As a world leader in finding, mining and processing the earth's mineral resources, Rio Tinto delivers minerals and metals that meet global needs and contribute to improving our living standards. Our success depends not only on the quality and diversity of the Group's assets, but also on the talent, skills and safety of our people. We seek to contribute to sustainable development and share a commitment to be a dependable global partner and a good local neighbour.
 
Rio Tinto Coal Australia is one of Australia's leading mining organisations with a highly successful record in developing and managing world-class open cut and underground coal operations.  We recognise the importance of equal employment opportunity and the benefits of a diverse workforce. As part of the way we work, we seek to build enduring relationships with all of our communities that are characterised by mutual respect, active partnership and long term commitment.
 
Kestrel Mine is an underground longwall operation located in Queensland's Bowen Basin region, 300km west of Rockhampton and 50kms Northeast of Emerald.  Kestrel has marketable reserves of over 100 million tonnes and produces up to 4 million saleable tonnes per annum.  The product is both high quality low-ash coking coal and high energy thermal coal.  A large regional town, with a population of nearly 15,000 people, Emerald has a wide range of sporting and recreation facilities as well as good quality schools and housing.
 
Underground Mining Professionals
 
• Excellent career opportunities with a global mining leader
• Residential roles in Emerald
• Exciting Greenfield site integration
 
We are seeking the following professions to join our successful team at Kestrel Mine.

• Registered Underground Mine Managers
• Technical Services Managers
• Mining Engineers
• Registered Underground Mine Surveyors
• Registered Deputies/ERZ Controllers
• Underground Construction Superintendents
• Mechanical and Electrical Maintainers

As part of the team at Kestrel, you will be offered accommodation and location allowances on top of a competitive salary and benefits package, including an employee share scheme and medical assistance. Within Rio Tinto Coal Australia and the global business, professional development opportunities and clearly defined succession paths are always available to high achievers.
 
To register your interest in joining a global mining leader apply today!
 

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