Chandler Macleod is currently seeking an experienced Electrician for immediate start at the Boyne Smelter, Gladstone.

About the Opportunity
Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing the materials essential to modern life. Their operations are built on safety, innovation, inclusion and creating value for communities, customers and shareholders.

Through Rio Tinto’s partnership with Chandler Macleod, we are seeking an experienced Electrican (Maintenance) at the Boyne Smelter.

Role Overview

You will join established maintenance teams supporting critical plant operations across large-scale aluminium and refining assets. The work focuses on maintaining safe, reliable production through preventative maintenance, fault finding, and operational support within structured systems and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

- Electrical maintenance on plant equipment
- Working on Crane tending assemblies and associated raw material delivery systems
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site standards and procedures

Key Requirements

- Electrical Trade Qualification (mandatory)
- Heavy industry or large-scale processing plant experience preferred




- Robust safety focus and ability to work within strict compliance environments
- White Card, Working at Heights, Confined Space, Forklift (FL), and EWP tickets highly regarded

What’s on Offer

- This is a short term contract for 6 months, candidates looking for longer term opportunities are encouraged to apply.
- $64.77 p/h
- Lifestyle all day rosters
- Gladstone based unfortunately not FIFO

Why Join Chandler Macleod?
Chandler Macleod is one of Australia’s most experienced workforce partners. You’ll receive a competitive pay rate paid weekly, superannuation on all hours worked, access to our Employee Assistance Program, a dedicated Chandler-Rio Tinto support team, simple digital onboarding, and access to future Rio Tinto assignments.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

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