2027 Apprenticeship Program - Mechanical (Fitter and Turner)
Gain on the job experience and knowledge in arecognisedtrade qualification
Ongoing training and development in a lucrativeindustrialsector
We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples
About the role
Finding Better Ways to provide materials the world needs.
Our values - care,courageand curiosity - guide how we work and how we treat each other.
We are looking forApprentices - Mechanical (Fitter and Turner),tojoin Rio Tinto's Operations in Gladstone -YarwunRefinery and Boyne Smelters, where you will work across a variety of areas and gain exceptional knowledge and skills.These roles are scheduled to commence in 2027.
These roles area great opportunityforhands on,self-starters who are looking tocommencetheir career in heavy industry. You will be:
Learninganddevelopingtrade knowledge across plant maintenance, machinery,processesand site systems
Working towards completing an apprenticeship in conjunction with a nationallyrecognisedtraining plan through internal and external training (i.e.TAFE).
Working as part of a team to ensure safe,continuousand environmentally responsible operations.
Gaining hands-on experience alongside qualified tradespeople, supported by dedicated onsite mentors
Whatyou'llbring
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
A genuine desire to learn and develop a broad range of new skills, with a proactive and self-motivated attitude
Strong work ethic with a commitment to health,safetyand environmental practices
Ability to work effectively as part of a team, with clear verbal and written communication skills
Applicants must meet the specific site eligibility criteria:
Have the right to work in Australia.
Hold a current C class drivers' licence with a minimum of red 'P' plates
Successfully completed Year 12 in 2024or 2025(or expected to complete in 2026) with a minimum grade B in Essential Math and grade C in English.
All apprenticeships require apass mark in Englishwith ability to read and understand English.
When completing your application, please upload a cover letter, relevant year 12 school reports (interim 2026reports are fine) and anup to dateresume. Applicants who are progressing through to the nextstage will be contacted andrequiredto complete aptitude testing.
Assessmentcentreswill be taking placein Gladstone on 26th& 27thAugust.
What we offer
Berecognisedfor your contribution,yourthinkingand your hard work, and go home knowingyou'vehelped 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 includingsubsidisedprivate health insurance for employees and immediate family
Attractive share ownership plan
Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
Career development & educationassistanceto further your technical or leadership ambitions
Ongoing access tofamily-friendly health and medical wellbeingsupport
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 Sunday12thJuly2026(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.
Respect and Inclusion
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.
