- Gain on the job experience and knowledge in a recognised trade qualification
- Ongoing training and development in a lucrative industrial sector
- We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples
About the role
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for Apprentices – Mechanical (Fitter and Turner), Electrical & Instrumentation to join Rio Tinto’s Operations in Gladstone – Yarwun Refinery and Boyne Smelters, where you will work across a variety of areas and gain exceptional knowledge and skills.
These roles are a great opportunity for hands on, self-starters who are looking to commence their career in heavy industry. You will be:
- Learning and developing trade knowledge and skills relating to plant maintenance, machinery, processes and systems deployed across the site.
- Working towards completing an apprenticeship in conjunction with a nationally recognised training plan through internal and external training (i.e. TAFE).
- Working as part of a team to ensure safe, continuous and environmentally responsible operations.
- Gaining experience from a range of qualified trade experts whilst being supported by onsite apprentice mentors.
What you’ll bring
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
- The desire and willingness to learn and develop new a range of new skills along with a self-motivated ‘can do’ attitude.
- Strong work ethics with a commitment to health, safety and environmental work practices.
- Experience working as part of a team and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Applicants must meet the specific site eligibility criteria:
Mechanical (Fitter and Turner) at Boyne Smelters and Yarwun:
Successfully completed Year 12 in 2023 or 2024 (or expected to complete in 2025) with a minimum grade B in Essential Math and grade C in English.
Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) at Boyne Smelters and Yarwun:
Successfully completed Year 12 in 2023 or 2024 (or expected to complete in 2025), with a minimum grade of B in General Math or grade C in Math Methods and grade C in English.
All apprenticeships require a pass mark in English with ability to read and understand English.
When completing your application, please upload a cover letter, relevant year 12 school reports (interim 2025 reports are fine) and an up to date resume. Applicants who are progressing through to the next stage will be contacted and required to complete an online video interview and aptitude testing. Assessment centres will be taking place week beginning 18th August 2025.
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 fixed term position working directly for Rio Tinto
- A competitive base salary with annual incentive program
- Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
- Attractive share ownership plan
- 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)
- Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
Applications close on Sunday 29th June 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)
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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.