Environmental Advisor

Lifestyle that works for you – a roster and team culture designed to support work‑life rhythm, wellbeing, and time for what matters outside of work.

Benefits that back you (and your family) – industry‑leading health coverage and support, plus generous leave and wellbeing resources so you can thrive at work and at home.

Join a world‑class organisation at a pivotal moment for copper – be part of a major new project supplying the materials the world needs, with the scale, stability, and long‑term career opportunities of a global leader.

At Rio Tinto, we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to succeed. We actively encourage applications from women and from people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We know that great technical capability comes in many forms, and we’re focused on building teams that reflect the communities we operate in and support each other to do their best work.

We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide the 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.

We are looking for an Environmental Advisor to join the Resolution Copper Environmental Team and provide technical support across day‑to‑day environmental compliance and regulatory activities.

This role suits an environmental professional who values both technical rigor and practical application. As an Environmental Advisor at Resolution Copper, you will support day‑to‑day environmental compliance across a complex, highly regulated operation working closely with site leaders and specialists to meet regulatory obligations and build strong relationships.

You will balance competing priorities, from regulatory queries to incident investigations. You will gather facts, work alongside leaders, and ensure actions align with permits and requirements. Under pressure, you remain calm, methodical, and solutions‑focused supporting effective outcomes while maintaining trust.

Reporting to the Principal Advisor – Environment and working closely with environmental and operational leaders, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinating environmental compliance activities within a highly regulated and complex operating environment
• Supporting compliance across air, waste, and water management areas
• Contributing to project‑level compliance activities, including inspections, reporting, data collection, and documentation (e.g. SPCC, RCRA, TRI, CAA, waste, and reclamation permitting)
• Building strong, effective relationships with operational teams to support understanding of compliance requirements and systems
• Collecting and managing data to support accurate technical and regulatory reporting
• Supporting schedules to help ensure permit and regulatory obligations are met
• Coordinating environmental projects and working with contractors
• Supporting the operation and continuous improvement of the Environmental Management System (EMS)
• Analysing and reporting environmental data to identify trends and support decision‑making
• Engaging with regulatory agencies, as required, in a professional and constructive manner
• Contributing to short-, medium-, and long‑term environmental planning activities
• Supporting investigations into environmental incidents and identifying improvement opportunities
• Exposure to GIS systems to support environmental data analysis and spatial reporting is advantageous

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Experience in environmental compliance
• Practical experience with waste and air quality regulations
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus
• Access to top‑tier family‑friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance…