- Provide technical geological, geotechnical and hydrogeological expertise that supports exploration success
- Expand your technical influence through mentoring, cross-functional collaboration
- Family-friendly 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth to Rhodes Ridge
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.
We are looking for a Specialist Geoscientist to help the Geoscience team deliver high-quality geological data, interpretation and technical insights that support exploration and resource development outcomes.
In this role, you’ll contribute to geological understanding through drilling programs, field observations and technical studies, while working with a broad range of technical disciplines. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex geological challenges and wants to build technical leadership and influence across exploration and resource evaluation activities.
Reporting to the Superintendent Geoscience and working in a diverse team within RDMT (Resource Development & Mine Technical Team, you will:
- Coordinate geological drilling programs and peer reviews to support grade, geotechnical and hydrogeological objectives.
- Interpret geological and structural data to improve orebody knowledge and resource understanding.
- Lead or support the delivery of tenure reporting obligations and technical studies.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance geological processes, data acquisition, quality and technical outcomes.
- Collaborate with geologists, geotechnical engineers, geophysicists, hydrogeologists and other technical stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions.
- Mentor team members and share technical knowledge to build capability across the geoscience function.
- Facilitate communication of geological risks, opportunities and key findings to technical and operational stakeholders.
We’re looking for someone whose experience aligns with the key requirements below. You do not need to meet every “helpful for success” item to apply — if you bring relevant experience and are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to submit an application.
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
- Demonstrated experience collecting, analysing and interpreting geological, geotechnical and hydrogeological data within exploration, mining or resource development environments.
- Knowledge of geological, geotechnical and hydrogeological drilling design, logging and interpretation practices.
- Ability to work across multiple stakeholders and communicate technical concepts effectively.
- A qualification in Geoscience, hydrogeology, geotechnical engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience supporting JORC-compliant resource or exploration activities.
- Technical mentoring or coaching experience.
- Exposure to tenure management, geological, hydrogeological and geotechnical modelling or geophysical programs.
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 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 to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
- Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, personal & cultural leave)
- Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
- Possible domestic relocation assistance
Where you’ll be working In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own a world-class, integrated network of 18 mines, 4 independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.
Applications close on Wednesday 9 September 2026 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date).
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 LGBTQ+ 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.
