Specialist Hydrogeologist at Rio Tinto, Perth

Specialist Hydrogeologist at Rio Tinto in Perth. Full-time. Est. up to $200k. Apply with swipeandhired.

Full time

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

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Specialist Hydrogeologist to join our Perth-based team. he Specialist Hydrogeologist will be responsible for delivery of water related investigations to improve RTIO’s hydrogeological knowledge base and facilitate future expansion projects while sustaining ongoing mining operations within the 10-year time horizon.

The role will also require the development of innovative groundwater management strategies to effectively mitigate dewatering / water supply related risks to key environmental receptors within the deposit area. The Specialist position will manage a diverse array of activities spanning technical hydrogeology analyses, reporting, drilling design, studies and approval support, and contract / financial management.

The role demands a practical approach to technical problems, an understanding of risk-based assessments, and an ability to work proactively within multi-discipline teams. A positive ‘can do’ attitude to achieve results is highly regarded.

Reporting to the Principal Hydrogeologist, you will be responsible for:

What you’ll bring

What we offer

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:

Where you’ll be working

This role offers a Monday to Friday roster based at Rio Tinto’s Perth head office at the Central Park building where you will work closely with operational and technical teams to support hydrogeology, water management and dewatering outcomes across the business.

Advertising will close on the Wednesday 20th of November, 2026 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to cease advertising earlier)

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.