Rehabilitation Advisor | Weipa
Excellent career development opportunity within a global company
Permanent Full Time Role
Family friendly 9 day fortnight – Days Only
Enjoy a coastal lifestyle and dynamic work environment - Weipa
About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for a
Rehabilitation Advisor
to support the co-ordination and execution of key rehabilitation programs to facilitate the operating requirements in relation to regulatory and stakeholder expectations.
This role is a great opportunity an experienced Environmental professional to contribute to the success of our Rehabilitation program whilst advancing their career with a global mining leader. Reporting to the Superintendent Land & Rehabilitation, you will be:
Developing and maintaining rehabilitation programs which focus on risk mitigation to the business and ensure operations are in compliance with the Sites' Environmental Authority
Providing advice on technical and strategic environmental issues especially with relevance to the rehabilitation process
Supporting and liaising with key internal stakeholders from mine planning, development, land and rehabilitation crews and operational teams to achieve successful rehabilitation earthworks outcomes
Managing the successful and sustainable seed procurement program and seed handling process
Developing and leading strategically focused research and technical projects including post-mining rehabilitation methods, completion criteria monitoring, seed utilisation, and flora& fauna monitoring
Maintaining and further developing stakeholder engagement plans and programs
About you
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
Qualifications in environmental science, engineering agricultural science or related discipline




Experience with land rehabilitation strategy and management programs
Experience leading research projects
Previous experience in managing multiple contractors and consultants in regards to environmental studies
It will also be beneficial if you have:
Experience using GIS
Knowledge and Experience using data analytical and statistical tools
Experience in land rehabilitation completion criteria
What we offer
Domestic relocation assistance on offer
Weipa accommodation benefit
Remote area allowance
Remote area holiday travel assistance
Paid parental leave up to 9 months (no distinction between primary or secondary carer)
Health cover scheme for employees and their immediate family
Salary sacrifice & packaging options – rental, mortgage, super, vehicle
Rio Tinto employee share program
Employee discounts – banking, accommodation, motoring, retail and more.
Where you will be working
Rio Tinto Weipa is located 900km north-west of Cairns on the Gulf of Carpentaria and has been operating for over 50 years. Over the years, it has developed into a vibrant and diverse cultural hub of the Western Cape. Weipa offers a coastal community rich in geographical beauty and cultural heritage that provides families with opportunities to participate in leisure activities, sports and community events.
With a strong sense of community,



the region has plenty of natural beauty to offer including the opportunities for boating, fishing, camping and exploring. Construction of the Amrun mining operation, located 40 kilometres southwest of Weipa, was completed in late **** expanding our bauxite operations to continue production from one of the world's premier bauxite deposits.
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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 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 workplace 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.

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