- Turn measurements into meaningful insights that keep our mining operations safe, efficient and on track – your precision drives our progress
- Permanent, full-time opportunity which includes attractive salary, annual incentives and a range of additional benefits designed to make your life better
- Enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle in an ideal residential environment; become part of the Weipa community

We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

About the role

At Rio Tinto, we believe the best decisions start with accurate data. We're seeking a Surveyor to provide critical survey support across our surface mining operations, helping ensure safe, efficient and productive outcomes.

Working alongside mining engineers, planners and operational teams, you'll contribute to mine planning, production conformance, statutory compliance and spatial data governance. This role offers an opportunity to develop your technical capability while supporting the delivery of world-class mining operations.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Superintendent Survey and GIS you will:

- Undertake field surveying, measurements and calculations under professional supervision
- Provide geometric control to support safe and efficient mining operations
- Monitor mining activities and verify execution against production plans
- Prepare and
- Turn measurements into meaningful insights that keep our mining operations secure, efficient and on track – your precision drives our progress
- Permanent, full-time opportunity which includes attractive salary,



annual incentives and a range of additional benefits designed to make your life better
- Enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle in an ideal residential environment; become part of the Weipa community

We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

About the role

At Rio Tinto, we believe the best decisions start with accurate data. We're seeking a Surveyor to provide critical survey support across our surface mining operations, helping ensure safe, efficient and productive outcomes.

Working alongside mining engineers, planners and operational teams, you'll contribute to mine planning, production conformance, statutory compliance and spatial data governance. This role offers an opportunity to develop your technical capability while supporting the delivery of world-class mining operations.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Superintendent Survey and GIS you will:

- Undertake field surveying, measurements and calculations under professional supervision
- Provide geometric control to support safe and efficient mining operations
- Monitor mining activities and verify execution against production plans
- Prepare and maintain statutory mine plans and survey records




- Conduct stockpile surveys and support mine reconciliation activities
- Manage and maintain spatial data to ensure accuracy and integrity
- Collaborate with mining, planning and operational teams to support effective mine execution
- Contribute to survey governance, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
- Uphold Rio Tinto's commitment to safety, teamwork and operational excellence

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will possess:

- Qualification in Surveying, Spatial Science or a related discipline
- Experience working in mine surveying, construction surveying or a similar technical environment
- Knowledge of surveying principles, geometric control and spatial data management
- Robust attention to detail, with a commitment to data integrity and accuracy, ensuring records, and business information are maintained to a high standard
- Experience using modern survey equipment and survey software
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across operational, technical and leadership teams, building productive relationships and influencing positive outcomes
- Remote Pilot License (RePL) for UAV use
- Knowledge of Deswik
- Experience with Trimble equipment and terrestrial scanning
- Eligibility or registration with the Queensland Board of Surveyors (Mining Endorsement)

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 you

📌 Surveyor (Weipa Town)
🏢 Rio Tinto
📍 Weipa Town