Geoscientists at Rio Tinto, Perth

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

Full time

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for two Geoscientists to join our Mine Technical Services teams at Yandicoogina, and at Paraburdoo . These roles offer an opportunity to work closely with operational and technical teams, supporting the delivery of mine geology activities that contribute to safe, efficient and informed mining outcomes.

Reporting to the Superintendent Geoscience, you will:

What you’ll bring:

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.

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 are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment
· Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programme for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This programme is designed to create long term sustainable careers for our Indigenous Employees to grow into leadership or technical pathways to ensure you have every opportunity to grow your career.
· Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.

Where you’ll be working

Yandicoogina Region
Located approximately 95km northwest of Newman in the East Pilbara, Yandicoogina is one of Australia's highest-producing iron ore mines. The site produces unique Hamersley Iron Yandi (HIY) fines and operates a fleet of autonomous haul trucks and drills, supporting efficient and safe operations.
Yandicoogina is recognised for its strong culture of teamwork, safety, and innovation, with a pioneering spirit. The mine supports a fly-in fly-out workforce from multiple regional hubs, including Perth, Busselton, and Derby - enhancing accessibility and community engagement across Western Australia.

Greater Paraburdoo
Located on the traditional lands of the Yinhawangka people, Greater Paraburdoo is home to one of Rio Tinto's key bedded iron ore deposits in the heart of the Pilbara.
A FIFO role at Greater Paraburdoo offers the opportunity to be part of a world-class mining operation while enjoying the balance and flexibility that FIFO life provides. When you're on site, you'll have access to modern accommodation, quality dining options and recreational facilities, including a gym and swimming pool, in a welcoming community designed to help you feel at home on roster.
Surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Pilbara and within reach of iconic destinations such as Karijini National Park, Greater Paraburdoo offers a unique working environment where you can build meaningful relationships, develop your career and contribute to providing the materials the world needs.

Applications close on the 20 th of November. (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.