Opportunity to work in a diverse high performing team

Build strong partnerships with a broad variety of stakeholders

2 year duration | Perth based role

About our client:
Rio Tinto operates the worlds 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 is seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and technically minded professional to join Rio Tinto’s State Agreements and Approvals team as Operations & Development Advisor.Within this role, you will gain technical approvals knowledge and use your interpersonal skills to work with a team of experienced professionals in coordinating approval of internal ground disturbing permits to support Rio Tinto’s Iron Ore operations.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Coordinating the effective delivery of environmental and other Government approvals for Rio Tinto’s Iron Ore operations

Administering and managing the Approvals Request process for assigned suite of projects/sites.

Managing multiple stakeholders and facilitating resolution of issues to enable authorisation of Approvals Requests to execute RT activities.

Issuing Approvals Requests through the dedicated Approvals Requests Coordination System.

Coordinating advice to the business on approvals requirements and articulating the impacts sensitivities may have on the timing of approvals delivery.

Enhancing and improving systems and processes to effectively report on approvals updates.

Skills & Experience Required:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Strong organisation and written communication skills

Experience in working within approvals and/or GIS systems is preferred

C Class Driver’s Licence.

About WorkPac:
The WorkPac Group 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’.

Apply Now
Click on the Apply button or for a confidential discussion please contact:

Principal Consultant: Bella Mason via Contact Number08 9201 6268 or [email protected] quoting the below Reference Number
Job Reference Number: 7469J20256508

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.