Senior Ecologist (Flora & Fauna)
- Darwin based
- Attractive remuneration package
- Career development opportunity
Rio Tinto is a leading international mining group headquartered in the UK. Rio Tinto's business is finding, mining and processing mineral resources. Major products are aluminium, copper, diamonds, energy (coal and uranium), gold, industrial minerals (borax, titanium dioxide, salt, talc) and iron ore. Activities span the world but are strongly represented in Australia and North America with businesses in South America, Asia, Europe and Southern Africa. For more information, please visit www.riotinto.com
Energy Resources of Australia is a publicly listed company that has mined and produced uranium oxide from its Ranger mine in the beautiful and rugged Alligator Rivers area of the Northern Territory since 1980. The open cut Ranger mine is on Aboriginal land, and is surrounded by, but separate from, the spectacular Kakadu National Park.
Playing a central part in the Ecology Group this role will be accountable for a wide variety of ecology projects in natural resource management and mine site rehabilitation on ERA leases. You will be accountable for integrating existing scientific knowledge and capability into tactical and strategic projects with a particular focus on:
- Undertaking baseline surveys of biodiversity on the Ranger and Jabiluka leases;
- Developing and implementing a biodiversity management plan for the ERA leases; and
- Developing rehabilitation strategies and closure criteria for flora and fauna at the Ranger mine site;
Your open communication style will enable you connect with a wide range of stakeholders, including traditional owners. The ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams or independently and act as a mentor to junior members of staff will be highly sought after.
With a PhD or equivalent qualification in a field directly related to flora or fauna ecology, you will have a number of years experience in plant or animal ecology/biology in addition to experience in applied Natural Resource Management in degraded environments including mine sites.
A high level of competency in report writing and the ability to present high level information to stakeholders through the most appropriate medium eg: meetings, reports, PowerPoint, maps, visualisation will be highly regarded.
In return we offer a rewarding role within the Rio Tinto group, with strong support from an existing team and a lifestyle difficult to beat within the industry. A highly competitive remuneration package, relocation and a range of additional benefits which include participation in salary packaging, medical assistance scheme and Rio Tinto share scheme, will be offered to the successful candidate along with excellent career progression opportunities.
Apply now and make a career and lifestyle move to Rio Tinto in the beautiful Kakadu region.
