Production Operator - Yandicoogina

Experienced Production Digger, Dozers & Loader Operators needed: Leverage your proven expertise to drive excellence in our high-performance mine operations.

We particularly welcome Indigenous people of Australia and Women to apply for this role as we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us.

Permanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make life betterfor you and your loved ones.

Flexibility for the lifestyle you want - Fly in; fly out opportunities from Perth, Busselton, Derby

Opportunities to start in January 2027

About the role We are seeking highly skilled Production Operators to join our dynamic Mining Operations teams across the Pilbara. In this role, you will safely operate large-scale mining equipment to extract iron ore, preparing it for processing and shipment to our global customers.

These positions are FIFO with an 8/6/7/7 roster. Ideal candidates will have experience with the following equipment:

Loaders/Diggers: EX 3600, EX5600, LT 1850/2350, CAT 994, WA1200

Dozers: D10, D11

You’ll be part of a friendly and inclusive team, supported by your Supervisor to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team.You’ll do 8 days on, 6 days off, 7 nights on, 7 nights off which will give you more time to spend on the things that are important to you and the people in your life. You can commute to site directly from Perth, Busselton, Broome, so you can grow your career while continuing to enjoy the lifestyle you choose.



This position will also allow you to upskill other team members as subject matter expert as you grow within your career.

What you’ll bring

A Full manual C Class license

A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team

Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset

Experience working in an Open Cut Production environment operating large scale equipment

ERT experience would be an advantage in this role though not essential

Permanent Australian residency without the need for Visa sponsorship

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

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

Fly direct to site from various sites on lifestyle friendly 8 days on 6 days off, 7 nights on 7 off roster

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 tofamily-friendly health and medical wellbeingsupport

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

We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to:

Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment

Dedicated Indigenous Talent Programme for our Operators and Tradespersons and entry level operational roles. This programme is designed to create long term sustainable careers for our Indigenous Employees to grow into leadership or technical pathways to ensure you have every opportunity to grow your career.

Indigenous leadership programmes across some qualified and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.

Where you’ll be working Located approximately 95km northwest of Newman in the East Pilbara,Yandicooginais one of Australia’s highest-producing iron ore mines. The site pr

📌 Production Operator (Newman)
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