- Diversity and inclusion matter – We strongly encourage women and Indigenous Australians to apply as we strive to build a workforce that better reflects the communities in which we operate.
- Work-life balance that works for you – Our 8/6, 7/7 FIFO roster provides the flexibility to spend more time on what’s important—whether it’s family, community, or personal interests.
- Security and rewards – Enjoy permanent employment with a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and a wide range of additional benefits designed to support your well-being and lifestyle.
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
You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team, guided by your Supervisor to achieve both your personal development goals and the team's objectives. The
8/6, 7/7 FIFO roster provides a balanced work-life schedule, giving you more time to focus on what matters most. With direct flights available from
Perth, Busselton, Albany, Broome and Geraldton, you can advance your career while maintaining the lifestyle that suits you.
As a Laboratory Operator, you will be responsible for collecting and preparing samples to a high standard, ensuring they are representative and meet tonnage grade, safety, environmental, and statutory requirements. You will also perform quality control and quality assurance tasks to maintain analytical accuracy.
Experience with the following may include
- Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, including XRF Axios & Zetium, LECO TGA, Ox fusion, Ant fluxing, RSD & sample drives, Haver shakers, ABM mills, and automated crushers.
- Conducting crushing and milling of process plant and pit samples, ensuring correct sample preparation procedures are followed.
- Performing equipment checks, calibrations, and troubleshooting to identify and repair mechanical and electrical issues with laboratory instrumentation.
- Utilizing laboratory software such as Starlims, Prepmaster robotic program, Super Q Program for XRFs, and MGS for data management and process automation.
- Contributing to a strong safety culture, adhering to all safety and environmental regulations.
What You’ll Bring
- A current C Class manual licence
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
- Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset
- Experience working in a Laboratory Operator role in mining or another heavy industry
As a measure to achieve equality, Section 31 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. We strongly encourage women people 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
- Fly direct to site from Perth, Busselton, Albany, Broome or Geraldton on lifestyle friendly 8/6/7/7 roster
- 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 to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
- 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
- Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more.
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.
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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.
