Graduate Process Engineer

Ready to drive meaningful change? We’re on the lookout for passionate individuals who are eager 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 better tomorrow. Let’s shape the future together.

Finding better ways™ to move our people forward

We’re inviting graduates from Process Engineering disciplines to join us in roles across our Iron Ore business. Applicants must have degree qualifications in:

• Chemical, Process, Industrial Chemistry and/or Metallurgical Engineering degrees
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Extractive Metallurgy)

About the program Our Graduate Program offers you the chance to help shape Rio Tinto from within. The program extends over two years, focusing on developing both foundational and future-focused skills.

What we offer Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking, and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• 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 all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail, and more)
• Domestic relocation assistance

Where you will be working In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own a world-class, integrated network of 18 mines, 4 independent port terminals, and a rail network spanning nearly 2,000 kilometers – all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand. We are one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of iron ore.

Eligibility

• Final year of study/have recently graduated with less than 2 years of relevant work experience
• 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 We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage, and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

Please note, to be considered for this role, you must complete all pre-screening questions. Applications close 17 April 2026.

About Rio Tinto Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years, and our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement while minimizing emissions.