Weipa 2027 Diesel Fitter Apprenticeship Opportunities

• Gain on the job experience and knowledge in a nationally recognised trade qualification 

• Work towards a Certificate III in Engineering Fixed & Mobile Plant Mechanic

• Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority 

We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future.  Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other. 

About the role 

We're looking for motivated Diesel Fitter Apprentices to join Rio Tinto's Operations in Weipa. Starting in early 2027, these roles offer the opportunity to build a rewarding trade career while gaining hands-on experience across a range of operational areas.

This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic self-starters who enjoy working with machinery, solving problems, and learning practical skills in a dynamic mining environment.

As a Diesel Fitter Apprentice, you will:

• Develop practical trade skills and technical knowledge in the maintenance and repair of heavy mobile equipment and plant.
• Work towards completing a nationally recognised apprenticeship through a combination of on-the-job learning, internal training and external study (including TAFE).
• Learn from experienced tradespeople and industry specialists while receiving ongoing support from dedicated apprentice mentors.
• Contribute to safe, reliable and environmentally responsible operations as part of a collaborative team.
• Gain exposure to a variety of equipment, systems and maintenance practices used across Rio Tinto's Weipa operations.

What you’ll bring 

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career as a tradesperson.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong motivation, initiative and a hands-on approach to work.
• A commitment to working safely and caring for the environment.
• The ability to work effectively within a team and communicate confidently with others.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must:

• Live in Weipa or the surrounding region.
• Have completed, or be currently completing, Year 12.
• Be available to work across both Amrun and Andoom locations in different rotations

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 LGBTQ+ 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.