Advisor Heritage
We encourage women and Indigenous Peoples to apply as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us.
The perfect balance our roster gives you more time for the things that are important in your life and to your family and community
Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority
FIFO opportunities across the Pilbara from Perth WA
About the role
We are looking for a Advisor Heritage to join the Yandicoogina Health and Safety this role you will be the on-site focal point for Heritage supporting delivery of heritage activities such as asset maintenance site monitoring and inspections and incident response. Here you will also inform and educate site-based operations management personnel on heritage matters including key risks and controls.
Youll be part of supportive teams supported by your manager to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team. This opportunity exists on a 5 days on 2 days off 4 days on 3 days off 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 Manager HSEC you will:
Support development of Rio Tintos Biodiversity Management Plan and Integrated Heritage Management Process submissions and delivery of Approval Requests within areas of existing traditional owner consent
Be CMS representative for Traditional Owner monitors and other consultants in Heritage and Environment where needed
Support implementation and operationalisation of specific heritage management plans for Gudai-Darri
Heritage incident response & support (participate in investigations implement heritage actions on site to resolve triage chance finds etc)
Urgent field inspections i.e. data integrity issues gaps in surveys and site-based support for fieldwork readiness
Asset maintenance (signage delineation) Site monitoring and inspections and Maintenance of Archaeological repositories per annual plan
First-line assurance and critical control verification of heritage conditions on Approval Requests Cultural Heritage Management Plans etc. and assessment of effectiveness
Attend general manager forums and other site-based Management Operating System meetings to provide heritage input/response incl. Risk and Assurance Forum
Build site awareness (significant sites heritage risks/controls) provide technical heritage advice for operations management and support Approval Requests/IHMP controls execution
Provide site specific training (inductions queries etc) and knowledge to third party personnel
Build relationships with Asset leaders and act as the site interface for heritage related issues
Support adhoc / unplanned heritage visits
Obtain footage photography data etc. to support development of engagement materials
What youll bring
A degree in Archaeology Anthropology Heritage Management History or equivalent with mining experience
Technical understanding in Heritage Management and ability to support fieldwork
Experience working with Traditional Owners / Indigenous groups
Undertaking surveys inspections and monitoring
Broad background working within Heritage
Management in mining & resources consulting not for profit Aboriginal Corporations or contract management
If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesnt align 100% we still want to hear from you.
We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women to apply.
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution your thinking and your hard work and go home knowing youve 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 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 tofamily-friendly health and medical wellbeingsupport
Leave for all of lifes reasons (vacation/annual paid parental personal & cultural leave)
Exclusive employee discounts (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 youll also have access to:
Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors who are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment
Dedicated Indigenous Talent Program for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This program 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 programs across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders
Where youll be working
Located approximately 95km northwest of Newman in the East Pilbara Yandicoogina is one of Australias 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.
Ready to experience something unique Come work with us.
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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 cant do it on our own so were 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 LGBTI 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.
Required Experience:
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