6-month contract

Monday to Friday Roster

CBD Location

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 is seeking an Approvals Planner to join Rio Tinto’s Planning Readiness Team, based in Perth on a Monday–Friday roster. This role supports Pilbara Operations by submitting and managing all ground access approvals for future drilling, track maintenance, and laydown areas. You’ll work closely with technical teams, government approvals, and heritage processes to ensure timely and accurate approvals that support long-term development.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate documentation (including GIS files) for internal submissions of strategic ground access approvals

Collaborate with Readiness Specialists and technical teams to ensure submissions align with project scope

Track and manage all resource development ground access submissions

Submit heritage field survey requests for medium- and long-term drill plans

Coordinate, prioritise, and escalate requests to meet heritage survey schedules

Work with state government approvals to identify and track new clearing mechanisms

Skills & Experience

Commitment to safety for self and team

Experience with GIS (ArcPro or ArcMap highly regarded)

Understanding of ground disturbance permitting and related legislation

Strong planning or scheduling skills, ideally in a project environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)

Current C Class Driver’s Licence

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: 7469J20257341

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.