Trainee Crane Operator – Rio Tinto

Crane Operator Traineeships – Rio Tinto

We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure we strongly encourage women to apply, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us.

• The perfect balance, our roster gives you more time for the things that are important in your life and to your family and community
• Permanent employment which includes attractive trainee salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make your life better
• 8 days on, 6 days off continuous shift roster – ex Perth Airport only

About the role

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our Rio Tinto Iron Ore, Cranes and Transport team in the Pilbara. If you’re eager to learn, develop new skills and build a long-term career in the resources industry, we want to hear from you. 

In this role, you will receive industry leading training and gain hands-on experience operating mobile cranes up to 100T as well as rigging duties in a maintenance and shutdown environment. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow your career working alongside skilled professionals and industry subject matter experts while gaining valuable industry knowledge. 

At Rio Tinto Iron Ore, you will be operating a modern fleet of mobile cranes with the latest technology and equipment to assist you in gaining the skills required to succeed in your new career.

These roles are for applicants currently residing in the Perth metropolitan area.

Reporting to the Cranes and Transport Supervisors and working in a challenging and exciting environment you will be required to:

• Perform all activities associated with operating mobile cranes to support maintenance and shutdown activities across our Pilbara mine operations
• Supporting site teams with dogging and rigging duties
• Maintain mobile cranes and equipment to ensure cleanliness and operational availability
• Provide technical support to site teams in relation to all lifting operations.
• Ensure all risk assessments and lift plans are complete prior to all lifting activities.
• Lifting equipment inspections
• Participate in daily shift meeting and safety meetings

To be eligible for this traineeship opportunity you must:

• Have the right to work in Australia without requiring sponsorship
• Be 18 years of age
• Hold a current full unrestricted C class manual drivers’ licence or higher.

• Have the willingness to learn and develop mechanical aptitude as well as the physical stamina to work in an industrial environment for long hours.
• Have the commitment to undertake a 36-month traineeship which includes completing rigging and dogging tickets plus any other high risk tickets as instructed.

Current Rio Tinto employees are not eligible to apply for this traineeship program. Please see the careers page for other internal opportunities.

What we offer 

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress. 

• An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• A 36-month traineeship in a permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• A competitive traineeship base salary with an annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
• 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 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.  

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.   

Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

Who we are

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 and meet opportunities.

Where you’ll be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.

In Closing

Applications for this role will close on the 18/01/2025, however we do reserve the right to close the role earlier than stated. 

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions. You may also be required to complete on-line assessments as part of the selection process.

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.

Every Voice Matters

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.