Indigenous Development Traineeship - Closure Readiness

• 18 month fixed term contract
• Northern Operations
• Monday - Friday; 9 day fortnight

We are looking for LAP (Local Aboriginal Persons) trainees to join the Closure Readiness team and participate in project processes, native seed collection and assisting the Land & Rehabilitation team.

About the role

• Building a knowledge base for a project. This will require use of the Microsoft suite and involve learning where to finding historical reports and data
• Participating in project risk assessment processes
• Participate in developing project level stakeholder engagement plans
• Assist with project controls documentation including schedules, cost tracking, risk tracking etc.
• Driving on site – primarily EW mine and infrastructure areas with an aim of getting a formal mine drive permit
• Complete personal risk assessments for all field-based activities.
• Assist with organising site visits and tours.

About you

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Current Drivers licence
• Have LAP status approval for East Weipa signatory clan groups
• High degree of work ethic and self-motivation
• Basic computer skills and understanding of Microsoft apps (excel, word, Powerpoint etc)
• The ability to pass D&A and medical testing
• Enthusiastic, passionate and work well within a team
• The ability to successfully complete language, literacy and numeracy testing
• Provide a compete application kit (resume, drivers licence, LAP Status form and application form)
• The ability to complete all pre-screening questions

Please note, in accordance with the Western Cape Communities Co-Existence Agreement (WCCCA), this role is prioritised for Local Aboriginal Persons (LAP) with recognised traditional connection to the East Weipa operational area (the Traditional Owner groups linked to East Weipa are Alngith, Peppan, Wathayn and Anathangayth). Applicants from these groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications close midnight 8th May 2026

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.