Vacation Student Opportunities

At Rio Tinto, we produce materials essential to human progress. Aluminium for cars and smartphones. Copper for wind turbines, electric cars and the pipes that bring water to our home. Iron ore to shape our city skylines. Borates that help crops grow, titanium for paint – and diamonds that celebrate the best things in life.

Our Programme

Our Vacation Programme runs from December to February.  It’s a challenging and fast-paced 12 weeks, in which you’ll put theory into practice to deliver results. With guidance and support at every step of the way you’ll complete a number of job-based assignments related to your area of study. Our Vacation Programme opens the opportunity to collaborate with graduates, leaders and technical experts. It’s important to us that by the end of the programme, you’ve a greater technical understanding, confidence and passion to pursue your career in your field of study.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for motivated students who want to learn. Those excited by new environments and ready for the challenge ahead. Rio Tinto ‘s Vacation Programme presents a great opportunity for those who wish to be considered for a future Graduate position, the beginning of a long and rewarding career with Rio Tinto.

We’re seeking university students studying in the following fields:

·         Chemical / Process Engineering

·         Civil / Structural Engineering

·         Computer Science / Software Engineering

·         Control Systems Engineering

·         Data Science / Data Analytics

·         Electrical Engineering

·         Geology / Geosciences

·         Geotechnical Engineering

·         Health / Safety / Environment

·         Hydrogeology

·         Hydrology

·         Industrial Automation / Robotics Engineering

·         Information Systems and Technology

·         Materials Engineering

·         Mathematics / Statistics

·         Mechanical Engineering

·         Mechatronics Engineering

·         Metallurgy

·         Mining Engineering

·         Survey

Our roles are based in QLD and WA, either regional or city based. We offer fly-in-fly-out rosters and residential placements depending on the site/location.

Applications close Sunday 2nd August 2020, but get in quick and apply today!