Rio Tinto has reached out to the 21 workers from Nannup Timber Processing – who recently lost their jobs – in a bid to offer them fly-in-fly-out positions at one of their Pilbara sites. Source: The Collie Mail
An information session for the workers was held by Rio Tinto at the Nannup Community Resource Centre on September 21.
The workers had an opportunity to discuss opportunities and submit an expression of interest along with their resume.
Warren-Blackwood MP Terry Redman said he was pleased there were opportunities for the displaced workers. While he preferred there were local jobs, Mr Redman said it was important the affected workers could secure permanent employment.
Mr Redman said there could also be opportunities for the workers with Auswest Timbers in Greenbushes in three to six months time.
Nannup Timber Processing general manager Vince Corlett it was great that the workers were being provided with opportunities and that Rio Tinto would try to place them in a job.
Mr Corlett said while FIFO work did not suit everyone, Rio Tinto’s offer would be a great opportunity for the younger workers.
Recently, Rio Tinto celebrated the 10th anniversary of its FIFO program from Busselton to their Pilbara operations. The South West is the largest regional FIFO hub in WA, with 700 people employed by the organisation.
