Production Operator - Yandicoogina Mine

About the role

Rio Tinto is looking for experienced Production Operators to join its mining operations teams at Yandicoogina, about 95 km northwest of Newman in the East Pilbara. The mine extracts iron ore, prepares it for processing and ships it to global customers. The position is permanent, with a fly-in-fly-out roster of 8 days on, 6 days off, 7 nights on, 7 nights off, and starts are possible from January 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Safely operate large-scale mining equipment to extract iron ore
• Prepare the ore for processing and shipment to customers
• Work in a team supported by a supervisor, and help upskill other team members as you grow

Required profile

• Full manual C class licence
• Experience in an open cut production environment operating large-scale equipment
• Commitment to safety and respect for others
• Permanent Australian residency without visa sponsorship
• ERT experience is an advantage but not essential

Required skills

• Loaders/diggers: EX 3600, EX5600, LT 1850/2350, CAT 994, WA1200
• Dozers: D10, D11

What we offer

• Competitive base salary with an annual incentive bonus
• Medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Share ownership plan, company insurance and salary sacrifice options
• Career development and education assistance
• Vacation, paid parental leave (18 weeks), sick and cultural leave
• Indigenous support advisors and the Indigenous Talent Programme