activities to maintain sampling integrity and support reliable processing outcomes.
• Develop, coordinate and manage inferred drilling programs, ensuring appropriate planning and execution to support geological confidence.
• Deliver ad-hoc technical projects and geological initiatives that support operational requirements and continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Geology or a related geoscience discipline.
• Current Manual C Class Western Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Approximately two years of relevant geology or geoscience experience, ideally within a mining or operational environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret geological information and apply sound technical judgement.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across technical and operational teams.
• Collaborative and team-focused approach, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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

• 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
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• 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
• Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programme for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This programme is designed to create long term sustainable careers for our Indigenous Employees to grow into leadership or technical pathways to ensure you have every opportunity to grow your career.
• Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.

Where you’ll be working

Yandicoogina Region

Located approximately 95km northwest of Newman in the East Pilbara, Yandicoogina is one of Australia's highest-producing iron ore mines. The site produces unique Hamersley Iron Yandi (HIY) fines and operates a fleet of autonomous haul trucks and drills, supporting efficient and safe operations.

Yandicoogina is recognised for its strong culture of teamwork, safety, and innovation, with a pioneering spirit. The mine supports a fly-in fly-out workforce from multiple regional hubs, including Perth, Busselton, and Derby – enhancing accessibility and community engagement across Western Australia.

Greater Paraburdoo

Located on the traditional lands of the Yinhawangka people, Greater Paraburdoo is home to one of Rio Tinto's key bedded iron ore deposits in the heart of the Pilbara.

A FIFO role at Greater Paraburdoo offers the opportunity to be part of a world-class mining operation while enjoying the balance and flexibility that FIFO life provides. When you're on site, you'll have access to modern accommodation, quality dining options and recreational facilities, including a gym and swimming pool, in a welcoming community designed to help you feel at home on roster.

Surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Pilbara and within reach of iconic destinations such as Karijini National Park, Greater Paraburdoo offers a unique working environment where you can build meaningful relationships, develop your career and contribute to providing the materials the world needs.

Applications close on the 20th of November. (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)

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 LGBTQ+ 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.