Process Operators

• No experience needed – full on-the-job training and support provided
• Work-life balance with a friendly roster ensuring more time with loved ones
• Be part of a supportive team environment where your safety and wellbeing are our priority

We are seeking expressions of interest from people interested in learning new skills and starting a career at our Bell Bay Aluminium Smelter. We have upcoming vacancies across our three key operating areas and are looking for energetic and safety driven people to join us. Apply today

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

The role of a Process Operator is vital to the success of our business. Working in a strong team environment you will be responsible for supporting our operational departments to ensure the safe and sustainable production of aluminium through the operation of mobile and fixed plant equipment in conjunction with manual duties.

• Vital Role: Supporting operational departments for safe and sustainable aluminium production
• Team Environment: Working collaboratively in a strong team setting
• Varied Responsibilities: Operating cranes, driving mobile equipment, process control, casting hot metal, and more

What you'll bring

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• A current driver's licence
• A demonstrated ability to function effectively as part of a team and to autonomously manage your workload
• A willingness to work in a labour-intensive role, at heights and in hot environments
• Ability to work on a shift roster of 12-hour shifts including days and nights

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 permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

Where you'll be working

Rio Tinto is a global leader in aluminium, one of the world's most widely used metals.

Our Bell Bay Aluminium smelter began operating in 1955 and holds a unique place in Tasmanian and Australian history as the first aluminium smelter in the Southern Hemisphere. Based approximately 50 kilometres from Launceston in Northern Tasmania, the smelter produces primary aluminium products. We have a long and proud history in Tasmania of supporting our community and are committed to building enduring relationships built on mutual respect, collaboration, and genuine partnership.

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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.