Rio named WA's best employer

Mining giant Rio Tinto has been voted as Western Australia’s most attractive employer at the annual Randstad Awards, a title it has won twice in three years.

Rio took the top prize, with Woodside Petroleum and Newcrest Mining coming in at second and third respectively.

About 55 per cent of workers surveyed in the state said they would like to work for the global mining and metals company.

Rio won the same award in 2012.

Randstad employment market analyst Steve Shepherd said Rio’s strong perception in the eyes of the public showed employers if they wanted to invest in developing a great culture, organisation and workplace, it would be recognised not just by employees but also the wider community.

Randstad found Rio was considered particularly attractive when it came to providing excellent salary and employee benefits, career progression opportunities and good training.

The mining and natural resources sector was also named as the most attractive sector to work for in Western Australia, despite the current doom and gloom that surrounds the industry.

Aviation, and oil and gas came in as the second and third most attractive industries in WA, respectively.

“The war for talent is on a steep incline. Particularly in Western Australia, where the labour market is dominated by the resources sector, understanding what makes organisations unique and attractive to potential employees is crucial,” Mr Shepherd said.

“Only then, can you promote these attributes and elements effectively, to ensure your organisation remains attractive, successfully retaining talented individuals both today, and in the future.”