Ready to drive meaningful changeWereon the lookoutfor passionate individualswho are eagerto 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 creatinga bettertomorrow.Letsshape thefuturetogether.
Finding better ways to move our people forward
Wereinviting graduates from Geoscience disciplines to join us in roles across our Iron Ore business. Applicants must have degree qualifications in either:
Master of Science in Mining Geology Geoscience Geophysics or Economic Geology
Bachelor of Science withhonoursor Applied Science with a major in Geology Geoscience Applied Geology Geophysics or Earth Science
About the program
Our Graduate Programoffersyou 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.
What we offer
Be recognised for your contributionyourthinkingand your hard work and go home knowingyouvehelped the world progress.
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
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
Career development & educationassistanceto further your technical or leadership ambitions
Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
Leave for all of lifes reasons (vacation/annual paid parental sick leave)
Exclusive employee discounts (banking accommodation cars retail and more)
Domestic relocationassistance
Where you will be working
In the Pilbara region of Western Australia we own a world-class integrated network of 18 mines 4 independent port terminals a rail network spanningnearly 2000kilometersand related infrastructure all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. We are one of the worlds 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
Have the right to work in Australia or New Zealand (citizens permanent residentsstudentor postgraduate work visa holders)
A currentfullC Class Manual Drivers Licenseat the time of your GraduateProgram 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
WereFinding Better Ways to provide materials the world needs now and in the future. Our values carecourageand curiosity guide how we work and how we treat each other.
Please note to be considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.
Applications close17April 2026
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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 cant do it on our own so were focused on creating partnerships to solve problems create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Respect and Inclusion
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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