Senior Adviser Geology Systems

Senior Adviser - Geology Systems (Database Administrator)  | Brisbane

• Exciting opportunity to join a global organisation at the forefront of mining
• Excellent work environment where people are valued and respected
• Great work life balance, so you can spend more time on the things that are important to you outside of work
• Attractive salary, annual incentive program and a huge range of employee benefits and discounts designed to make life better
• Permanent full-time opportunity based in Brisbane

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We’re looking for a Senior Adviser – Geology Systems & Data to own the integrity, security, and availability of our drilling, sampling, and assay data. In this role, you’ll provide technical leadership across geological data systems and workflows—ensuring high‑quality, validated datasets are captured, maintained, and delivered to support exploration, evaluation, studies, resource definition, mine planning, and statutory reporting.

You’ll work closely with Geologists, Field & Drilling teams, External laboratories and drilling contractors, Technical Development, the Resource team, and IS&T at Rio Tinto.

Key responsibilities include:

• Administering and maintaining geological databases (e.g. acQuire, Arena, SQL-based geological databases)
• Managing data quality through validation rules, QA/QC checks, audits, and issue resolution
• Coordinating data imports from drilling contractors, laboratories, and field teams; reconciling assays and resolving discrepancies
• Maintaining sample ID frameworks, chain-of-custody records, assay status tracking, and historical data integrity
• Configuring database structures, permissions, and user access; supporting integrations with tools such as Leapfrog, Surpac, Micromine, Datamine and Deswik
• Field team IT support on logging hardware, software, systems with a component of field work
• Producing validated datasets and reports for resource estimation, technical studies, and regulatory reporting (e.g. JORC / NI 43‑101)
• Driving governance, backup/recovery, continuous improvement, and automation opportunities (SQL/Python advantageous)
• Providing user support and training for database systems and data entry tools

About you:

You’re a detail-driven geoscience data specialist who enjoys bringing order, assurance, and reliability to complex geological datasets. You’re confident partnering with geologists, laboratories, and field teams, and you’re comfortable balancing data governance with practical delivery.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong experience administering acQuire and Arena (use and setup)
• Solid capability with SQL Management Studio and SQL-based data environments
• Proven experience managing drilling, sampling, and assay data in mining or exploration
• Strong knowledge of geological data workflows, laboratory data processes, and QA/QC principles
• High attention to detail, sound judgement, and strong problem-solving capability
• Clear communication skills and the ability to influence data standards and good practice across stakeholders

It’s a bonus if you have:

• Experience with geological data platforms
• Exposure to drilling, assay, FTIR, QAQC and resource estimation workflows and reporting support
• Scripting/automation skills (e.g. SQL, Python) and a continuous improvement mindset

Qualifications:

• Degree/diploma in Geology, Information Systems, Data Management (or related), or equivalent industry experience

What we offer:

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• 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
• Experience working in dynamic, large-scale supply chain environments
• Fostering and developing strong, collaborative working relationships
• Commerce or operational finance experience
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant or transferrable discipline

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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.