Analyst Geoscientific Data Management

Analyst Geoscientific Data Management – Perth based

• Work for a global mining company
• Opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary geoscience team delivering the resources of the future
• Perth based permanent part-time or full-time role with flexible work arrangements

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

Rio Tinto Iron Ore’s Resource Development provides support and sustains our Pilbara Mine Operations through delivery of orebody knowledge that ensures resources are developed in time, future value opportunities are identified and developed, and tenure remains secure. The team are seeking an Analyst Geoscientific Data Management who will implement, maintain and administer data and information systems and contribute to the delivery of high quality, timely data to support wider Rio Tinto Iron Ore operations. Critical systems managed within the team include ProTrak, acQuire, Envirosys and Imago.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a geology background to get into data analytics and applications and work in an office environment, or a data specialist who will thrive with developing geoscience and mining knowledge.

Reporting to the Specialist Geoscientific Data this role will:

• Provide operational support and troubleshooting to ensure geoscientific data is current, accurate and accessible
• Ensure data and information management practices are undertaken in accordance with standards and procedures
• Advise and assist teams on best use/capabilities of databases and related systems
• Provide training to enable effective use of data management processes and systems
• Maintain a current knowledge of database, systems and related technology
• Support the implementation of improvement initiatives
• Contribute to communication, planning, implementation and review of processes
• Assist with implementing best practice and fit-for-purpose data and information systems, processes, practices and solutions.

We’ll support and empower you to challenge yourself, learn from others, share your own ideas freely and achieve excellence in technical and leadership outcomes. You’ll get to work with key stakeholders across Operations and Technical support.

Your development is important and we will support you to further build your skills and knowledge through a structured mix of experience, exposure, and education opportunities.

Where you’ll be working

This position will work out of the Rio Tinto Central Park building offices in the Perth CBD with flexibility to be offered on a permanent part-time or full-time basis. Occasional working from home days and ad hoc travel to site in the Pilbara region of Western Australia will form a rewarding part of the role. 

About you

The ideal applicant will have:

• Proficient computer systems skills and strong data literacy
• Inquisitive continuous learning style with an interest in data analytics
• Skills in Geoscientific Data Management systems – i.e. acQuire or Envirosys
• Demonstrated experience working with databases, TSQL or other programming
• Previous experience and/or well-developed knowledge of the mining industry
• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science or Geoscience preferred

In addition, you will have a passion for business improvement, innovation and technical excellence.

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Flexible working from home arrangements as per operational requirements
• 18 weeks of gender-neutral and equal paid parental leave, with continued superannuation contributions whilst employees are on unpaid or half paid parental leave
• 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 leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more); and
• Local relocation packages offered for Australian residents only

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 and meet opportunities.

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, 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.

Applications close on 17 Nov 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)