- Great opportunities available for Local Aboriginal Persons (LAP)as defined in the Western Cape Communities Coexistence Agreement in entry level positions.
- Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development
- Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
- Fixed Term contract, 12 hour 7:7 Roster @ Amrun Site
- Assisting in the preparation and analysis of all samples received by the laboratory;
- Completing sample analysis of bauxite;
- Operating laboratory equipment; and
- Gaining a knowledge on production, shipping and analysis process for geological samples critical for operations.
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
- A full unrestricted C class manual drivers licence (*we are unable to accept applications from those with probationary, suspended or extraordinary licences)
- Have LAP Status Approval;
- Be priority driven, self-motivated and can work independently to meet deadlines;
- Enjoy scientific activities;
- Have a keen eye for detail; and
- Show enthusiasm and have a passion to work within a team.
- Completed LAP Status form
- Weipa accommodation benefit
- Remote area allowance
- Remote area holiday travel assistance
- A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
- A 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
- Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
- Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
- Leave for all of life's reasons (annual, paid parental, sick leave)
- Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more
LAP Trainee - Queensland, Australia - RioTinto
Description
Traineeship opportunities – Laboratory Analyst
About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest from local aboriginal persons; as defined in the Western Cape Communities Coexistence Agreement who are interested in Local Aboriginal Person (LAP) traineeships.
This position is for Laboratory Analyst Trainee to complete testing which determines the quality of bauxite before it is loaded onto ships and exported.
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.
Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.
Duties include:
What you'll bring
To be successfully considered for these opportunities, you must be a local aboriginal person [as defined in the Western Cape Communities Coexistence Agreement]. You will need to have:
What we offer
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 and meet opportunities.
Where you'll be working
Our Weipa operations in Far North Queensland includes three bauxite mines, processing facilities, shiploaders, an export wharf, two ports, power stations, a rail network and ferry terminals.
Amrun, our newest mine, was completed in 2018 and will extend our Weipa bauxite operations by decades, significantly building on our 55-year history on the Western Cape, and providing jobs and supporting business growth in the region. The mine is located on traditional land. We work closely with the Traditional Owners to implement our agreements, ensuring that the benefits generated from mining support future generations and that important cultural heritage sites are identified and preserved.
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.
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.
Applications close on Monday the 06th of May 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)
Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.
Alternatively you can drop your Completed Application into the Weipa Community Relations office or email to request an Application Package.
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