Rio Tinto Apprentice Program

Rio Tinto Apprenticeship Intake 2024 

• We encourage women to apply, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us
• Complete a four-year Apprenticeship with a global leader and set yourself up for success into the future
• Learn and develop your skills at our world class operations from day one
• Fly in-Fly Out opportunities – Ex Perth, Busselton, Albany, Broome or Geraldton
• Residential opportunities – Tom Price and Paraburdoo

Diversity and Inclusion

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.  

We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.  

About the Roles

We are looking for talented people who are eager to join our company in February 2024 to learn and develop through our unique Apprenticeship Program. Our exciting program aims to cultivate skills through specially designed learning pathways which include both on and off the job training, with program participants having access to world leading technology and industry leaders.

During the program you will work towards a nationally recognised qualification, whilst receiving on-going support from Supervisors, Tradespeople, Development Advisors, and Indigenous Support Officers to ensure you are set up for success, establishing a long-term career within our business.

If you are passionate about learning, excited to be at the forefront of innovation, and want to shape the future for our communities and beyond, then discover a career with Rio Tinto through our Apprenticeship Program.

Roles are for applicants currently residing in Western Australia. Rio Tinto offers Fly in and fly out options from Perth, our regional FIFO hubs, or you must be living in our residential towns where applicable.

To be eligible for this opportunity you must:

• Have the right to work in Australia.
• Hold a current C class manual drivers’ licence with a minimum of red ‘P’ plates by 1 Feb 2024.
• FIFO applicants must be 18 years or older and Residential applicants must be 17 years or older from the 1^st of February 2024.
• Ideally have completed a Pre-App in your choice of discipline

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work and go home knowing you have helped the world progress.

• An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• 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
• 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)

We offer a range of apprenticeship opportunities which include:

• Automotive Electrician – Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology Automotive electricians specialise in repairing, servicing and installing electrical systems, ensuring critical mobile equipment like our giant haul trucks can keep running to transport iron ore. Ignite your passion for the automotive industry!

• Communication Technician – Certificate III in Electronics and Communications Communication technicians test, overhaul and connect radio communications, fibre optics and operational and corporate network equipment to maintain communication networks across our mine sites. Play a key role in keeping us connected!

• Electrician (Fixed Plant) – Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician Electricians are integral in keeping our plants running, our workshops powered and our camps comfortable, by installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical equipment and systems. Be part of powering our mines into the future!

• Fabrication (Boilermaker) – Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade Fabricators are highly skilled in precisely preparing, assembling and repairing mining equipment including frames and truck parts using welding and thermal cutting equipment. Have an eye for detail? We want you!

• Heavy Duty Diesel Fitter (Heavy Mobile Equipment) – Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology Heavy duty diesel fitters are part of the Mobile Equipment Maintenance team and work on the big equipment like haul trucks, diggers and more. They learn diagnostic, fault-finding and repairing techniques to prolong the life of Rio Tinto’s important mobile assets.  Fancy working on the biggest trucks in the world.

• Mechanical Fitter (Fixed Plant) – Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade Mechanical fitters work on equipment that is fixed to the ground such as crushers, conveyors and reclaimers. Our fixed plant equipment is vital for supporting the processing, transporting and loading of our iron ore across our operations. Curious about engineering? Look no further!

Our Process:

Step one: Apply and complete all application questions.

Step two: On successful selection you will be required to complete on-line assessments. Please ensure you access your emails (including spam) regularly, to avoid disappointment, please complete these assessments within the allocated timeframes given.

Step three: Selected candidates will be contacted by a Recruitment Team member who will validate your application and invite you to a Recruitment Day to meet with the Hiring Leaders and be assessed for the role you have chosen. Successful candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Medical, which includes a drug and alcohol test as well as additional background checks.

Applications from existing Rio Tinto employees need to apply via the internal careers page only.

 **Please note that there will be no housing or relocation allowance offered for residential roles**

Roles are for applicants currently residing in Western Australia. Rio Tinto offers Fly-In, Fly-Out options from Perth and our regional FIFO hubs in Albany, Busselton, Geraldton and Broome.

In Closing

Applications will close on Friday the 18^th of August 2023 so if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we empower and challenge you to grow, learn and develop, then apply today!