Senior Adviser - Geology Systems (Database Administrator) | Brisbane
Exciting opportunity to join a global organisation at the forefront of mining
Excellent work environment where people are valued and respected
Great work life balance, so you can spend more time on the things that are important to you outside of work
Attractive salary, annual incentive program and a huge range of employee benefits and discounts designed to make life better
Permanent full-time opportunity based in Brisbane
About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We're looking for a
Senior Adviser – Geology Systems & Data
to own the integrity, security, and availability of our drilling, sampling, and assay data. In this role, you'll provide technical leadership across geological data systems and workflows—ensuring high‐quality, validated datasets are captured, maintained, and delivered to support exploration, evaluation, studies, resource definition, mine planning, and statutory reporting.
You'll work closely with Geologists, Field & Drilling teams, External laboratories and drilling contractors, Technical Development, the Resource team, and IS&T; at Rio Tinto.
Key responsibilities include:
Administering and maintaining geological databases (e.g. acQuire, Arena, SQL-based geological databases)
Managing data quality through validation rules, QA/QC checks, audits, and issue resolution
Coordinating data imports from drilling contractors, laboratories, and field teams; reconciling assays and resolving discrepancies
Maintaining sample ID frameworks, chain-of-custody records, assay status tracking, and historical data integrity
Configuring database structures, permissions, and user access; supporting integrations with tools such as Leapfrog, Surpac, Micromine, Datamine and Deswik
Field team IT support on logging hardware, software, systems with a component of field work
Producing validated datasets and reports for resource estimation, technical studies, and regulatory reporting (e.g. JORC / NI ******)
Driving governance, backup/recovery, continuous improvement, and automation opportunities (SQL/Python advantageous)




Providing user support and training for database systems and data entry tools
About you:
You're a detail-driven geoscience data specialist who enjoys bringing order, assurance, and reliability to complex geological datasets. You're confident partnering with geologists, laboratories, and field teams, and you're comfortable balancing data governance with practical delivery.
What you'll bring:
Strong experience administering acQuire and Arena (use and setup)
Solid capability with SQL Management Studio and SQL-based data environments
Proven experience managing drilling, sampling, and assay data in mining or exploration
Strong knowledge of geological data workflows, laboratory data processes, and QA/QC principles
High attention to detail, sound judgement, and strong problem-solving capability
Clear communication skills and the ability to influence data standards and good practice across stakeholders
It's a bonus if you have:
Experience with geological data platforms
Exposure to drilling, assay, FTIR, QAQC and resource estimation workflows and reporting support
Scripting/automation skills (e.g. SQL, Python) and a continuous improvement mindset
Qualifications:
Degree/diploma in Geology, Information Systems, Data Management (or related), or equivalent industry experience
What we offer:
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
18 weeks of gender-neutral and equal paid parental leave, with continued superannuation contributions whilst employees are on unpaid or half paid parental leave
A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
Comprehensive medical advantages 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)
Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more); and
Local relocation packages offered for Australian residents only
Experience working in dynamic, large-scale supply chain environments
Fostering and developing strong, collaborative working relationships
Commerce or operational finance experience
A tertiary qualification in a relevant or transferrable discipline
#GTS
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 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.

📌 Senior Adviser Geology Systems (Brisbane)
🏢 Rio Tinto
📍 Brisbane