Internship - RTIO, Western Australia null

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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