LAP Trainee - Crane Operator

Traineeship opportunities – Crane Operator (Northern Operations)

• Great opportunities available for Local Aboriginal Persons (LAP) as defined in the Western Cape Communities Coexistence Agreement in entry level positions.
• Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development
• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

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.

In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible.

Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.

Crane Operator –to develop skills to safely and efficiently move and deliver large objects and equipment using a crane as part of a team.

Duties include:

• On site set up of the crane (often including the set up and levelling of outriggers);
• Ensuring that the capacity of the crane is sufficient to carry the load;
• Identifying and addressing any obstructions that could hinder the lift;
• Inspecting the crane before use to ensure that all controls, instruments, and gauges are in good working condition;
• Positioning the hook for doggers to attach loads and chains etc;
• Controlling the movement, speed, and positioning of the load in accordance with the directions provided by dogmen;
• Inspecting the crane for damage or wear, lubricating ropes and winches and replacing worn cables; and
• Performing rigging and dogman duties and truck operations.

What you’ll bringTo 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 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 (completed form to be emailed back)

What we offer

• Weipa accommodation benefit
• Remote area allowance
• Remote area holiday travel assistance
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A 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 (annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more

About Rio Tinto

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

Our Weipa operations in Far North Queensland includes three bauxite mines, processing facilities, shiploaders, an export wharf, two ports, power stations, a rail network and ferry terminals.Amrun, our newest mine, was completed in 2018 and will extend our Weipa bauxite operations by decades, significantly building on our 55-year history on the Western Cape, and providing jobs and supporting business growth in the region. The mine is located on traditional land. We work closely with the Traditional Owners to implement our agreements, ensuring that the benefits generated from mining support future generations and that important cultural heritage sites are identified and preserved.

Every Voice Matters

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.

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.

Applications close on Monday the 6th of Nov 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.

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