Technician - Hygiene

About the role

Rio Tinto is seeking a Hygiene Technician to join the HSE team at Yarwun Refinery in Gladstone, Queensland. This is a permanent position that comes with a competitive salary, annual incentives and a broad range of benefits. The role is based in a coastal location and operates Monday to Friday, with an option to work a 9-day fortnight.

You will be part of an open, connected international group of technical specialists using advanced data and tools. The organisation offers industry-leading technical development pathways, helping you build a career through a dedicated technical track while being recognised for your expertise.

In this challenging and varied environment, you will support the Site Occupational Hygiene team in its daily work and contribute to the health and safety of the site.

Responsibilities

• Carry out occupational hygiene surveys to identify, verify and report exposure risks.
• Perform routine and targeted monitoring activities.
• Help educate, communicate and engage with HSE teams, site leaders and operational staff.
• Keep occupational hygiene records and documentation accurate and up to date.
• Assist with administering systems and programs such as ChemAlert or Cority.
• Oversee site equipment and monitoring devices.

Requirements

• Strong genuine interest in improving worker health and wellbeing.
• Educational background in a scientific discipline.
• Understanding of legal requirements related to health surveillance and occupational hygiene.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office.
• Completion of the Basic Principles of Occupational Hygiene course is desirable.
• Membership of the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH) is desirable.

Perks and benefits

• Permanent role with attractive salary, annual incentives and additional benefits.
• Safety-focused workplace where employee wellbeing is the top priority.
• Competitive base pay matched to skills and experience, plus an annual incentive program.
• Subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family members.
• Share ownership plan and company-provided insurance cover.
• Salary sacrifice and salary packaging options.
• Support for career development and education to grow technical or leadership capability.
• Access to family-friendly health, medical and wellbeing support.
• Leave options covering annual leave, paid parental leave and sick leave.
• Employee discounts across banking, accommodation, vehicles, retail and more.

Work location

You will be based at Yarwun Refinery, about 10 km north-west of Gladstone in Central Queensland. The refinery began operations in 2004 and processes bauxite from Weipa and Gove to produce more than three million tonnes of smelter-grade alumina each year. The site runs around the clock and uses both established and emerging technologies to improve processes safely.

Yarwun is part of the Gladstone community and, together with Boyne Smelters Limited and Queensland Alumina Limited, contributes to local community investment through the Here for Gladstone community fund.

Additional information

Applicants must complete all pre-screening questions to be considered for this role.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries. The business produces iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for communities, industries and nations to thrive.

With 150 years of mining experience, the company focuses on innovation, continuous improvement and delivering materials with lower emissions while meeting environmental, social and governance standards. It also works through partnerships to solve problems and create mutually beneficial outcomes.

Respect and inclusion

Rio Tinto welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from diverse cultural backgrounds. The company is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels able to be themselves, every voice is heard and all people are treated fairly and with dignity.