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Rio Tinto recently appointed a former trainee from its Local Aboriginal Person (LAP) program as manager of its Amrun bauxite mine in Queensland.

Shiona Budby, a long-serving member of the team and proud Thanikwithi woman, will lead a team of more than 300 employees after beginning her career more than 10 years ago.

Budby said her aim is to inspire future LAP leaders to feel confident in who they are and where they come from, and to empower them to lead with strength and pride in their culture.

The LAP program has run since 2002, with more than 300 Indigenous participants taking part since it first started.

"Building strong relationships through shared lived experiences is the foundation of productivity and success," Budby said.

"To me, being a manager means creating strong foundations that enable people to succeed in their roles." Budby described her leadership style as one grounded in empathy and collaboration, while having a deep commitment to empowering others.

"Shiona's appointment marks a significant step forward in building a more inclusive and representative future for our operations and our communities," Rio Tinto general manager of Weipa operations Steve Dunstone said.