Superintendent Geoscience – Robe Valley Lead, mentor, coach and develop the Mine Technical Services Geoscience teams across the Pilbara An exciting opportunity to lead a team of engaged, technical geoscientists Join a supportive team with a focus on inclusion, safety and work life balance on a fly in; fly our or residential 5:2 / 4:3 roster Drive change, innovation and communicate orebody value and risk as part of our work About the role Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. We are looking for an experienced Superintendent Geoscience to lead a team of Geology, Hydrogeology and Geotechnical technical experts, at Robe Valley operations, while providing support to the Mine Operations teams to ensure performance is in line with short to medium term objectives. This is an exciting role, responsible for the delivery of the Geology, Hydrogeology and Geotechnical Engineering functions from plan to day-to-day execution. Based on site, the role is working 5 days on, 2 days off, 4 days on, 3 days off roster will provide you with the opportunity to: Lead a technical team to ensure a safe and respectful working culture Connect with and support other functions and stakeholders in the performance of duties, including being point of contact for the Mine Technical Services team and as required provide direction on execution of the mine plan Ensure a seamless alignment between alternate shift panels Lead and deliver Ore Body Knowledge and drilling programs for site Drive conformance to site water management plan including bore management, dewatering infrastructure and drill programs Reconciliation and performance of all geoscience models Management of Slope Geotechnical Hazards and first line assurance for Geology, Hydrogeology and Geotechnical Engineering Monitor and escalate risks through various forums Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, evaluating and implementing improvement opportunities utilising a range of Rio Tinto best practices What you will bring As a tertiary-qualified geoscience professional, you have experience in and are comfortable guiding and leading a technical team whilst working a complex setting. Ideally, you will have: Degree in a relevant discipline (Geology, Hydrogeology and Geotechnical) or a related discipline (e.g. Mine Engineering, Survey), with a strong foundation in all aspects of geoscience A passion for developing capability and building an inclusive team which values diversity of thought and experience Iron Ore experience and a good knowledge of the geology of the Pilbara (preferred) Strong background in safety and people leadership roles Excellent engagement skills and able to build relationships and collaborative environments with multiple stakeholders across a variety of locations In addition, the successful candidate will have a passion for continuous improvement, innovation and technical excellence. What we offer Be recognised for your contribution, you’re 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 Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus 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, personal leave, cultural leave) Work on Country with a residential role which offers company housing and financial support with living expenses including rent and utilities (power and water). To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more. Where you will be working Robe Valley Operations, located on Robe River Kuruma Country, is close to the community of Pannawonica in the scenic Pilbara region, approximately 200km south-west of Karratha. The operation comprises two key sites: Mesa A, which is primarily fly-in-fly-out, and Mesa J, which is strongly supported by a residential workforce living in Pannawonica. Rio Tinto provides subsidised housing for residential employees and their families looking to enjoy a comfortable and laid-back lifestyle with modern amenities including a supermarket, cafe, medical centre, community gym, youth centre, and a primary school that also supports secondary education through supervised distance learning for older children. Community groups provide sporting and social options for residents to get involved in, encouraging a unique balance between work and leisure for families and individuals residing in town. Applications close on Sunday 16 November 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date). 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 LGBTI 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.
