Field Assistants

About the Opportunity

Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing the materials essential to modern life. Their operations are built on safety, innovation, inclusion and creating value for communities, customers and shareholders. Through Rio Tinto's partnership with Chandler Macleod, we are seeking an experienced Field Assistants to work across the Pilbara. This is a great opportunity to join a safety-focused team working on site with Rio Tinto. You'll work alongside experienced crews, supporting day-to-day operations while contributing to safe and reliable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics, consumables, and sample movements to support drilling and field programs.
• Maintain quality control practices for sampling, data collection and operational compliance activities.
• Support geologists and operational teams with field tasks, communications and site coordination requirements.
• Monitor drilling consumable inventories and arrange maintenance activities to maximise equipment availability.
• Collaborate with contractors, warehouse teams and operational stakeholders to ensure timely field execution.

About You / Requirements

• Demonstrated experience supporting field, operational, drilling or maintenance activities in a safety-focused environment.
• Experience working with drilling, geology or exploration teams.
• Current manual driver’s licence (preferably HR), forklift LF or working towards.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow quality control procedures for sampling or data collection activities.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Dedication to everyone's safety.
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and other testing.

Why Join Chandler Macleod? / What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly pay range paid weekly ($53 - $57 + super) on all hours worked.
• Superannuation paid on all hours worked.
• 8/6 roster.
• Opportunity to gain experience with Rio Tinto.
• Consistent roster and work-life balance.
• Dedicated Chandler Macleod support team.
• Access to future opportunities across Rio Tinto operations.

How to Apply

Apply Now! Ready to take the next step in your career? Join Chandler Macleod and work with Rio Tinto at one of Australia's leading mining operations. We're recruiting now and encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Diversity & Inclusion Everyone is welcome at Chandler Macleod. We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives and inclusive teams. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, females, neurodiverse people, people living with disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Together, we're creating workplaces where people feel they belong, can be themselves and have the opportunity to thrive.