September 11, 2024

Rio Tinto

Jabiru

Specialist Hydrogeologist

Specialist Hydrogeologist

Be part of a dedicated team that is safety driven and values inclusion
One of the world’s most unique sites, with the focus now shifting to comprehensive world-class rehabilitation whilst maintaining successful operation of a critical path asset
2 weeks on, 1 week off, Fly In; Fly Out roster from Brisbane, Queensland
Site based role, in Jabiru, Northern Territory

Where we’re all welcome
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 who we are.
We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. We leverage our diversity to be better and build capability for now and future
About the role
As the Ranger Rehabilitation project progresses through closure there is a requirement for a Specialist Hydrogeologist to support the on-site Water Management team. The Water Management team performs a critical role in ensuring the protection of the surrounding environment and downstream community during the rehabilitation of the former Ranger Uranium mine site.
Reporting to the Superintendent Water Management and working in a collaborative environment with other water and environment professionals, your function will be to:

Provide technical analysis and reporting of groundwater data for compliance and assessment against operational controls, commitments and licensing requirements.
Lead focused hydrogeological investigations to support operational water management requirements including project management of consultant lead investigations.
Provide technical support to the closure studies team undertaking groundwater modelling, contaminated sites investigations, and surface water studies.
Implement improvement projects to support groundwater monitoring, data management, analysis and reporting.
Support water management initiatives to progress Ranger rehabilitation including catchment conversion, monitoring rationalisation, and bore rehabilitation.
Project manage the update and calibration of the Gold Sim Ranger water balance model.

What you will bring
To succeed in this role, you will have:

A commitment to the safety of yourself and the team
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree qualification in either Hydrogeology, Hydrology, or similar Geoscience.
At least 3 to 6 years’ experience as a hydrogeologist in the field of mine water management or mine rehabilitation.
Strong analytical, reporting and verbal communications skills.
Experience with Arc GIS, Gold Sim, groundwater modelling, data analysis and data visualisation software is highly desirable.
Experience with internal and external stakeholder engagement and communication.
Current / valid driver’s license.

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 safety-focused and inclusive working environment
A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP)
Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)
Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
Indigenous Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment
Indigenous leadership programmes across professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.
Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options

Who we are
Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) is a publicly listed company with Rio Tinto as its major shareholder. ERA, established in 1979, previously mined and produced uranium oxide from its Ranger mine in the beautiful and rugged Alligator Rivers area of the Northern Territory. The Ranger mine is located on Aboriginal land, surrounded by, but currently separate from, Kakadu National Park.
ERA’s production operations on the Ranger Project Area ceased in January 2021, with the major focus now shifting to the comprehensive world-class rehabilitation of the Ranger mine that will eventually allow it to be incorporated back into the Kakadu National Park should the Traditional Owners and the Commonwealth Government wish.
The Ranger Rehabilitation Project is the largest project of its kind in Australia and possibly the world. It is unique in that it is rehabilitating land in one of the world’s most culturally and environmentally sensitive locations, surrounded by the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park on the land of the Mirarr Traditional Owners, located three hours southeast of Darwin.
Closing date: 25th September 2024