Field Technician Lead
Rio Tinto
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15:13 roster FIFO role from Perth to Winu | Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027
We’re Finding Better Ways to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Field Technician Lead to provide technical knowledge and practical expertise gained through formal training and hands-on experience. This role operates with a moderate level of autonomy, following established processes while applying initiative to deliver high-quality outcomes. The position contributes through tasks requiring technical understanding and may coordinate the work of others, without formal supervisory responsibilities.
This role operates on a 15 days on, 13 days off FIFO roster, based at Winu Camp, with travel from Perth via Port Hedland. This roster offers the opportunity to work in a remote site environment while maintaining a balanced time off roster.
Reporting to the Specialist Resource Geology and working in a challenging and exciting environment, you will:
Organise and supervise site preparation works as necessary to accommodate geological equipment and related work.
Assist in geological field work such as participating in geophysical surveys, training field technicians in preparation for diamond core logging, cutting, photography, preparation for dispatch and placing into storage.
Understand and operate geological equipment to support field works.
As directed by the geologist, manage sample collection and dispatch for RC drilling.
Ensure all field equipment is ready for use, serviced and operational, and properly prepared for transportation.
Assist the geologist with contractor management, for example with the supervision of drill and geophysical crews, using standard working practices.
Collaborate well with own team and teams in the broader project support services to support programme success.
Accountable for ensuring all Field Technician activities are delivered to a high technical standard.
About you
You will have:
A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
Demonstrated experience working as a Field Technician within exploration or mining environments
Strong knowledge of diamond and RC sample processing practices, including QAQC
Current Manual C Class Driver’s Licence
Forklift licence with the ability to complete Verification of Competency (VOC)
Proven ability to work safely and effectively in remote, operational settings
Experience in leading, mentoring or guiding team members is desirable
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
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
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)
Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
Possible domestic relocation assistance
Where you’ll be working
As part of Rio Tinto’s Safety, Development & Technical Function, you’ll be helping Rio Tinto realise the full potential of its assets today and laying the foundations for its next wave of growth. Our teams explore for new resources, build projects, forge relations with host communities, drive operational excellence and develop the innovations that make the business run more efficiently and safely. Through decarbonisation and new energy solutions, technical, environment and safety expertise, asset management, Safe Production System (SPS) and responsible closure, we’re unlocking value across the asset lifecycle.
Applications close on 19th of June 2026 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)
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.
