Trainer

Mining Trainer

• Help shape the future talent of Rio Tinto

• Gudai-Darri based role offering FIFO from Perth

• Full-time 8/6 days only roster Wed/Wed

• Deliver training across MEM HME, Tooling and CAT MineStar

Where we’re all welcome​

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 who we are. 

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 acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

Applications are now open for professional trainers and assessors with the right mindsets, values, and behaviours to build the capability of our people. These roles are a great opportunity for people who are passionate about unlocking human capability, building a diverse culture, and supporting safe productivity. 

Working an 8 days on, and 6 days off and reporting to the Capability Development (CD) Training Supervisor. You will also be instrumental in supporting our teams.

You’ll bring strong communication skills with the ability to work as a collaborative team member within Capability Development, as well as with our stakeholders and step up to support the People Experience function when required.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Train and assess frontline workers through one-on-one, infield, classroom, or group delivery in accordance with the training schedule agreed by the operational and CD training supervisor

• Utilise and record attendance through CD systems and associated processes as well as perform basic administration as required

• Complete and submit required training material and currency to ensure high quality CD training is delivered

• Attend Prestart meetings with operational teams. Ensure travel is done in accordance with operational requirements, training assessors will travel to and from village to site as required via onsite busses with the operational teams relevant to the stream they are supporting

• Participating and working on creating a positive and engaging experience for those undertaking multiskilling within the operation

• Support leaders with the required training to enable personnel to be multiskilled prior to entering their work environment

• Train frontline workforce through one on one, infield, classroom or group delivery

• Role modelling safety leadership by striving for zero harm, demonstrating the Rio Tinto values and safety culture, especially through improved safety.

• Support frontline leaders in supporting multiskilled training team members

About you 

• Excellent communication skills to influence, engage and build strong rapport with key stakeholders

• A passion and curiosity to build knowledge of your stakeholders and the work they do

• Effective time management skills, the ability to balance multiple and competing priorities and demonstrated ability to support diverse groups to achieve desired outcomes

• Technical skill of work stream processes

• On Job Trainer qualification

• Certificate IV Training and Assessment (seen as advantageous but not essential)

What we offer: 

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority 

• Career growth working within a high-performing, supportive and experienced team 

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program and applicable travel allowances 

• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family 

• Attractive share ownership plan 

• Company rebated 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) 

Where you’ll be working 

Our Gudai-Darri iron ore mine is our most technologically advanced mine. In addition to leveraging technology already in use across Rio Tinto, such as autonomous trucks, trains and drills, Gudai-Darri also has more than 70 design innovations including a reclaimer with a rotable bucket wheel, a world class laboratory and in-field access to data and systems for all team members.

The Caterpillar mining fleet at Gudai-Darri includes autonomous trucks, production drills, and in a world first, autonomous water carts. 

Located 110km north-west of Newman, Gudai-Darri will produce up to 43 million tonnes of iron ore a year in its first phase, contributing to our flagship product, the Pilbara Blend™. It will also become a production hub for our iron ore business, incorporating world class infrastructure and a 166-kilometre rail line connecting the mine to our existing network.

Gudai-Darri is creating jobs and business opportunities in Western Australia. More than 2,000 people have been employed as part of its construction with approximately 600 permanent operational roles created.  

Applications close on Wednesday 28th January 2026. Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date.

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.

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