Advisor Tailings Studies

Back to job search
Location
Perth, Western Australia
Category
Mining Resources & Energy
Salary
Posted
30-Jul-2026
Work type
Casual/Temp
Contact
Cait Parker
Reference
189908
The Advisor, Tailings Studies ia a role that is suited to a highly motivated professional with strong technical capability, and who is passionate about delivering high-quality solutions and contributing to the ongoing safe storage of tailings.

Key Accountabilities:
  • Lead the planning, development and delivery of safe tailings storage facilities for both sustaining and growth projects, aligned with Rio Tinto Standards and GISTM requirements.
  • Develop strategic tailings capacity and closure/decommissioning plans that support mine operations and long-term business objectives.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated tailings solutions across Concept, Order of Magnitude and Pre-Feasibility study phases.
  • Prepare and manage study scopes, schedules, cost estimates and key project deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Engage with operational teams, Responsible Dam Engineers, regulators and external stakeholders to support design development, approvals and community engagement activities.
  • Identify, assess and manage project risks, partnering with the Engineer of Record to integrate technical risk assessments and support ALARP outcomes.
  • Support feasibility, execution and operational handover activities, ensuring design intent is maintained through to implementation and ongoing facility management.
About the Candidate:
  • Degree qualified civil engineer, geotechnical engineer, hydrogeologist, environmental engineer or metallurgist who identifies as a tailings professional. Tailings Management experience gained through consulting or operations.
  • A confident communicator with proven study leadership capability and strong safety leadership

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.
Apply now

Share this job

Interested in this job?
Save Job
Create as alert

Similar Jobs

SCHEMA MARKUP ( This text will only show on the editor. )