Rio Tinto has launched a recruitment drive for more than 100 workers at its bauxite mines in Far North Queensland. The new roles available across Rio Tinto’s operations at Weipa including existing mines at Andoom and East Weipa and the new Amrun mine located south of the Embley River between Weipa and Aurukun.
Rio Tinto Weipa Operations general manager Daniel van der Westhuizen said “We are excited to offer so many roles across our Weipa mines that will ultimately support our world-class operations.
“It’s an exciting time for our people, business and community with Amrun becoming a part of a strong and sustainable future for the region.”
Positions for electrical and instrumentation technicians, operators, plant fitters and maintenance personnel are on offer. Rio Tinto said that some roles will start immediately at Amrun, while others will gradually take effect between 2018 and 2019.
The company is aiming to build a workforce in the region capable of supporting the developing site at Amrun. The Amrun project includes a range of infrastructure to support mining, including a processing plant and port near Boyd Bay, a dam, roads and tailings storage facility. A ferry terminal on the Hey River will transport workers from Weipa to the mine.
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