Surveyor

Surveyor | Weipa Turn measurements into meaningful insights that keep our mining operations safe, efficient and on track – your precision drives our progress Permanent, full-time opportunity which includes attractive salary, annual incentives and a range of additional benefits designed to make your life better Enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle in an ideal residential environment; become part of the Weipa community 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 At Rio Tinto, we believe the best decisions start with accurate data. We're seeking a Surveyor to provide critical survey support across our surface mining operations, helping ensure safe, efficient and productive outcomes. Working alongside mining engineers, planners and operational teams, you'll contribute to mine planning, production conformance, statutory compliance and spatial data governance. This role offers an opportunity to develop your technical capability while supporting the delivery of world-class mining operations. What You’ll Be Doing Reporting to the Superintendent Survey and GIS you will Undertake field surveying, measurements and calculations under professional supervision Provide geometric control to support safe and efficient mining operations Monitor mining activities and verify execution against production plans Prepare and maintain statutory mine plans and survey records Conduct stockpile surveys and support mine reconciliation activities Manage and maintain spatial data to ensure accuracy and integrity Collaborate with mining, planning and operational teams to support effective mine execution Contribute to survey governance, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives Uphold Rio Tinto's commitment to safety, teamwork and operational excellence About You To be successfully considered for this role, you will possess Essential Qualification in Surveying, Spatial Science or a related discipline Experience working in mine surveying, construction surveying or a similar technical environment Knowledge of surveying principles, geometric control and spatial data management Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to data integrity and accuracy, ensuring records, and business information are maintained to a high standard Experience using modern survey equipment and survey software Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across operational, technical and leadership teams, building productive relationships and influencing positive outcomes Remote Pilot License (RePL) for UAV use C Class driver’s licence Desirable Knowledge of Deswik Experience with Trimble equipment and terrestrial scanning Eligibility or registration with the Queensland Board of Surveyors (Mining Endorsement) 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, sick & cultural leave) Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more) Possible domestic relocation assistance Where you’ll be working Our Weipa operations in Far North Queensland includes three bauxite mines, processing facilities, shiploaders, an export wharf, two ports, power stations, a rail network and ferry terminals. Amrun, our newest mine, was completed in 2018 and will extend our Weipa bauxite operations by decades, significantly building on our 55-year history on the Western Cape, and providing jobs and supporting business growth in the region. The mine is located on traditional land. We work closely with the Traditional Owners to implement our agreements, ensuring that the benefits generated from mining support future generations and that important cultural heritage sites are identified and preserved. #gts About Rio Tinto Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities. 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.