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Crane Operator Residential Dampier


Company : Rio Tinto


Location : Dampier, Western Australia


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join or sign in to find your next jobJoin to apply for the Crane Operator Residential Dampier role at Rio TintoJoin to apply for the Crane Operator Residential Dampier role at Rio TintoGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.The perfect balance, our roster gives you more time for the things that are important in your life and to your family and communityOur friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priorityPermanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make your life betterThe perfect balance, our roster gives you more time for the things that are important in your life and to your family and communityOur friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priorityPermanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make your life betterWhere were all welcomeWe are committed to an inclusive environment 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.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 acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.About The RoleWe are looking for an Operator Cranes & Transport to promote safety awareness and safe work practices at the Dampier Port Operations. This residential role is a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual with excellent organisational skills expertise to make a difference to the team. We strongly encourage woman to apply for this role, as we advance our business to more accurately reflect the world around us.This opportunity is a residential role (5/5/4 Hybrid shift rotational roster consisting of days and nights) and reporting to the Cranes and Belts Supervisor, you will beOperating various slewing cranes and non-slewing cranes such as Leibherr LTM1150, LTM1300, and Terex25 in single shiftsTransporting various sized equipment across site and local areasAssisting with rigging duties when requiredOperating and carryout routine inspections of the craneRaising notifications for equipment issues and utilization of SAP dailyActively using safety system and tools to ensure the safety of yourself and othersWorking in a team environment and contributing to daily targetsWorking with the maintenance teams across the site as requiredWhat Youll BringTo be considered for this role, you will haveAn Australian "HR" Class Drivers License, HC Licence desirableHigh risk work license with the following classes - CO, CN, RI, LFPrevious experience on Liebherr CranesBasic SAP experience preferredA passion for the safe execution of workStrong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasksA desire to relocate to KarrathaAs 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 OfferBe recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing youve helped the world progressA work environment where safety is always the number one priorityA permanent position working directly for Rio TintoFull relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in AustraliaEven time lifestyle rosterCompany housing providedA competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonusComprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate familyAttractive share ownership planCompany provided insurance coverExtensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging optionsCareer development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitionsOngoing access tofamily-friendly health and medical wellbeingsupportLeave for all of lifes 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 themExclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and moreWork on Country with a residential role which offers company housing and financial support with living expenses including rent and utilities (power and water).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, youll also have access toSpecialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employmentDedicated 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 professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.Who We AreRio 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 cant do it on our own, so were focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.Where you will be workingOur four independent shipping terminals at two locations, Cape Lambert and Dampier, are managed as a single port system. Each terminal has facilities for train unloading, product stockpiling and blending, and ship loading. Employees reside in Karratha which is located 1,527km north of Perth in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Karratha is a family friendly, community driven town boasting pristine sandy beaches and excellent fishing/camping with having the incredible Dampier Archipelago at your doorstep.#Australia #gtsAbout Rio TintoRio 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 cant do it on our own, so were focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.Every Voice MattersAt 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 environment 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. 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