Mining Opportunities - Traditional Owners, Pannawonica

Mining Opportunities – Pilbara Traditional Owners – Pannawonica

We are looking for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, particularly Pilbara Traditional Owners for a variety of New to Industry operator roles on a Drive In, Drive Out roster.

No experience required as successful applicants will receive all the relevant training to ensure they are set up for success in their new role at our Pannawonica mine operations.

• The perfect balance. Our roster gives you more time for the things that are important to you and your community
• Flexibility for the lifestyle you want. Drive in; Drive out; even time roster opportunities to work on country
• Be part of a team, who look out for each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority
• Access to Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors who are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support you through any aspect of your employment
• Permanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses, training and development opportunities and a huge range of additional benefits, like discounts on hotels, retail, car hire and many more. 

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. 

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we operate, 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 elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. 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

Have you been looking for a way into the mining industry? The door is open and we have a pathway for you!

We’re offering permanent opportunities for roles that are designed to help you enter the mining industry without the need for prior qualifications or experience. All you need is enthusiasm, motivation to learn and a high regard for safety. 

We are looking for inspired peoples to apply, as we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us. We have various roles across our Pannawonica Mine Operations in the areas below:

• Production Mining
• Drill and Blast
• Mobile Equipment Maintenance
• Fixed Plant

If you are excited about the idea of working at Rio Tinto and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn’t match 100% we would still love to hear from you. We also encourage you to share this advert with your family and community to get the word out. 

Rio Tinto is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People to apply. 

What you’ll bring  

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset

What we offer  

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• Specialist mentoring and support through our Indigenous Support Advisors. Available to all our Indigenous employees to support through any aspect of your employment.
• Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programme for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This programme is designed to create long term sustainable careers for our Indigenous Employees to grow into leadership or technical pathways to ensure you have every opportunity to grow your career.
• Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.
• If residential, full relocation assistance within Australia provided to the residential town, company housing provided in all residential towns, financial support with living expenses including rent and utilities, two flights to Perth per annum for you and your immediate family
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus
• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
• 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
• Opportunities to join our Apprenticeship Programme
• 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 benefits and discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars and retail.

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 more than 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 

Located in the scenic Pilbara region and close to the major centre of Karratha, the vibrant town offers a sought-after lifestyle and affordable living in comfortable subsidised housing. 

This is a great opportunity for you and your family to contribute to a unique community and enjoy a wide range of seasonal outdoor activities; allowing you to find the perfect balance between leisure and work. From the popular annual rodeo event to other regular social and cultural activities, local residents can make the most of modern amenities. 

The town of Pannawonica is supported by a resident doctor, an excellent primary school with options to undertake secondary school studies in a supervised distance education program, supermarket, and a local community gym and youth centre.

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