Adviser Environment at Rio Tinto in Gladstone

Job description

Environment Adviser | Gladstone Bring your environmental expertise to the frontline and help shape better, more sustainable outcomes across our operations Permanent, full-time opportunity which includes attractive salary, annual incentives and a range of additional benefits designed to make your life better Gladstone-based role working Monday to Friday (9-day fortnight) roster, providing you with the ability to live and enjoy the coastal lifestyle 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 We are looking for an Environment Adviser to join our HSE team at Rio Tinto’s Yarwun Refinery. In this role, you will partner with site operations and other service function professionals to champion Environmental, Safety and Health performance. This is a great opportunity for an individual who strives for excellence and enjoys working on both core functions and dynamic project work. We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best professionals and developing talent. We offer competitive, performance-based remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting. What you’ll be doing Reporting to the Superintendent Environment, and working as part of a team of environmental professionals, you will: Partner with operations and maintenance teams and stakeholders to support environmental risk management and reduction Implement and verify the business’ Integrated Environmental Management System alongside other Rio Systems Manage a range of environmental issues, for example: fauna/flora, surface and ground water quality, stormwater and erosion control, marine environment impacts, air emissions, extraction, land clearing, and rehabilitation activities and offset area management Project manage various contractors and consultants providing environmental services Provide environmental advice in the interpretation of legislation, acts, and regulations Prepare and submit compliance and investigation assessment reports in association with our licence to operate Collate, review, and interpret data for internal Rio Tinto and statutory reporting purposes About you The successful candidate will have the following: Relevant tertiary qualification/s in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related discipline Knowledge of concepts, theories and practices related to environmental aspects and impacts, risk management, State and Federal Legislation and integrated environmental management systems Knowledge of Management Systems ISO 14000:1 and the Queensland Environment regulatory framework Experience applying environmental management practices within an operational or industrial environment (large scale mineral processing or chemical manufacturing) Demonstrated experience in executing work with a strong attitude towards environmental, health and safety improvement Excellent communication and partnering skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with experience identifying risks and developing practical solutions 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 and salary packaging options Career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership