About Us
For over 13 years, the Rio Tinto Future Skills team has been dedicated to advancing the landscape of skill development in Rio Tinto Iron Ore. During this period, we have ignited the careers of more than 2,500 Trainees, Apprentices, and Graduates. We are proud of the contribution we have made to upskill Rio Tinto’s workforce, as well as the contribution these skills have meant to local communities.
This website is more than just a place for information; it's a glimpse into your future! It gives you a peek into our carefully thought-out pathways to spark your imagination.
My team's passion and dedication are the life force of our organisation, a rhythm of ongoing learning and boundless adaptation. Every morning we get out of bed to invest in people’s journey and set the pathways for them to succeed. We see the whole person, support them, and guide them as they gain incredible skills for life.
We believe 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. We help people to have a long and satisfying career with Rio Tinto - and beyond.
We understand the world around us is changing and to stay relevant you need to be a life longer learner.
Ron Mutambiranwa
General Manager – Capability Development | Iron Ore
Our operating mantra
Be yourself. Back yourself.
We believe in celebrating individuality. This means we show up as our authentic and whole selves and believe there’s a simplicity in knowing who you are and owning it. We trust our experience and instincts.
Keep it simple and stay focussed.
There are a lot of moving parts in this business. We believe in remaining positive, finding the opportunity and staying focussed on the potential for growth. We have a passion for learning and preparing for the future. Where we can, we simplify.
See the person.
We have people and their potential at the heart of everything we do. We believe in remembering that there’s a human behind the outcome we are looking for and we care deeply. We treat everyone as a cherished Rio Tinto employee from day 1, regardless of their background or experience.
Always be learning.
We know this business inside out and we are also experts in the education sector and VET training. We must be knowledgeable in order to give our participants the best experience. As individuals we also believe and continue to have a growth mindset, finding ways to learn new things. This mindset is never just for apprentices, trainees or graduates: learning is for life.