Apprentice Communication Technician – Rio Tinto Tom Price Opportunity

We encourage Indigenous Peoples and women to apply, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us.

• Complete a four-year Apprenticeship with a global leader and set yourself up for success into the future.
• Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority.
• Learn and develop your skills at our world class operations.
• Residential or Fly in-Fly Out opportunity – From Perth

We’re better together

Join our supportive team at our Pilbara Operations and you’ll have opportunities to learn and continue to grow your career as we find better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

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.  

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 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.   

About the Role

We are looking for a talented person who is eager to join our company in February 2026 as an Apprentice Communication Technician reporting to the Site Communications Supervisor. This exciting opportunity aims to cultivate skills through a specially designed learning pathway which includes both on and off the job training, with the successful candidate having access to world leading technology and industry leaders. Gain the skills to install and maintain essential communications systems—such as voice radio, microwave transmission, fibre optics, CCTV, access control, LTE, and more—across our mining and rail operations. Play a key role in keeping us connected!

During the program you will work towards a nationally recognised qualification - Certificate III in Electronics and Communications, whilst receiving on-going support from Supervisors, Tradespeople, Talent Development Advisors, and Indigenous Support Officers to ensure you are set up for success, establishing a long-term career within our business.

If you are passionate about learning, excited to be at the forefront of innovation, and want to shape the future for our communities and beyond, then discover a career with Rio Tinto through our Apprenticeship Program.

This role is for applicants currently living in Tom Price or residing in Western Australia.

To be eligible for this opportunity you must:

• Have the right to work in Australia.
• Hold a current C class manual drivers’ licence
• Be 18 years or older 

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work and go home knowing you have 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 permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with 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

Our Process:

Step one: Apply and complete all application questions.

Step two: Selected candidates will be contacted by a Recruitment Team member who will validate your application. Please note: Successful candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Medical, which includes a drug and alcohol test as well as additional background and licence checks.

This role is for applicants currently living in Tom Price or residing in Western Australia.

In Closing

Applications will close on Saturday the 25th of October 2025 and applications will not be accepted after this date. If you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we empower and challenge you to grow, learn and develop, then apply today!

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.

Every Voice MattersAt 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.