Providing support to KNAC Members with regards to employment or training opportunities is one of the key focus areas of the Karlka Commerce team.
If you are looking for a change in career, looking for your first job, or wanting to to do some study then the Karlka Commerce team can help.
For information about employment or support in applications please contact James Rhee at the KNAC office.
James can help with all things related to Member Employment and Training.
This government website has information about apprenticeships – from what to expect as an apprentice, to your rights as an apprentice.
If you are interested in more information, then click the button below to find out more.
Are you based in Perth, Karratha or Tom Price? Are you interested in working for a mining company and looking for an entry pathway? The ATAL program is Rio Tinto’s Work Ready Training program. The program is run in three locations, Perth, Karratha and Tom Price. The program goes for 8 weeks. You can express interest in joining the program by clicking the button below – the latest intake closes on 11th July.
There are three upcoming information sessions for people to learn more about ATAL and other entry pathways with Rio Tinto. Check out the dates and times below.
If you have any questions or would like support to sign up to the ATAL program or an information session, please contact James on 0499 011 939 or email membersupport.kc@karlka.com.au
In collaboration with Rio Tinto,
North Metropolitan TAFE (NMTAFE) is offering
a fully funded Certificate II in Surface
Extraction Operations for Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This nationally recognised qualification provides
the knowledge and practical skills needed for
entry-level roles in the mining industry.
Upon completion, students will be well-positioned
for entry level employment opportunities
in WA’s mining sector.
Are you looking for work in the mining industry?
Don’t forget that for members living in Broome and Derby
that Rio Tinto has FIFO roles that you can apply for.
If you would like support in applying for these positions,
please contact James on 08 9140 2755 or
email membersupport.kc@karlka.com.au
Check out the link below for more information
and to apply directly with Rio Tinto.
Interested in doing some training?
Have you thought about working in construction?
One of the essential qualifications you will need, is a White Card.
The Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce has a White Card
training course running on 18th June for $210.84
at the Web Business Hub, 18 Edgar Street Port Hedland
from 8am to 12pm.
Members can apply to the Mutual Trust Education Policy
for funding to cover training costs.
If you would like support in applying for this training course,
please contact James from the KNAC Office on 08 9140 2755 or
email membersupport.kc@karlka.com.au
You can check out more information about the course
and sign up online via the link below.
Interested in a traineeship?
Check out the link below to see information on some of the traineeships that MRL offers. Everything from an Administration Traineeship in Perth to a Traineeship in Tyre Fitting!
You can express interest in a traineeship
by filling out the form at the bottom of the webpage linked below.
You can also contact James at the
KNAC Office on 08 9140 2755 or email membersupport.kc@karlka.com.au
to express interest.
Indigenous School Based Traineeship in Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies
Are you based in Perth and a KNAC Member?
Currently, Karlka Fencewright has applications open for a casual Business Development and Sales Support position.
This role is suitable for someone with minimal experience in the industry and just starting their career.
If you would like to find out more information or apply for the role, please check out the link below. You can also contact James in the KNAC Office for support to apply on 08 9140 2755 or email membersupport.kc@karlka.com.au
Advisor Heritage Liaison
Rio Tinto Graduate Program
Port Hedland – Operator Dampier Salt
ATAL is a Work Ready program run by Rio Tinto. The ATAL program is expanding where it is being run, with Rio Tinto continuing to have the program in Karratha but also in Perth and Tom Price.
If members would like to sign up for the program you can use the link below.
If you would like to discuss the program further
or would like help to sign up,
you can contact James Rhee at the
KNAC Office on 08 9140 2755 or email membersupport.kc@karlka.com.au
Are you interested in doing some training to support your career or test out a new career path? Then you might want to sign up for some local training.
Currently, the Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce and Industry is White Card Training on 18th June 2025.
You can follow the link below to sign up for the training.
Members can get support with the cost of training through the Education Policy with Mutual Trust.
If you would like to have a chat about training or support in applying, then please contact James at the KNAC Office on 08 9140 2755 or email membersupport.kc@karlka.com.au
Are you looking for work in Karratha? The Rio Tinto Career Team will be in Karratha on 29th May from 10am to 1pm, at the EPIC Centre, 22 Balmoral Road.
This is a great chance to sit down with the career team and find out more about working for Rio Tinto. You can speak to a Career Team member face to face and ask any questions. They can also help you apply for a position right there!
Don’t forget to register ahead of time by following the link below.
If you would support to register, just give James at the KNAC Office a call on 08 9140 2755 or email membersupport.kc@karlka.com.au
The Real Futures organisation run the Real Jobs for Mob program. This is a program to help indigenous people to get into employment.
The exciting news is that they have just opened a new office in South Hedland and you can go in and
check it out at 3b/2 Byass Street, South Hedland.
They run programs for local employment, school based traineeship and incarceration to employment.
You can also email them at isep.wa@realfutures.net
Thinking about a scholarship?
Don’t forget that scholarship can be for High School and University. Madalah are taking application for students next year.
Applications close at the end of June.
If you would like more information or to apply for your child, please contact James at the KNAC Office on 08 9140 2755 or email membersupport.kc@karlka.com.au
Or you can visit the Madalah website via the link below.
MRL Employment Opportunities
If you are just starting out and interested in a career in the mining industry with MRL, check out the information below. MRL has traineeships and entry level positions available.
You can follow the link below or use the QR Code to find out more information and apply on the MRL website.
If you would like to find out more about these positions or would like support applying, you can ring James in the KNAC Office on 08 9140 2755 or email membersupport.kc@karlka.com.au
Rio Tinto Employment Opportunties
Are you interested in exploring a career with Rio Tinto?
The prefect job for you isn’t advertised at the moment? Then join up to the Rio Tinto Talent Network. You can upload your resume and information via the link below. You can set up alerts so that when your dream job comes up, you will automatically get an email.
Follow the link below to sign up for the Rio Tinto Talent Network or contact James at the KNAC Office on 08 9140 2755 or
email membersupport.kc@karlka.com.au to get support to sign up.
Rio Tinto
Are you interested in working for Rio Tinto?
Check out the current opportunities from Scholarships to Mustering, by heading to the following links.
If you would like to have a yarn about these opportunities, or support to apply, contact James in the KNAC Office 08 9140 2755 or email membersupport.kc@karlka.com.au
Further Education
Rio Tinto Indigenous Scholarship Program 2025
Rio Tinto Graduate Program Internship
Station Hand – Mustering
Mechanical Maintainers – Dewatering/Mine Water Management
BHP Apprenticeship
BHP have a range of apprenticeships in a number of different places. There is also an Apprenticeship Program in Newman, with applications closing at the start of July. Please follow the link below to find out more information or use the QR codes.
If you would like support to apply for an apprenticeship with BHP, please contact James at the KNAC Office on (08) 9140 2755 or email membersupport.kc@karlka.com.au
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