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This position will also allow you to upskill other team members as subject matter expert as you grow within your career.\nWhat you’ll bring\nA Full manual C Class license\nA commitment to the safety of yourself and your team\nRespect for others and an all-inclusive mindset\nExperience working in an Open Cut Production environment operating large scale equipment\nERT experience would be an advantage in this role though not essential\nPermanent Australian residency without the need for Visa sponsorship\nAs a measure to achieve equality, Section 31 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. We strongly encourage women to apply.\nWhat we offer\nBe recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress:\nBe recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.\nA work environment where safety is always the number one priority\nA permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto\nFly direct to site from various sites on lifestyle friendly 8 days on 6 days off, 7 nights on 7 off roster \nA competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus\nComprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family\nAttractive share ownership plan\nCompany provided insurance cover\nExtensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options\nCareer development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions\nOngoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support\nLeave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)\nTo 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\nWe 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:\nSpecialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment\nDedicated 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.\nIndigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.\nWhere you’ll be working\nLocated approximately 95km northwest of Newman in the East Pilbara, Yandicoogina is one of Australia's highest-producing iron ore mines. 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