Indinegous Development Trainee Role is based in Aurukun 9 day fortnight (Monday-Friday) 18 month fixed term Traineeship We are looking for a LAP (Local Aboriginal Persons) Wik & Wik-Waya Trainee to join the Indigenous Development team to participate in Community engagements, deliver efficient and effective data entry and offer on-ground support to community members. Duties include: · Event coordination support, with high attention to detail and ability to work in fast paced environment. · Using business software applications to prepare correspondence, reports, presentations and agendas. · Coordinating Aurukun Rio Tinto office for visitors and stakeholder engagement. · Maintaining files, record, calendars and diaries. · Able to work in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities, collaboratively with confidentiality. Successful applicants must: · Have a current Drivers Licence · Obtain LAP Status Approval – Wik & Wik-Waya · Have efficient computer skills and understanding of Microsoft apps · Be an effective communicator and collaborator · Be able to travel to site and other signatory communities · Have excellent organisational skills · Effectively manage time to meet deadlines · Fluent in Wik-Mungkan language highly desirable Please apply online or contact Lowana Charger via email Lowana.charger@riotinto.com for further information Applications close 12 August 2025 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. Every Voice Matters 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 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.
