Gain on the job experience and knowledge in a
recognised
trade qualification
Ongoing training and development in a lucrative industrial sector
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,
courage
and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.
We are looking for
Apprentices – Mechanical (Fitter and Turner),
t
o
join Rio Tinto's Operations in Gladstone –
Yarwun
Refinery 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 ****.
These roles are
a great opportunity
for
hands on,
self-starters who are looking to
commence
their career in heavy industry. You will be:
Lea
rning
and
developing
trade knowledge across plant maintenance, machinery,
processes
and site systems
Working towards completing an apprenticeship in conjunction with a nationally
recognised
training plan through internal and external training (
i.e.
TAFE
).
Working as part of a team to ensure safe,
continuous
and environmentally responsible operations.
Gaining hands-on experience alongside qualified tradespeople, supported by dedicated onsite m
entors
What
you'll
bring
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,
safety
and 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 202
4
or 202
5
(or expected to complete in 202
6
) with a minimum grade B in Essential Math and grade C in English.
All apprenticeships require a
pass mark in English
with ability to read and understand English.
When completing your application, please upload a cover letter, relevant year 12 school reports (interim 202
6
reports are fine) and an
up to date
resume. Applicants who are progressing through to the next
stage will be contacted and
to complete aptitude testing.
Assessment
centres
will be taking place
in Gladstone on 26
th
& 27
th
August.
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 fixed term position working directly for Rio Tinto
A competitive base salary with annual incentive program
Comprehensive medical benefits including
subsidised
private health insurance for employees and immediate family
Attractive share ownership plan
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)
Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
Applications close on Sunday
12
th
July
202
6
(Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)
#gts
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 setting 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.

📌 2027 Apprenticeship Program - Mechanical (Fitter And Turner) (South Australia)
🏢 Rio Tinto
📍 South Australia