Mine Operators - Entry LevelThe 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 designed to make your life better.About the roleWe 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 shifts 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 bringA 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 offerFull 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).Where you will be workingOur 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 percent who are women and 32 percent Indigenous employees. Activities include mine operations, maintenance, asset management, ports, cultural heritage management, and processing facility management.Applications close Friday 28th February 2025About Rio TintoRio 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.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Mine Operators - Weipa