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Hydrographer Water Monitoring


Company : RioTinto


Location : Darwin, City of Darwin


Created : 2025-04-09


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Hydrographer Water MonitoringBe part of a dedicated team that is safety driven and values inclusiveOne of the worlds most unique sites, with the focus now shifting to comprehensive world-class rehabilitation whilst maintaining successful operation of a critical path assetSite based role, bus in; bus out arrangement from DarwinWhere were all welcomeWe 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 who we are.On the Ranger Rehabilitation Project, 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 elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. We leverage our diversity to be better and build capability for now and future generations.About the roleAs the Ranger Rehabilitation project progresses there is an opportunity for an experienced Hydrographer to join the on-site Water Management team. The Water Management team performs a critical role in ensuring the protection of the surrounding environment and downstream community during the rehabilitation of the former Ranger Uranium mine site.Reporting to the Superintendent Water Management and working in a collaborative environment with other water and environment professionals, your function will be to:Deliver routine field operation, data collection and maintenance programs to meet organisational and regulatory requirementsUse specialist Hydrometric and calibration instrumentation, reagents, and database tools to test, calibrate and verify in situ instrumentationManage and maintain the existing water management telemetry and communication networks.Proficiency in Hydstra or similar database tools to critically evaluate, edit and archive hydrometric data, assessing its reliability and suitability for useEnsure all hydrometric, scientific and metadata records are kept to industry and organisational standardsAssist with construction, installation and commissioning of hydrometric gauging stations and environmental monitoring sitesConduct flow gaugings and rating developmentWhat you will bringTo succeed in this role, you will have:A commitment to the safety of yourself and the teamA minimum of a diploma qualification in Hydrography, hydrometrics or equivalentAt least 2 years experience as a hydrographer or hydrometric officerAustralian Hydrographers Association CAH or CPH certification (highly desired)Strong analytical, reporting, and verbal communications skillsExperience with Hydstra or similar hydrography software, ArcGIS, and data visualisation software.Current/valid drivers licenseWhat we offerUnique opportunity to contribute to a world-class project to return uranium mining to natural conditions surrounded by a pristine National Park environmentA safety-focused and inclusive working environmentA competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP)Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programsLeave for all of lifes reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional mattersGenerous Rio Tinto employee share programDomestic relocation assistance on offerExtensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging optionsWhere you''ll be workingEnergy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) is a publicly listed company with Rio Tinto its major shareholder. ERA 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 Ranger mine is located on Aboriginal land, and is surrounded by, but separate from Kakadu National Park.Mining at Ranger ceased in November 2012 and since then, Ranger has been processing ore from stockpiles.The role is Darwin based on a Bus in Bus out arrangement between Ranger Mine and Darwin.Who we areEnergy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) is a publicly listed company with Rio Tinto as its major shareholder. ERA, established in 1979, previously mined and produced uranium oxide from its Ranger mine in the beautiful and rugged Alligator Rivers area of the Northern Territory. The Ranger mine is located on Aboriginal land, surrounded by, but currently separate from, Kakadu National Park.ERAs production operations on the Ranger Project Area ceased in January 2021, with the major focus now shifting to the comprehensive world-class rehabilitation of the Ranger mine that will eventually allow it to be incorporated back into the Kakadu National Park should the Traditional Owners and the Commonwealth Government wish.The Ranger Rehabilitation Project is the largest project of its kind in Australia and possibly the world. It is unique in that it is rehabilitating land in one of the worlds most culturally and environmentally sensitive locations, surrounded by the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park on the land of the Mirarr Traditional Owners, located three hours southeast of Darwin.Applications close 24th April 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr