Rio Tinto Australian indigenous employment programmes include the following:
- Gumala Mirnuwarni: A programme based in Karratha and Roebourne, providing intensive educational support and mentoring for Indigenous secondary school students Delivered in partnership with government education departments and Woodside, through the Polly Farmer Foundation.
- RTIO Work Experience Programme: RTIO supports secondary school students interested in careers in the resources industry with a two-week school work experience programme and school-based trainees who spend two days a week in the workplace as part of an ongoing programme.
- Indigenous University Scholarships: Scholarships for Aboriginal students in the Pilbara to study at the university of their choice. The scholarships cover all major expenses associated with tertiary study.
- Indigenous University Cadetships: Linked with the scholarships above, these cadetships are for indigenous university students, offering paid vacation employment and long-term future employment prospects.
- Business Workplace Learning Programme: This programme seeks to build capacity with community members and employee spouses to enter the resources industry.
- Work Ready Programme: A programme in collaboration with Pilbara TAFE, CDEP (Community Development Education Projects) and Job Futures Network, operating in Roebourne and Tom Price. Participants receive training in occupational health and safety, receive various tickets and licences, learn to operate small machinery, training in writing resumes and the job application process and education regarding fitness for work.
- Indigenous Simulator Programme: The programme offers simulator training on mobile equipment and support through corporate inductions. On successful completion of the course, participants are offered an interview for a permanent role.
Link to the Rio Tinto Indigenous Employment page
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