Expression of Interest – 2025 Graduate Program and 2024 Intern Program – Australia and New Zealand
If you want to drive real change, we have just the place to do it. We want you to be part of our team to help take us forward by solving the emerging challenges of our time. At Rio Tinto, we believe the best ideas come from bringing people together with different perspectives to work toward a common goal – to create a better tomorrow.
We’re looking for Graduates and Interns from a range of degrees for different areas across our business, including:
Engineering – All degrees
Sciences – Geoscience, Environmental, Chemistry
Technology – Data Science, Software, Computing, Robotics
Humanities – Communities, Health & Safety, Archaeology
Business – All degrees
About the programs
Our Graduate and Intern Programs will provide you with opportunities to shape Rio Tinto from the inside out. For Graduates, the program is 2-years with a focus on foundational and future skills. For Interns, the program is 12-weeks across summer, with an opportunity to secure a graduate position at the end.
Who we are
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for over 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.
Where we’re all welcome
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.
Eligibility
Graduate Program – final year of study/have recently graduated.
Intern Program – penultimate year or students in 2nd or 3rd year.
Next steps
There’s no better time to lead this change than the leaders of the future and that starts 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. If you have already applied to the Graduate and Intern program there is no need to apply to the expression of interest.
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Where can Rio Tinto take you?
You’re passionate and ambitious with tremendous career aspirations. The breadth and growth of our organisation empowers you to define your ideal career path.
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- 2022 - PresentManager Projects - Energy DevelopmentBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- 2021Superintendent Operations CentreBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- 2020Development / Drill and Blast SuperintendentPilbara, Western Australia
- 2019Deputy Quarry ManagerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2018Development SupervisorPilbara, Western Australia
- 2017Senior Engineer of Drill, Blast and SurveyPilbara, Western Australia
- 2016Production EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2015Mine scheduler - 2 week plannerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2014Drill and Blast EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2012Graduate Mining EngineerPilbara, Western Australia
- 2022 – PresentGeneral Manager Operational ExcellencePerth, Australia
- 2018General Manager Mine ProductivityPerth, Australia
- 2015General Manager Brockman RegionPerth, Australia
- 2011General Manager Paraburdoo RegionPerth, Australia
- 2008East Weipa Operations Manager – Weipa OperationsWeipa, Queensland, Australia
- 2006Manager Mining – Hail Creek MineMackay, Queensland, Australia
- 2004Manager Technical Services – Hail Creek MineMackay, Queensland, Australia
- 2001Production Superintendent – Coal & Overburden and MTO Statutory Mine Manager (from April 2001)Singleton, New South Wales, Australia
- 2000Site Planning Superintendent – Mount Thorley OperationsSingleton, New South Wales, Australia
- 1998Medium Term Planning Engineer – Hunter Valley OperationsSingleton, New South Wales, Australia
- 1997Mine Capability Systems Specialist – Howick MineSingleton, New South Wales, Australia
- 1996Mine Planner/Technical Services Superintendent – Vickery OperationsGunnedah, New South Wales, Australia
- 1995Mining Graduate – Howick OperationsGunnedah, New South Wales, Australia
Working at Rio Tinto
Help us deliver the materials that make human progress possible.
The plane you’re flying in just landed. You fire up your phone and get your laptop out of the overhead bin. Immediately, you’re in work mode – thousands of miles from your office. Do you ever stop to think about all the materials that make life in the 21st century possible? At Rio Tinto, we discover, develop and deliver the materials that drive human progress. When you work with us, you’ll experience advantages you won’t find anywhere else.
Graduate opportunities at Rio Tinto
Your education can help define and deliver a better future for all.
The future can seem uncertain and daunting. It’s easy to feel pessimistic about the problems facing us today because they feel so much bigger than anything that we’ve had to face before.
A job at Rio Tinto is an antidote to this fear of the future, because we believe that when young minds come together in a culture of care and innovation, they can solve the problems of today, for a brighter world tomorrow.
What’s your passion? Imagining and implementing sustainable solutions? Pushing AI forward? Supporting local communities? Whatever drives you, you’ll be able to join a diverse team of ambitious individuals to achieve a better future through Rio Tinto’s graduate program. We’re looking for exceptional graduates and vocational students from a variety of backgrounds to join our upcoming programs. Here at Rio Tinto, you’ll experience:
Our application process
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Apply
The first thing you’ll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We’ll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.
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Undergo assessments
Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you’ll need to complete.
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Interview(s)
Our interviews could be in person or online. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.
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Offers and checks
At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we’ll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment depending on the role you have applied for.
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Join the Rio Tinto team
Once the checks have been completed, we’ll be in touch to talk with you about your start date and answer any questions you may have before you start with us.