Discover Your Future

Explore the digital hub of Rio Tinto Iron Ore in Western Australia, your gateway to exciting opportunities in traineeships, apprenticeships, intern and graduate programs.

Rio Tinto have been a driving force in Western Australia's skill development landscape for over 13 years and we take pride in our unwavering commitment to building, attracting and retaining a highly skilled workforce. Our website is a gateway, offering insights into early careers pathways created to develop talent for the next generation of mining and ensure that Rio Tinto's operations in Western Australia are future ready.

School based programs

  • These programs not only foster academic excellence but also encourage creativity, teamwork and a sense of community. We view education as a cornerstone for building a brighter future and our commitment to school-based initiatives reflects our belief in empowering young minds to discover their full potential.

  • Our 2024 School Work Experience Program has now closed. Keep an eye out for our 2025 Dates.

Aboriginal Training and Liaison (ATAL) Program

  • The popular and highly successful Aboriginal Training and Liaison (ATAL) program is back in 2024.

    The ATAL Program is a work ready training program for Traditional Owners and Pilbara Aboriginal People which supports participants to develop skills and access employment opportunities.

  • We are proud to announce that our programs will start in August:

    Perth - Monday, 19 August
    Dampier - Monday, 19 August

Traineeship programs

Apprenticeship programs

University programs

  • Not only do we offer an award-winning Graduate Program, but we also host University Interns over the summer plus an Extended Intern program throughout the year.

  • We will be opening applications for 2025 Programs in early 2024. Please visit the graduate website to find out more information on key dates.

Graduate program

  • The 2 year graduate program is dedicated to fostering diversity in key locations, ensuring that our workforce reflects a broad range of perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and excellence.

    Graduates have the unique opportunity to rotate through various business areas, ensuring a comprehensive development experience that aligns with their individual career aspirations and contributes to their overall professional growth.

  • The program is offered globally across the following locations, recruiting for talent at different times across the year.

    Australia Graduate Program

    Singapore Graduate and Intern Programs

    Canada Graduate and Intern Programs

    US Graduate and Intern Programs

  • Please visit the graduate website to find out more information on key dates.

Discover your future

The future belongs to those that are willing to have a go. We promise to continue to inspire and change lives by connecting people to opportunities in our business to discover what is possible.

What some of our apprentices are saying about joining Rio Tinto Iron Ore

Jaylee

Lilian

Cheyenne

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