Laboratory Operator, Metallurgical Evaluation – residential – Dampier

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion

• Residential role : Dampier / Karratha

• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Laboratory Operator to join our Dampier Metallurgical Evaluation

This position involves conducting minerals processing testwork using a variety of bench and pilot-scale metallurgical testing equipment.

Based at the EII Main Laboratory facility and reporting to the Supervisor of Metallurgical Evaluation, your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering timely and accurate testwork results

• Conducting testing, analysis, and providing feedback in accordance with established procedures

• Supporting inventory management for bulk stored samples, including sample receipt and dispatch

• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of procedures for laboratory and bulk handling facilities

• Sharing your expertise to ensure the effective operation and optimal use of plant and equipment

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and results-driven environment, fostering continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What you’ll bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have: 

• Current High Risk license – forklift (LF)

• Previous laboratory experience – 2 years

• C Class license – HR license desirable

• Strong oral & written communication skills

• Computer literacy skills with MS office products

• Good attention to details

• Ability to work effectively both within a team and independently with minimal supervision

• Logical thinking

• Excellent stakeholder engagement

What we offer  

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

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

• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto 

• Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia 

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus 

• 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, cultural leave) 

• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them 

• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more

Where you’ll be working

This role will be offered residential in the heart of Dampier / Karratha, where you will work at our Dampier Ports operation on an even time roster, 5 days on, 5 days off, 4 days on, 5 days off, 5 days on, 4 days off. Please note, Rio Tinto housing is not always guaranteed, however, housing benefits i.e. subsidies and housing support payment for living in your own home is available

Living in Dampier or Karratha offers a unique lifestyle with a powerful sense of community. The region is known for its stunning natural beauty, including the nearby Karijini National Park, Millstream-Chichester National Park, and the Burrup Peninsula with its ancient rock art. The coastal location provides opportunities for fishing, boating, and exploring the beautiful Dampier Archipelago.

Karratha is a vibrant town with excellent amenities, including quality schools, healthcare facilities, and a range of recreational activities. The area is also a gateway to some of Western Australia’s most iconic tourist destinations, such as Exmouth, Coral Bay and Broome which are all within driving distance, making it an ideal place for both work and leisure.

Our port facilities consist of four shipping terminals located on the Pilbara coast at Dampier and Cape Lambert which form an essential part of our logistics process. Each terminal has facilities for train unloading, iron ore stockpiling, product blending and ship loading.

Please note, Rio Tinto housing is not always guaranteed, however, housing benefits i.e. subsidies and housing support payment for living in your own home is available

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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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