• 2-year duration
• Full time role based in the CBD
• Opportunity for learning and development

About Our Client:

Rio Tinto operates the world’s largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets. These assets include a world-class, integrated network of 15 iron ore mines, four port facilities, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure. Rio Tinto are expanding operations in the Pilbara to epic proportions while introducing next generation technologies to deliver greater efficiency, lower production costs and improved health, safety, and environmental performance.

About the Role:

WorkPac are currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join the State Agreements and Approvals team within Rio Tinto. This role will assist with administrative tasks relating to land tenure, operations, assets and infrastructure (current and future) within the Warden’s Court. This role is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who possesses the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain flexibility to adapt to changing business conditions. This position is a Monday to Friday roster, reporting to the Manager Warden’s Court.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the identification, preparation and lodgement of relevant objections to protect Rio Tinto’s tenure and infrastructure portfolio
• Ensure Compliance obligations to support the objections and wardens court process within regulatory timeframes, including the preparation and lodgement of statutory documents and correspondence.
• Maintain the Warden’s court obligations data base, monitoring and recording compliance within relevant deadlines and prepare weekly & monthly reports.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage relationships with RTIO technical and support staff to ensure timely receipt of support documentation.
• Perform general administration duties which include document control, coordinating meetings and taking minutes
• Complying with all HSEQ systems, chairing and contributing to team and safety meetings.
  
  

Skills & Experience Required:

• Experience working with the Western Australian Mining Act, Land Administration Act or State Agreement Act or associated processes beneficial
• Extensive administrative experience, or experience working within a strict regulatory or compliance environment.
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field beneficial
• High level of attention to detail with proven experience in a role where accuracy and timelines are paramount
• Flexible and adaptive approach to fluctuating workloads
• A current ‘C’ class drivers licence.
• Experience in the Wardens Court in Western Australia beneficial
• Experience using Mineral Titles Online, WAMEX and LANDGATE beneficial
• Experience using TENGRAPH, ArcGIS or similar mapping systems beneficial

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button to submit your application or for more information please contact:

WorkPac Principal Consultant: Georgia Guy on (08) 6462 1147 or [email protected] quoting the below reference number.

Job Reference Number: 7469J20256215

About WorkPac

WorkPac is Australia’s largest privately owned workforce services business with over 1.3 million registered candidates. We offer tailored solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across Mining, Construction, Healthcare and more. Our consistent promise to both candidates and clients is that choosing WorkPac is always a ‘Good Move’.

At WorkPac, we recognise we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.