Specialist Geoscientist

• 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. About the role 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. What you’ll be doing 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. About you 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. Required for Success • 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. Helpful for Success • 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. 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 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). #gts À propos de Rio Tinto Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des sociétés minières et des matériaux. Nous sommes établis dans 35 pays où nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l'aluminium, des minéraux critiques et d'autres matériaux nécessaires à la transition énergétique mondiale et à la prospérité des personnes, des communautés et des nations. Nous exerçons nos activités depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulées au fil des générations et sur les différents continents. Notre mission - trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin - nous guide dans notre quête d'innovation et d'amélioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits à faibles émissions et répondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons à créer des partenariats nous permettant de résoudre des problèmes, de créer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions. 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. innovation et amélioration continue sont au cœur de notre mission: Trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin. Chez nous, les esprits curieux trouvent leur place. Nous recherchons des personnes investies dans leur travail et attentionnées envers leurs collègues, audacieuses dans leur quête de solutions innovantes, et capables de sadapter rapidement pour résoudre des problèmes et saisir des opportunités. Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés sont libres être eux-mêmes. Nous valorisons un environnement où chaque voix compte, où toutes les cultures sont respectées, et où la diversité des perspectives est essentielle à notre réussite. Nous nous traitons les uns les autres avec équité et dignité, sans distinction de race, de genre, de nationalité, origine ethnique, de religion, âge, orientation sexuelle ou de toute autre marque de notre différence.