Laboratory Operator

1 month ago


Perth, Australia Rio Tinto Full time

Laboratory Operator – Residential Tom Price

We encourage women and Pilbara Traditional Owner's or Indigenous Australians to apply, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us.

The perfect balance, our roster gives you more time for the things that are important in your life and to your family and community

Permanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make your life better

Flexibility for the lifestyle you want – residential opportunity in Tom Price

About the role

We’re seeking motivated individuals with experience in mining laboratory or processing operations for a family-friendly, residential role. If you’re ready to build your career in a supportive community, we’d love to hear from you.

We're offering full relocation from anywhere in Australia, complete with housing and heavily subsidised living assistance for the ideal candidate.

You’ll be part of a friendly team, supported by your Supervisor to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team. You’ll be on a 8/6/7/7 off which will give you more time to spend on the things that are important to you and the people in your life.

In the Laboratory Operator role you will prepare and analyze process plant and pit samples appropriately, perform equipment checks and calibration checks in order to maintain the continuous operation of the sampling device, you will demonstrate commitment to safety daily and work individually as well as in a supportive team environment and contribute to daily targets.

What you’ll bring   

A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset

Experience working in a Laboratory Operator role in mining or another heavy industry

 If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100% we still want to hear from you. 

 As a measure to achieve equality, Section 31 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. We strongly encourage women people to apply.

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

Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia

A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus

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

Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions

Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support

Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)

To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them

Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more, read more about the huge range of benefits here.

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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.



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