Drill and Blast Operators - FIFO ex-Busselton

Drill and Blast Operator - FIFO from Busselton

• The perfect balance, our roster gives you more time for the things that are important in your life and to your family and community
• Permanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make your life better
• Flexibility for the lifestyle you want - Fly in; fly out opportunities direct from Busselton

Where we’re all welcome 

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 

Rio Tinto will be back in town next month to conduct assessment centres with people who are interested in career opportunities flying directly from Busselton so they can remain living in the beautiful South West Region while having a fantastic career which offers a great work life balance, development and growth and friendly and supportive team environment.

We’re proud to support all of the regional communities that we operate in and the communities where many of our employees live. We recently said ‘Happy Anniversary to 15 years’ of flying directly from Busselton Airport to our Pilbara Operations. This means thousands of people can remain in their local communities, while still being able to have a career in the mining industry.

We are looking for candidates who have experience in mining or another heavy industry to join our operations and maintenance teams at our sites across the Pilbara. Whether you’re new to your profession or experienced in your field, and whatever industry you have exposure to, we have opportunities that will provide interesting work and growth opportunities for everyone.

You’ll be part of a friendly team, supported by your Supervisor to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team. You’ll be on a 8 days on, 6 days off, 7 nights on, 7 nights off which will give you more time to spend on the things that are important to you and the people in your life. You can commute to site directly from Busselton so you can grow your career while continuing to enjoy the lifestyle you choose.

You’ll stay on site for the duration of your roster with your own room equipped with TV and ensuite, the mess offers extensive menu options to suit most dietary requirements and there a wide range of activities to keep you entertained after your shift such as group gym classes, yoga and swimming pool.

In the Drill and Blast division, you will be working alongside blast crew, drill operators and shotfirers in a supportive team environment whilst contributing to daily targets. You will also demonstrate daily safety commitments.

What you’ll bring  

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset
• Experience working in an Operations or Maintenance role in mining or another heavy industry

 If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100% we still want to hear from you. 

 As a measure to achieve equality, Section 31 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. We strongly encourage women people to apply.

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
• Fly direct to site from Busselton on lifestyle friendly 8 days on 6 days off, 7 nights on 7 off roster
• 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
• 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 (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, read more about the huge range of benefits here.

Who we are 

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 and meet opportunities. 

Where you’ll be working 

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto operates the world’s largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world’s largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.