Description
Rio Tinto is a global mining group with operations in Australia dating back almost 120 years (1905). They produce materials like iron ore, bauxite, and aluminium, employ over 23,000 people in Australia, and focus on responsible mining and exploration for future-facing materials.
Industry Statistics (Mining)
Industry Data Last Updated: April 11, 2025
- Total Employed:
- 324,800
- Female Share:
- 21%
- Part-time Share:
- 5%
- Median Weekly Earnings:
- $2649
- Workforce Share:
- 2.2%
- Median Age:
- 41
Industry statistics & occupation data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia, © Commonwealth of Australia. Used under CC BY 4.0.
Top Employing Occupations (Mining)
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Drillers, Miners and Shot FirersANZSCO: 7122
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Metal Fitters and MachinistsANZSCO: 3232
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Other Building and Engineering TechniciansANZSCO: 3129
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Truck DriversANZSCO: 7331
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ElectriciansANZSCO: 3411
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Mining EngineersANZSCO: 2336
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Production ManagersANZSCO: 1335
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Geologists, Geophysicists and HydrogeologistsANZSCO: 2344
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Earthmoving Plant OperatorsANZSCO: 7212
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Structural Steel and Welding Trades WorkersANZSCO: 3223
Note: Occupations shown are indicative for the industry and may not be exhaustive or directly applicable to this specific sponsor.
Industry statistics & occupation data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia, © Commonwealth of Australia. Used under CC BY 4.0.