Rio Tinto
Graduate Program - RTIO, Western Australia (Jan 2026)
Perth
Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- AUD 86 - 99 / Year
- Plus super, allowances, relocation, additional benefits
- 50-100 vacancies
- Apply by 6 Apr 2025
- Start date 31 Jan 2026
Ready to drive meaningful change? We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help us tackle the challenges shaping our future. At Rio Tinto, we believe innovation thrives when diverse minds collaborate toward a common purpose – creating a sustainable and better tomorrow. Let’s shape the future, together.
Finding better ways™ to provide the materials the world needs.
We’re inviting graduates and interns from a wide range of degrees to join us in various areas across our business, including:
- Engineering – Mining
- Engineering - Electrical / Control Systems / Mechatronics
- Engineering – Process
- Engineering – Mechanical
- Engineering – Civil
- Engineering – Geotechnical
- Sciences - Health & Safety, Environment
- Geosciences - Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Geoscience
- Data Science, Data Analytics & Automation
About the programs
Our Graduate and Intern Programs offer you the chance to help shape Rio Tinto from within. The Graduate Program extends over two years, focusing on developing both foundational and future-focused skills, leading to permanent positions in the organisation. The 12-week Summer Internship Program provides hands-on experience, with the potential to secure a graduate position upon completion.
What we offer
- Be recognised for your contribution, thinking, and hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
- A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
- A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
- Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family members
- Attractive share ownership plan
- Company provided insurance cover
- Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
- Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
- Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
- Leave for everything life throws at us (annual leave, paid parental leave, sick leave, carer’s leave)
- Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
- Relocation assistance, as required
Where you will be working
In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own a world-class, integrated network of 17 mines, four independent port terminals, a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometres and related infrastructure – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.
Eligibility
- Graduate Program – final year of study/have recently graduated with less than 2 years of relevant work experience
- Intern Program – penultimate year or students in 2nd or 3rd year
- Have the right to work in Australia or New Zealand (citizens, permanent residents, student or postgraduate work visa holders)
- A current "C Class" Manual Driver’s License at the time of your Graduate Program commencement
- Must be available for FIFO (Fly-In, Fly-Out) and Perth-based opportunities, as our Graduate Program involves rotations across multiple teams and locations within Western Australia.
Next steps
There’s no better time to drive change than with the leaders of tomorrow, and it all begins with a Graduate or Intern role at Rio Tinto. Apply today.
Please note, to be considered for this role, you must complete all pre-screening questions.
Applications close 7 April 2025
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Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Engineering & Mathematics +more
Reviews
Designing and drafting using software as per the standard and specification for the subdivision projects which includes earthworks, road works, stormwater drainage, sewer and water.
My role currently varies as a graduate but I am always satisfied and enjoy learning new skills and taking on new responsibilities.
My role changes as I am a graduate. If I am on site, I can expect to participate in the morning meetings, complete any actions that may arise from those meetings, and then get started on the improvement projects I am working on. Throughout the day, if there is a breakdown, we can be approached to provide technical support. Typically I will go into the plant at least once a day to do some inspections or investigate an issue.
About the employer
Rio Tinto
4.3
50,000 - 100,000 employees
Mining, Oil & Gas
There’s no better time to drive change than with the leaders of tomorrow, and it all begins with a Graduate or Intern role at Rio Tinto. Apply today.
Pros and cons of working at Rio Tinto
Pros
There are more possibilities for pathways than you can imagine… every semester you get to explore a different part of the business.
Every leader I've been assigned to has displayed that they want me to succeed as an individual.
The graduate program spans two years, during which you'll receive the training needed to perform your future role effectively.
The cultures instilled into the employees are Care, Courage, and Curiosity… we are cared for as individuals and our well-being is looked after.
Competitive pay and bonuses for this stage in my career… 4.5-9 months of parental leave and free private health insurance.
Cons
Some of the onboarding experience can be arduous, particularly for those unfamiliar with the processes involved.
Like all large companies, Rio Tinto is not exempt from internal politics.
Due to the size, communication can sometimes be an issue, and it’s easy to get lost in the crowd.
Perth office culture can be dull compared to the on-site culture.
On-site hours are long, with the usual 12-hour shifts.