LAP Trainee

Local Aboriginal Person (LAP) Traineeship opportunities – HEQ Serviceperson (Amrun)

• Great opportunities available for traineeship roles
• Express your interest for opportunities across our Weipa operations
• Join our fast paced business where we foster an inclusive and diverse environment

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and metals company. Our focus is on finding, mining and processing the Earth's mineral resources in order to maximise value for our shareholders. Everything we do is done with the future firmly in mind, so our employees are rewarded with opportunity, an open and diverse culture and a responsible working environment in which they can go further. We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organisation and fulfilling career. About the role We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest from local aboriginal persons; as defined in the Western Cape Communities Coexistence Agreement who are interested in Local Aboriginal Person (LAP) traineeships.

Serviceperson – assist to carry out daily servicing on the mines fleet which includes Caterpillar Loaders, Dozers, Trucks and Graders.

Duties include:

• Tyre Fitting
• Fixing mobile ancillary equipment, workshop tooling, fluid delivery systems, identifying defects found on HME equipment as well as service trucks;
• Working towards increasing equipment reliability as well as availability;
• Servicing heavy equipment infield and in the workshop and supporting maintenance of trucks, 776, 777, 785, 992G, 993K loaders and D11 T dozers;
• Carrying out daily workshop inspections and other various workshop tasks.

What you will need

To be successfully considered for these opportunities, you must be a local aboriginal person [as defined in the Western Cape Communities Coexistence Agreement]. You will need to have:

• A full unrestricted Open C class manual drivers licence (*we are unable to accept applications from those with probationary, suspended or extraordinary licences)
• The ability to pass a fitness for work assessment and an alcohol and drug screen
• A good level of literacy, language and numeracy skills
• Local Aboriginal Person (LAP) status (Please attach the completed form given in the below link when submitting your application online)

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About us

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

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 almost 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

Our Weipa Operations includes three bauxite mines, processing facilities, ship loaders, an export wharf, two ports, power stations, a rail network and ferry terminals. Located on the Western Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, each year the operation produces more than 35 million tons of bauxite.

Our operations are supported by a 1,900-strong workforce—including 26 per cent who are women and 25 per cent Indigenous employees. Activities include mine operations, maintenance, asset management, ports, cultural heritage management, and processing facility management.

The development of our new mine, Amrun, which was completed in 2018, will extend the life of our Weipa bauxite operations by decades to come and significantly build on our 55-year history on the Western Cape.

Every Voice Matters

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.

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.  Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions. Application after 13 February 2023 will not be accepted.

Alternatively you can drop your Completed Application into the Weipa Community Relations office or email sasha.busch@riotinto.com to request an Application Package.