Graduate Careers

Rio Tinto is a world leader in finding, mining and processing the earth’s mineral resources. We employ first class people, technologies and processes. Joining Rio Tinto offers graduates the opportunity to work with people who are leaders in their field and to be a part of a group that develops and manages large, world-class operations.

Rio Tinto offers graduates a real job from day one. You will work with leading engineers and scientists, as well as technical and commercial managers. In addition to exploration, mining and processing opportunities, you will join a company where teams are working on new technologies, new marketing opportunities and with governments and local communities seeking to share the benefits of mining.

Rio Tinto’s global operations mean our employees come from many different backgrounds and as you develop in your career there is scope to apply for roles in different countries. This presents opportunities to experience life and friendships in some very exciting places.

Benefits

Being a part of Rio Tinto can provide you with the opportunity to pursue diverse and fascinating career paths in a number of locations and across a range of commodities.

Benefits include:

• Attractive remuneration packages
• Monitored development plans
• Coaching / Mentoring
• Training and development to build a successful career, including professional recognition
• Study assistance for approved development courses
• Professional fees for recognised
• Professional Associations
• Participation in the Graduate Forum (a four day introduction to the company, corporate finance and career planning)
• Possibility of undertaking a Graduate Development Placement with another Rio Tinto business or site operation
• Challenging career opportunities for broader experience within and across business units nationally and potentially internationally
• The opportunity to participate in Rio Tinto Share Schemes.

Your ongoing professional development

We want Rio Tinto Graduates to develop their technical capabilities in a way that is recognised by their professional institutes and associations. The graduate program is designed to enable you to develop in your professional discipline. You’ll be part of a structured graduate development program for about three years which will hone your technical, leadership and commercial skills. There is scope to move around and there will be opportunities to work across disciplines.

Our culture – the way we work

At Rio Tinto we have a strong commitment to safety, health, environment and the communities in which we work. There are many opportunities to join in community activities as well as to participate in the group’s partnerships with Australian and international organisations.

Application procedure

Applications for graduate positions with Rio Tinto for 2009 will open on 11 February 2008. Graduates should apply online at www.graduates.riotinto.com.