Final year students & recent graduates

Final year students and recent graduates: apply for Rio Tinto's graduate programme

Rio Tinto is constantly seeking graduates of the highest calibre to help  discover, mine and process a wide range of mineral resources in the most efficient, environmentally-friendly and cost effective ways possible.

To this end, the company provides a comprehensive and successful graduate development programme which offers full-time, sustainable job opportunities and ongoing career development plans in business units throughout the world.

Those in their final year of a relevant degree course, and those who have recently graduated with the necessary qualifications, should consider a career with Rio Tinto. The rewards and benefits can be substantial.

By relevant degree course, Rio Tinto means one in geology, geoscience, biology/environmental studies, metallurgy, engineering (electrical, mechanical, civil, chemical, metallurgical, mining and geological), information technology, chemistry, health and safety and a range of associated sciences and disciplines.  Vacancies may also exist for those seeking work in marketing, commerce, recruitment, human resources, accounting, business management, communications, community relations, external relations and law.

Opportunities exist in Canada, the US, South America, Africa, Europe and Australasia. In most cases a career begins with a business unit in your own country, but Australian business units also recruit internationally and these opportunities are advertised on this website, at selected universities and in the Graduate newsletter.