Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs
Our business
We operate in 35 countries where our 60,000 employees are working to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs
Our purpose in action
Continuous improvement and innovation are part of our DNA
Innovation
The need for innovation is greater than ever
We supply the metals and minerals used to help the world grow and decarbonise
Iron Ore
The primary raw material used to make steel, which is strong, long-lasting and cost-efficient
Lithium
The lightest of all metals, it is a key element needed for low-carbon technologies
Copper
Tough but malleable, corrosion-resistant and recyclable, and an excellent conductor of heat and transmitter of electricity
Bringing to market materials critical to urbanisation and the transition to a low-carbon economy
Oyu Tolgoi
One of the most modern, safe and sustainable operations in the world
Rincon Project
A long-life, low-cost and low-carbon lithium source
Simandou Project
The world’s largest untapped high-grade iron ore deposit
Providing materials the world needs in a responsible way
Climate Change
We’re targeting net zero emissions by 2050
Nature solutions
Our nature-based solutions projects complement the work we're doing to reduce our Scope 1 and 2 emissions
Enabling ESG transparency
Our START™ initiative tracks traceability and responsible production of Rio Tinto materials.
We aim to deliver superior returns to our shareholders while safeguarding the environment and meeting our obligations to wider society
Reports 2024
Download our 2024 suite of reports, including our 2024 Taxes and Royalties Paid Report, detailing $8.4 billion of taxes and royalties paid globally during the year
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Refuelling the mining industry
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Forging a low-carbon future
How we're working to decarbonise iron ore and steel
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Graduates and students
If you want to drive real change, we have just the place to do it
Empowering families with flexibility
Supporting new parents of any gender with equal access to parental leave
Available jobs
Join our team
If you want to drive real change, we have just the place to do it. Our early talent programs, which include graduate and internship opportunities, allow you to shape Rio Tinto from the inside out. We want you to be a 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.
Our graduate program is currently available in Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, China, France, Guinea, India, Madagascar, Mongolia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom and the US.
We’ve been named “Most Popular Mining & Energy Employer” in Australia’s GradConnection Top 100 Graduate Employers Awards 2025
We value the unique talents and diverse ideas our graduates and interns bring to our business. Applications follow the university calendar in each region and only current opportunities are typically listed below. If no open roles are listed on our career site for your country, we invite you to join our Talent Network to get notified when our next recruitment campaign starts.
Applications are currently being accepted for our graduate and/or intern programs in Australia.
Are you a motivated student who wants to contribute to lasting change? Help us shape the future of our company and industry.
Our 2–year graduate program gives you the tools and skills to innovate and invent – to challenge the way we do things and help us find better ways to produce materials the world needs.
As we have graduates joining at different times of the year depending on location, our development program is divided in 2 phases, which are completed over a period of 16 to 24 months.
You’ll focus on:
This short-form digital learning series is a set of bespoke, on-demand video modules specifically crafted for Rio Tinto graduates to develop the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in your first professional role.
You will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with an experienced external coach who will give you practical support and tools to help you achieve your personal and career goals.
Get together with fellow graduates locally and virtually to network and learn. Starting a new role in a large and complex organisation like ours can be overwhelming. At the GradConnect, you’ll get to hear from leaders first-hand about their own experience at Rio Tinto, and learn about our strategy, values, and projects in action. The event also includes subject matter experts from across the business who will deliver interactive sessions on key disciplines like closure, automation, orebody knowledge, processing, tailings, water and more.
Get ready to embark on a journey where creativity meets strategy, and ideas are transformed into compelling narratives. Together with your teammates, you will be exposed to topics like globalisation, technology, innovation, and creativity. Interact with internal and external experts to learn methodologies and strategies, helping you innovate and collaborate to create the best ideas and solutions. You can then put what you’ve learned into action as part of the innovation project.
This is your opportunity to be creative and propose solutions to change the way we work – now and in the future. Work with other graduates to bring your ideas to life.
You and your team will pitch your final innovation project to a panel of internal senior leaders and experts. This is your opportunity to demonstrate what you can bring to our business with fresh and innovative thinking. Your idea could even be adopted by the business!
There are a range of resources available to you throughout the program:
Access to world-class digital learning resources via LinkedIn Learning and our Graduate Insights.
Collaborate with fellow grads via MS Teams channels, Graduate Champions network or through our Coffee Roulette, where you can grab a (virtual) coffee with people from all around our business.
There are opportunities to connect with subject matter experts to help grow your network, add to your knowledge, and learn new skills.
In addition to learning on-the-job, you can also access online courses, webinars, and tap into our internal technical expert networks to deepen your technical knowledge.
Additional criteria may apply and if applicable, will be listed in each job advertisement. Current opportunities are listed above.
With award-winning programs, global opportunities, and on-the-job support and training, our Graduate roles are the perfect way to kick start your exciting career.