Field Assistant

Rio Tinto
Australia
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceSkills: ["Safety focus","Organizational skills","Communication","Collaboration","Attention to detail"]

Support orebody knowledge field operations by coordinating logistics, consumables, and sample movements for drilling and sampling programs. Maintain quality control and compliance for data collection, inspections, audits, and statutory requirements. Monitor inventories, arrange maintenance to improve equipment availability, and work with geologists, contractors, and warehouse teams. Drive vehicles in autonomous haulage areas and help ensure safe, efficient, and ready field execution.

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Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto
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Field Assistant

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Job Summary

Support orebody knowledge field operations by coordinating logistics, consumables, and sample movements for drilling and sampling programs. Maintain quality control and compliance for data collection, inspections, audits, and statutory requirements. Monitor inventories, arrange maintenance to improve equipment availability, and work with geologists, contractors, and warehouse teams. Drive vehicles in autonomous haulage areas and help ensure safe, efficient, and ready field execution.
Location: Australia
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Coordinate logistics, consumables and sample movements to support drilling and field programs.
  • •Maintain quality control for sampling, data collection, and operational compliance activities.
  • •Support geologists and operational teams with field tasks, communications and site coordination.
  • •Monitor drilling consumable inventories and arrange maintenance to maximise equipment availability.
  • •Conduct inspections, audits and compliance activities in line with company standards and statutory requirements.
  • •Drive vehicles in Autonomous Haulage Mining operational areas to provide logistical support.

Pay and Benefits

Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceSalary PackagingPaid ParentalRelocation

Key Requirements

  • •A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
  • •Demonstrated experience supporting field, operational, drilling or maintenance activities in a safety-focused environment.
  • •Ability to maintain accurate records and follow quality control procedures for sampling or data collection activities.
  • •Strong organisational skills to coordinate competing priorities and logistics requirements.
  • •Current driver’s licence and ability to operate site vehicles and field equipment safely.
Experience:MiningDrillingGeologyField operationsMaintenanceSampling
Skills:Safety focusOrganizational skillsCommunicationCollaborationAttention to detail
Licenses:HR Vehicle LicenceForkliftDoggingAHS RTIO Pit Permit
Tech Stack:SAP

Company Brief

Rio Tinto
Global mining and metals company that explores, mines, processes, and markets mineral resources including iron ore, aluminum, copper, and lithium. Supplies raw materials to industries worldwide across energy, infrastructure, transportation, and manufacturing.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1873
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