Advisor Environment

Where we’re all welcome 

We encourage women and Indigenous Peoples to apply, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us.

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. 

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 acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength.  The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.  

About the role 

We are looking for an Advisor Environment to join our HSE team at Hope Downs, on a FIFO Roster. In this role you will partner with our operations and stakeholders to champion environmental performance. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Advisor Environment who strives for excellence and enjoys working on dynamic portfolios of work.

In this role, your work will influence meeting operational requirements in an environmentally responsible and compliant manner through dedicated asset based environmental support.

You’ll work on a FIFO Roster, flying out from either Perth or Busselton to Hope Downs, being on an 8/6 pattern, 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:  

• Implement site based first line assurance activities in line with Environment Operations 1st Line Assurance Plan
• Participate and coach in environmental risk reviews, risk assessments and event investigations
• Review environmental monitoring and maintain data management systems
• Report environment performance and compile external statutory reports for the asset
• Provide technical support to the asset through internal environmental approval assessments and implementation of the HSEQ Management System
• Identify and escalate potential non-compliances, non-conformance, emerging risks and improvement opportunities to HSEC Manager and/or Environment Lead as required
• Co-ordinate and support execution of contractor management for environmental monitoring programs
• Implement the asset annual plan as allocated

What you’ll bring  

• Tertiary Qualifications in Environmental Science or equivalent
• Strong attitude towards safety
• Understanding of environment legislation and environmental risk in an operational setting
• Experience with environmental management systems and assurance processes
• Ability to influence through written and verbal communication

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)

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 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 who are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment
• Indigenous leadership programs across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders

Where you’ll be working 

Located 100km north-west of Newman, Hope Downs 1 is a joint venture managed and operated by Rio Tinto, working in conjunction with nearby site Hope Downs 4.  Hope Downs 1 provides exceptional career growth and opportunities and the village provides excellent facilities for its FIFO workers.

Ready to experience something unique? Come work with us.

Advertising will close on the 9th of June 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to cease advertising earlier)

Who we are 

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.

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.

Every Voice Matters

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.

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