Career Prospects at Rio Tinto

In my current role as a graduate the oppourtunity to progress seems endless which is encouraging

Roles are often advertised throughout the business. Building a network within teams is one of the biggest factors in ensuring your promotions align with your goals.

Seniors are very open to talking to graduates about up coming roles that they might be suited to and are always willing to offer their advice on how graduates can develop the skills required for the role.

Upon completion of the two-year graduate program, participants transition into a regular position. Progression thereafter depends on individual performance. Graduates will start at one of three pay levels: "Developing," "Competent," or "Seasoned." These levels reflect their development within the role and provide opportunities for advancement. Additionally, after two years in their initial role, individuals can apply for secondments in different areas of the business to gain broader experience and exposure.

Rio is a very broad company with many opportunities to move around, whether it be horizontally or vertically

showing initiative, developing new/better methods and good leadership

I have a goal that I've discussed with my manager. They are aware and I am confident I will be able to achieve that goal.

Have been filling in a role for several months, being responsible for a site but there seems to be no possibility to get promoted to it anytime soon.

In niche technical roles, promotions are very difficult if not non-existent as there are a lot of people that get, say, a specialist role, and sit in it for the rest of their life. This is very obvious from what colleagues have said. Operations roles are much more plausible career progression wise.

Moving out of the grad program is dependent on you as a person, be proactive and network as much as possible.

I cannot comment too much but i have seen others move up very quickly and some others in a spot for a while

Not sure at this stage. Currently on a 2 year graduate program which see rotation to different departments to understand the business.

Have not been in the company long enough to be promoted but prospects are looking good.

It seems very easy to move up the ladder within the company as long as you are not a bad employee. Lots of opportunities to move around globally.