Field Assistant – Rio Tinto Pilbara

About the role

Chandler Macleod is recruiting experienced Field Assistants through its partnership with Rio Tinto to work across the Pilbara, including an opportunity at Rio Tinto's Newman operation in Western Australia. The role reports to the Operations Supervisor and supports day-to-day operations alongside experienced crews, contributing to safe and reliable outcomes. Pay is $53-$57 plus superannuation per hour, on an 8/6 roster.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics, consumables and sample movements to support drilling and field programs.
• Maintain quality control practices for sampling, data collection and operational compliance.
• Support geologists and operational teams with field tasks, communications and site coordination.
• Monitor drilling consumable inventories and arrange maintenance to keep equipment available.
• Work with contractors, warehouse teams and stakeholders to ensure timely field execution.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience supporting field, operational, drilling or maintenance activities in a safety-focused environment.
• Experience with drilling, geology or exploration teams.
• Current manual driver's licence (preferably HR), forklift LF or working towards.
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and other testing.

Required skills

• Able to maintain accurate records and follow quality control procedures for sampling or data collection.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Dedication to everyone's safety.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly pay paid weekly, with superannuation on all hours worked.
• Consistent roster and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to gain experience with Rio Tinto and access to future opportunities across Rio Tinto operations.
• Dedicated Chandler Macleod support team.