About The Role
We currently have a new prospect for a Maintainer Operator to join the Residue Maintenance Area (RMA) Maintenance team at the Rio Tinto Yarwun Refinery – Gladstone.
Operating heavy mobile plant in tailings, maintaining mechanical assets across the refinery, troubleshooting and improving reliability. You will be part of the maintenance team and support our safety culture.
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy mobile plant (D6 Dozer, 30T Excavator) in tailings to support mud recovery and general operations.
- Maintain mechanical assets focusing on unplanned breakdowns, plant limiting work, troubleshooting equipment failures and improving reliability.
- Identify defects, provide feedback on asset performance and health.
- Perform confined space and working‑at‑height activities where required.
- Work autonomously, be reliable, and positively contribute to the maintenance team.
- Implement improvement initiatives across disciplines, including HSE opportunities to improve equipment, processes and behaviours.
- Adapt to changing business needs and work a 5/4/4 roster (Eventime lifestyle).
What You’ll Bring
- Commitment to safety for yourself and the team.
- Respectful, inclusive mindset and a valid C‑class driver’s licence.
- HR or higher licence desirable.
- HME tickets for Digger, Dozer, Front End Loader, etc.
- Mechanical, fitter & turner, boilermaker or electrician trade qualification is advantageous.
- Proven fault‑finding, troubleshooting and repair experience on fixed/mobile plant.
- Maintenance experience in a heavy/industrial environment.
What We Offer
- Full relocation to Gladstone (Queensland) provided.
- Permanent position with Rio Tinto and a 24‑hour operation.
- Competitive base salary reflecting skills and experience plus annual incentive.
- Comprehensive medical benefits and private health insurance for employees and immediate family.
- Share ownership plan and company‑provided insurance cover.
- Salary packaging and salary sacrifice options.
- Career development and education assistance.
- Family‑friendly leave: paid parental, sick, cultural, vacation, etc.
- Exclusive employee discounts on hotels, banking, cars, retail and more.
Where You’ll Work
Located in Central Queensland, approximately 10 km northwest of Gladstone. The Yarwun alumina refinery commenced operations in 2004, producing over 3 million tonnes of smelter grade alumina annually. It employs more than 700 people.
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries. We provide iron ore, copper, aluminium and other materials essential to the global energy transition, focusing on innovation, continuous improvement and responsible governance.
Respect and Inclusion
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and different cultural backgrounds. All voices are heard and respected.
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