Maintainer Diesel Fitter

Rio Tinto; Nhulunbuy; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full relocation provided

Remote area allowance

Comprehensive medical benefits

Career development assistance

Leave for all of life’s reasons

Job summary

A significant player in the mining industry is seeking an experienced Diesel Fitter to join their Heavy Equipment Maintenance team in Gove. This role involves maintaining heavy mobile equipment and ensuring operational readiness. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to safety and relevant qualifications. Full relocation to Northern Territory is provided along with competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a workshop environment.
• Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the site’s heavy mobile equipment and ancillary fleet.
• Perform breakdown response and in-house repairs.
• Ensure the workshop environment is well maintained.

Skills

Commitment to safety

Strong communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Relevant HME Diesel Fitter qualification

Valid C class driver’s licence

Job description

Job Title

Maintainer Diesel Fitter

Location

Gove, Northern Territory

Employment Type

Full-time, Permanent

Roster

Residential / FIFO – 8 on, 8 off

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Diesel Fitter to join our safety focused and high performing Heavy Equipment Maintenance team at our Gove operation. You’ll live in the idyllic coastal town of Gove, with full relocation provided, working across our operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the site’s heavy mobile equipment and ancillary fleet to ensure critical equipment is available to meet operational requirements.
• Perform breakdown response and in‑house repairs, developing troubleshooting skills.
• Ensure the workshop environment is well maintained and tools are available.

Key Qualifications

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• Respect for others and an all‑inclusive mindset.
• Valid C class driver’s licence.
• Relevant HME Diesel Fitter qualification.
• Experience in a workshop environment.
• Strong communication skills within a team environment.
• Flexibility within the role and adaptability to a changing environment.

What We Offer

• Full relocation provided to Northern Territory from elsewhere in Australia.
• Remote area allowance.
• Remote area holiday travel assistance (residential only).
• Recognition for contributions and hard work.
• Safety as the number one priority.
• Permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto.
• Competitive base salary with annual incentive program.
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family.
• Attractive share ownership plan.
• Company-provided insurance cover.
• Salary sacrifice and salary packaging options.
• Career development and education assistance.
• Ongoing support for family‑friendly health and wellbeing.
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, paid parental, sick, cultural leave).
• Exclusive employee discounts.

Where You Will Be Working

Our Gove Operations have supplied the global aluminium industry with world‑class bauxite for over 40 years. With a workforce of 460 people, daily activities include mine operations, maintenance, asset management, shutdown planning and execution, export operations, cultural heritage management and closure activities. We are committing to a positive future for Nhulunbuy and the Gove Peninsula post‑mining.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re a skilled technician with a passion for maintenance and a drive to deliver results, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the future of asset management at Rio Tinto.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing iron ore, copper, aluminium and other materials needed for the global energy transition.

Every Voice Matters

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 all voices are heard, all cultures respected and a variety of perspectives are essential to our success.