Mine Operators – Entry Level
- The perfect balance, our roster gives you more time for the things that are important in your life and to your family and community
- Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority
- Permanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make your life better
About the role
Assessment Centre taking place Thursday 13th March in Weipa
We have entry level mining positions currently available and are seeking applications from Local Aboriginal & First Nations people to join our business. You will work as part of our Mine Development or Production team, operating 776D Haul Trucks with further training available on other machinery over time. Full on-the-job training will be provided. This is a fantastic opportunity for people with a strong work ethic, commitment to learning and a ‘can do’ attitude.
Positions are available at both Northern or Southern Operations, working either a rotating 4/5/5 day/night or 7/7 day/night shift roster, giving you more time for the things that are important to you outside of work. We have options to suit your lifestyle and goals, at Andoom (Northern Operations) you’ll be home after each shift and for roles based at Amrun (Southern Operations) you will stay at our camp during shift and commute back to Weipa on days off, with an additional allowance to compensate you for time away from home.
You’ll be part of an inclusive team, supported by your Supervisor to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team.
Successful Candidates will enter a job ready pool of Operators, ready to be placed into vacancies either at Andoom or Amrun.
What you’ll bring
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
- A manual ‘C’ class driver’s license
- Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset
- High degree of ownership and responsibility for the equipment under your control
What we offer
- Full on the job training
- Competitive base salary
- Various benefits including remote area allowance, Weipa accommodation benefit and remote area holiday travel allowance
- Amrun allowance (for roles based at Amrun)
- A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
- A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
- 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
- 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 (annual, paid parental, sick leave)
- Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
We are committed to promoting diversity within Rio Tinto and as a special measure to we strongly encourage women to apply.
Where you will be working
Our Weipa Operations includes two bauxite mines, processing facilities, ship loaders, an export wharf, two ports, power stations, a rail network and ferry terminals. Located on the Western Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, each year the operation produces more than 35 million tonnes of bauxite.
Our operations are supported by a 1,900-strong workforce—including 30 per cent who are women and 32 per cent Indigenous employees. Activities include mine operations, maintenance, asset management, ports, cultural heritage management, and processing facility management.
The development of Amrun mine, which was completed in 2018, will extend the life of our Weipa bauxite operations by decades to come and significantly build on our 55-year history on the Western Cape.
Applications close Friday 28th February 2025
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.
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Working at Rio Tinto
Help us deliver the materials that make human progress possible.
The plane you’re flying in just landed. You fire up your phone and get your laptop out of the overhead bin. Immediately, you’re in work mode – thousands of miles from your office. Do you ever stop to think about all the materials that make life in the 21st century possible? At Rio Tinto, we discover, develop and deliver the materials that drive human progress. When you work with us, you’ll experience advantages you won’t find anywhere else.
Working in our Operations teams
The most important thing you’ll uncover is your own potential.
Working in Operations at Rio Tinto means you can make a hands-on difference in the discovery and delivery of the materials that make human progress possible. In return, we strive to help you achieve and even exceed your career goals. Join us and experience:
Our application process
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Apply
The first thing you’ll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We’ll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.
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Undergo assessments
Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you’ll need to complete.
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Interview(s)
Our interviews could be in person or online. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.
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Offers and checks
At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we’ll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment depending on the role you have applied for.
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Join the Rio Tinto team
Once the checks have been completed, we’ll be in touch to talk with you about your start date and answer any questions you may have before you start with us.