Advisor Survey Delivery

The role: Field Survey Advisor
Location: Perth (city) based location
Duration: two (2) year contract
Roster: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week

Chandler Macleod are pleased to offer people who are interested in native flora and fauna a genuinely exciting opportunity to join us at our client, a Tier 1 iron ore miner, as a Field Survey Advisor

• If you can work well with people, are adaptable and value safety this could be perfect for you
• This is your chance to learn about Biological Assessment in this development opportunity

This Perth based opportunity involves occasional site travel but there is flexibility if you want to spend more time on country learning from biological experts and Traditional Owners.
The Pilbara Environment and Cultural Knowledge team has a really important role in the identification and preservation of the native flora and fauna in the Pilbara region, where our clients mines operate. Experience is not essential in environmental surveys, this is a development role we are offering. This is an opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team, who can help you learn about relevant legislation, technical guides and how to apply them to Pilbara-focused environmental approvals.
Reporting to the Superintendent - Survey Delivery PECK and working in a collaborative and exciting environment within our State Agreements and Approvals team you will learn to and eventually independently;

• Lead biological surveys in remote Pilbara areas
• Undertake effective survey planning including health and safety, scheduling, site mobilisation and logistics for environmental consultants
• Effectively apply the steps of Rio Tinto contractor management
• Contribute to the development and improvement of biological assessment methods, processes and technologies to ensure continuous improvement
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external technical specialists
• Provide procurement support through the vendor identification, selection and procurement processes, performance management process
• Contribute toward an inclusive culture through collaboration with peers across the broader Environmental Approvals team

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• A commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and your team
• Ideally you will bring project management, contractor management and administration experinece
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills coupled with an ability to think on your feet and make quick rational decisions
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to quickly develop positive and robust relationships with stakeholders
• Experience using technical software e.g. GIS/ ArcGIS
• Ability to work flexibly in a high-paced role, managing deliverables and stakeholders whilst maintaining autonomy and self-motivation
• Consistently demonstrates behaviours aligned with Rio Tinto values of Courage, Care and Curiosity

To be considered for this opportunity you must be legally entitled to work without restriction in Australia and most importantly currently residing in Perth as this is a Perth based role.


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.