Rio Tinto Traineeship Intake 2026 – Fly In-Fly Out and Perth based Opportunities

• We particularly welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, our Traditional Owner Partners and women to apply

• Complete a traineeship program designed to set you up for success into the future

• Learn and develop your skills at our world class operations from day one

• Peth based and Fly in-Fly Out opportunities – From Perth, Busselton, Albany, Broome, or Geraldton

About the Roles

We are looking for talented people who are eager to join our company in February 2026 to learn and develop through our unique Traineeship Program. Our exciting program aims to cultivate skills through specially designed learning pathways which include both on and off the job training, with program participants having access to world leading technology and industry leaders.

During the program you will work towards a nationally recognised qualification, whilst receiving on-going support from Supervisors, Tradespeople, Talent Development Advisors, and Indigenous Support Officers to ensure you are set up for success, establishing a long-term career within our business.

If you are passionate about learning, excited to be at the forefront of innovation, and want to shape the future for our communities and beyond, then discover a career with Rio Tinto through our Traineeship Program.

Roles are for applicants currently residing in Western Australia. Rio Tinto offers Fly in and fly out options from Perth or from one of our regional FIFO hubs.

Traineeship opportunities include:

• Crane Operator Trainee – FIFO

• Controller Trainee – Perth Operations Centre

• Train Controller Trainee – Perth Operations Centre

To be eligible for this opportunity you must:

• Have the right to work in Australia.

• Hold a current C class manual drivers’ licence with a minimum of red ‘P’ plates by 1 Feb 2026.

• Be 17 years or older from the 1st of February 2026.

• Not have completed a Pre-App, Degree, Diploma or an Apprenticeship

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work and go home knowing you have helped the world progress.

• An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority

• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions

• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto

• 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

• Attractive share ownership plan

• Company provided insurance cover

• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options

• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support

• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)

Our Process:

Step one: Select your role preference and make sure it matches your current location. Apply and complete all application questions.

Step two: Once you have submitted your application, please complete this online form: https://forms.office.com/r/c7gKkDQdkn?origin=lprLink. Completing this form is mandatory to ensure you are considered for the program.

Step three: On successful selection you may be required to complete on-line assessment. Please ensure you access your emails (including spam folder) regularly, to avoid disappointment and complete the assessment within the allocated timeframes given.

Step four: Selected candidates will be contacted by a Recruitment Team member who will validate your application and invite you to a Recruitment Day to meet with the Hiring Leaders and be assessed for the role you have chosen. Successful candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Medical, which includes a drug and alcohol test as well as additional background checks.

Current Rio Tinto employees are not eligible to apply for the traineeship program. Please see the careers page for other internal opportunities.

In Closing

Applications will close at on the 10th of August 2025, so if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we empower and challenge you to grow, learn and develop, then apply today!

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About Rio Tinto

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 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 situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

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 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.

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