2026 Expressions of Interest | Electrical Maintainer/Operator

2026 Expressions of Interest | Electrical Maintainer/Operator

• Enjoy the outdoor lifestyle that Darwin offers, working an even-time day/night roster (BIBO to Jabiru)
• Relocation to Darwin provided, competitive salary, annual bonus scheme and benefits designed to make life better for you and your loved ones

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

Are you an Electrical Tradesperson ready to take on the challenge of working on a unique processing plant? Join our team at the Ranger Rehabilitation Project inJabiru and see where a career with Rio Tinto will take you.

We are currently taking expressions of interest for Electrical Maintainer/Operators to join our Project in 2026.

This is great opportunity to expand your technical skill set or utilise your experience in a new way while working with a friendly and experienced team who look after each other.

Living in Darwin, you’ll be able to take full advantage of the outdoors lifestyle on offer, as you’ll commute to Jabiru on a Bus In; Bus Out arrangement on a rotating Day/Night 7 on; 7 off roster (12.65 hr days).

Our roles combine a hybrid of maintenance and operational responsibilities, and you’ll also play a pivotal role in pro-actively working to identify opportunities for improvement.

What you will bring

Whether you specialise in Maintenance, Shutdowns, Processing, Instrumentation or High Voltage, we want to hear from you.

You will hold a valid Cert III Electrical Trade, a current 'C' class driver's licence, and demonstrate that the safety of yourself and your colleagues is critical to your work.

As these positions include a hybrid of Operator and Maintenance tasks, understanding of computers software packages and control systems is highly regarded.

What we offer

• Unique opportunity to contribute to a world-class project to return uranium mining to natural conditions surrounded by a pristine National Park environment
• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
• A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP)
• Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)
• Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters
• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options

Where you will be working

Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) operated the Ranger Uranium Mine near the town of Jabiru in the Northern Territory, Australia, previously mining and producing uranium oxide. In January 2021, ERA ceased all mining and processing activities at Ranger after 40 years of operation with the focus now shifting to rehabilitation.

The Ranger Rehabilitation Project is committed to the rehabilitation of the Ranger Project Area to a standard that will establish an environment similar to the adjacent Kakadu National Park. In 2024, ERA entered into a Management Services Agreement (MSA) with Rio Tinto to manage the Ranger Rehabilitation Project, which will build on ERA’s existing rehabilitation work with Rio Tinto’s technical expertise in designing, scoping and executing closure projects. We remain committed to working with all key stakeholders, including the Mirarr People to complete this important rehabilitation work.

Applications close 21st January 2026.

Holiday Season Update

We are inviting expressions of interest for future opportunities. By submitting your details, you’ll be considered for vacancies in 2026 as they arise. Once roles become available, shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly to discuss next steps. If you do not hear from us immediately, rest assured your application will remain on file for consideration as opportunities arise.

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About 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.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 InclusionAt 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.