Rio Tinto WA Indigenous Careers

20/08/2026

Community members are welcome to pop in for a yarn at the members hub today at PKKP Aboriginal Corporation with Shona from the Indigenous Employment Team.

01/07/2026

2027 Rio Tinto Apprenticeship Program – Applications Now Open!

Roles available: Electrical | Mechanical Fitter (Fixed Plant) | Heavy Duty Diesel Fitter | Automotive Electrician | Site Communications

Who can apply?
- You must be 18 years or older as of 1 February 2027.
- You must have a manual driver's licence (minimum red P Plates).
- You can do a FIFO roster out of Perth or a regional hub such as Albany, Geraldton, Broome or Derby.
- Are residential living in or near Paraburdoo, Tom Price, Dampier, Karratha, Wickham or Pannawonica.

How do you apply?
- Completed the application along with the questionnaire from the link below.
- Only apply for your first or second preference.
An aptitude test will be requested if you progress.

Applications close on Wednesday 29 July.

To apply click on this link or scan the QR code in the comments section: https://jobs.riotinto.com/?keyword=apprenticeship&location=Perth%20WA%2C%20Australia&latitude=-31.9513993&longitude=115.8616783&radius=200&units=km

If you already work for Rio Tinto, please head over to the Jobs Hub in Workday.

If you would like support to apply, please reach out to [email protected]

23/06/2026

Wanthiwa

The Rio Tinto Indigenous Employment team will be at Wunggu Maya today from 9am - 3pm. Community members are welcome to pop in for a cuppa and yarn.

02/06/2026

Last Friday the 29th May, Shannon and Shona from the Rio Tinto Indigenous Employment Team attended the McGovern Foundation 1000 driver license achievement celebration event. The McGovern foundation began in July 2021 and have supported 1000 Drivers licenses, 39,195 mentored driving hours, 80% employment outcomes and $59,187 fines cleared. Rio Tinto are a proud partner with The McGovern Foundation.

28/05/2026

The Rio Tinto Indigenous Employment team are here at Robe River Kuruma Karratha. Community members are welcome to pop in for a cuppa and yarn about employment.

26/05/2026

The Rio Tinto Indigenous Employment team will be at Wunggu Maya today from 9am - 3pm. Community members are welcome to pop in for a cuppa and yarn about employment.

25/05/2026

Come in a nd have a yarn about employment options with Rio Tinto.

20/05/2026

15/05/2026

🎓 2026 School Work Experience Program – Applications Now Open!

Looking to give local high school students a real taste of working life? Applications are now open for the 2026 School Work Experience Program, with opportunities available across our Inland and Coastal operations.

This two‑week program (6–17 July) gives students the chance to experience Rio Tinto and explore a range of career pathways — from engineering and electrical to health & safety and operations.

👷 Roles available include: Administration | Engineering | Electrical | Fixed Plant | Mechanical | Cranes & Belts | Light Vehicles and more

✅ Who can apply?
Year 11 or 12 students
16 years or older by 6 July
Available for the full program
Living in or near Paraburdoo, Tom Price, Dampier, Karratha, Pannawonica, Port Hedland, Point Samson, Roebourne or Wickham

📅 Applications close: Sunday, 24 May
Apply here:

https://riotintohighschoolintake.paperform.co

12/05/2026

The Rio Tinto Iron Ore Indigenous Career and Talent team are not able to be at Wunggu Maya, Roebourne today for our regular fortnightly work readiness support. We'll see you there in 2 weeks.