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Port Hedland
RioTinto
Posted: 10 May
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Operators - Dampier Salt - Port Hedland (Residential)

* Residential opportunity with lifestyle roster and housing allowance included.

* Production Operator needed to join us at Rio Tinto's Dampier Salt Operation, Port Hedland.

* Permanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make life better for you and your loved ones.

* Balanced Work-Life Rhythm: Our even time family-friendly roster provides a harmonious balance between career and home life ensuring you spend more time with your loved ones and doing the things outside of work, which matter most to you

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 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 role

We are looking for Production Operators to join the team based in Port Hedland at Dampier Salt.This is a great opportunity for experienced, safety focused Mobile Plant Operators to join the Rio Tinto Dampier Salt team.

Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, this rare and exciting opportunity will see you working 3 days, 3 nights, 6 off, giving you more time to enjoy the beautiful coastal lifestyle Port Hedland has to offer.

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.

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience on the following machinery:

* Cat 140M, Cat 16M, Komatsu GD955-7 Graders

* Scania HZ-R730/770 Road Train Haul trucks

* Cat 336DL Excavators

* Cat D8T, D10T Dozers

* Fixed Plant and Shiploader operation

* Full manual C class licence

You'll be part of a friendly and inclusive team, supported by your Supervisor to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team. We will provide full relocation for the right permanent Australian resident so you can enjoy the incredible lifestyle WA has to offer.

What you'll bring

* A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

* Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset

* Experience working in a Mining Operations role in mining or another heavy industry.

* A full manual C class licence

As a measure to achieve equality, Section 31 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. We strongly encourage women to apply.

What we offer

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

* A work environment where safety is always the number one priority

* A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto

* Subsidised housing allowance

* A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus

* 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 tofamily-friendly health and medical wellbeingsupport

* 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

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. To help you on your journey with us, you'll also have access to:

* Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available 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.

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 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

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia,Rio Tinto operates the world's largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets with industry-leading margins. Our premium product suite, including our flagship Pilbara blend, drives strong customer relationships and is supported by technical and commercial marketing expertise. The iron ore business continues to be the world's largest autonomous truck operator and a proud leader in automated mining technologies.Relocate to Port Hedland for a coastal outback lifestyle and a strong sense of community, set against the backdrop of Australia's largest bulk export port and stunning Pilbara landscapes

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 situations and meet opportunities.

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.
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.

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