People

As part of our commitment to sustainable development, we want to enhance human potential and wellbeing. This includes the health and safety of our employees and the lives of the people who live in the communities impacted by our operations.

Safety

Safety is a core value and key priority for Rio Tinto Coal Australia.

Health

Our safety management initiatives aim to protect the health and well being of our employees by reducing the risks which may lead to occupational related diseases.

Human resources

Rio Tinto Coal Australia employs 3000 people across our business. With such a large and diverse workforce, our priorities are to attract and retain a skilled workforce and provide them with outstanding career development opportunities.

Community

Rio Tinto Coal Australia values the importance of enduring relationships with our neighbours that are characterised by mutual respect, active partnership and long term commitment.

Aboriginal relations

Rio Tinto Coal Australia works with the Aboriginal communities around its Queensland operations through the implementation and embedding of the company's statement on business practices, The Way We Work.

Partnerships

Working in partnership with local groups is a key component of Rio Tinto Coal Australia's community relations strategy.