Residential Apprentice - Auto Electrical

Rio Tinto Apprenticeship Intake 2026 – Residential Opportunities We encourage Indigenous Peoples and women to apply, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us. Complete a four-year Apprenticeship with a global leader and set yourself up for success into the future. Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority. Learn and develop your skills at our world class operations. Residential locations – Tom Price, Paraburdoo, Port Hedland, Karratha, Dampier, Wickham and surrounding communities. We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other. About the Roles We are looking for people who are motivated to learn, committed to safety, and ready to build a long-term career to join our Apprenticeship Program in February 2027. Our program aims to cultivate skills through specially designed learning pathways which include both on and off the job training, with program participants having access to world leading technology and industry leaders. During the program you will work towards a nationally recognised qualification, whilst receiving on-going mentoring and structured support from Supervisors, Tradespeople, Talent Development Advisors, and Indigenous Support Officers to ensure you are set up for success, establishing a long-term career within our business. If you are passionate about learning, excited to be at the forefront of innovation, and want to shape the future for our communities and beyond, then discover a career with Rio Tinto through our Apprenticeship Program. This role is currently offered to candidates based in Western Australia, with potential residential opportunities for those who live in Tom Price, Paraburdoo Port Hedland, Karratha, Dampier, Roebourne, Wickham or surrounding communities. This role may not be available in all residential locations. **Please note that there will be no housing or relocation allowance offered with these roles** We offer an Automotive Electrician – Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology apprenticeship Automotive electricians specialise in repairing, servicing, and installing electrical systems, ensuring critical mobile equipment like our giant haul trucks can keep running to transport iron ore About You Have the right to work in Australia. Must be currently living in either Tom Price, Paraburdoo, Port Hedland, Karratha, Dampier, Roebourne, Wickham. Hold a current C class manual drivers’ licence with a minimum of red ‘P’ plates Be 17 years or older for Residential applicants, from the 1st of February 2027 . Completion of a pre-apprenticeship in a relevant discipline is advantageous, but not essential. 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 A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program 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, personal & cultural leave) Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more) Our Process Step one: Please apply and complete all application questions. You will receive a confirmation email once your application has been submitted. An update on your application will be provided no earlier than 12 August 2026. Please ensure you carefully review the available apprenticeship roles and apply for your first and second preferences only, any additional applications will not be eligible. Step two: As part of pre-screening, you may be required to complete an on-line assessment. Please ensure you access your emails (including spam) regularly, to avoid disappointment and complete the assessments within the allocated timeframes given. Step three: Selected candidates will be contacted by a Recruitment Team member who will validate your application and invite you to an interview or to our “Recruitment Day” to meet with the Hiring Leaders and be assessed for the role you have chosen. Applications from existing Rio Tinto employees must apply via the internal careers page using your Rio Tinto email address. Applications will close on Wednesday 29th of July 2026 and applications will not be accepted after this date. If you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we empower and challenge you to grow, learn and develop, then apply today! #GTS À propos de Rio Tinto Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des sociétés minières et des matériaux. Nous sommes établis dans 35 pays où nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l'aluminium, des minéraux critiques et d'autres matériaux nécessaires à la transition énergétique mondiale et à la prospérité des personnes, des communautés et des nations. Nous exerçons nos activités depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulées au fil des générations et sur les différents continents. Notre mission - trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin - nous guide dans notre quête d'innovation et d'amélioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits à faibles émissions et répondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons à créer des partenariats nous permettant de résoudre des problèmes, de créer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions. Respect et inclusion Chez Rio Tinto, nous accueillons favorablement et encourageons les candidatures d’Aborigènes et d'Insulaires du détroit de Torres, de femmes, de membres de la communauté LGBTI , de travailleurs âgés, de personnes en situation de handicap et de représentants d’origines diverses. Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés sont libres d'être eux-mêmes. Nous valorisons un environnement où chaque voix compte, où toutes les cultures sont respectées, et où la diversité des perspectives est essentielle à notre réussite. Nous nous traitons les uns les autres avec équité et dignité, sans distinction de race, de genre, de nationalité, d'origine ethnique, de religion, d'âge, d'orientation sexuelle ou de toute autre marque de notre différence. innovation et amélioration continue sont au cœur de notre mission: Trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin. Chez nous, les esprits curieux trouvent leur place. Nous recherchons des personnes investies dans leur travail et attentionnées envers leurs collègues, audacieuses dans leur quête de solutions innovantes, et capables de sadapter rapidement pour résoudre des problèmes et saisir des opportunités. Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés sont libres être eux-mêmes. Nous valorisons un environnement où chaque voix compte, où toutes les cultures sont respectées, et où la diversité des perspectives est essentielle à notre réussite. Nous nous traitons les uns les autres avec équité et dignité, sans distinction de race, de genre, de nationalité, origine ethnique, de religion, âge, orientation sexuelle ou de toute autre marque de notre différence.