2027 Graduate Human Resources Organisational Psychology

Graduate Program 2027- Human Resources Organisation Psychology- Brisbane, QLD

Ready to drive meaningful change? We’re looking for passionate individuals 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 with an Organisational Psychology degree or similar to join us in March 2027, in roles based in our Brisbane CBD office.

In a Graduate role, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to different areas of our People function.  Within the People Experience team, we deliver end to end employee lifecycle services including talent acquisition and recruitment, HR advisory, employee relations, remuneration, global mobility and benefits to our leaders, employes, People Partners and Organisation & Talent Partners.

About the program

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

What we offer

• Be recognised for your contribution, thinking, and hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with 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 everything life throws at us (annual leave, paid parental leave, sick & cultural leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more) 
• Relocation assistance, as required

Where you will be working

Located on Charlotte Street in the heart of Brisbane’s city, our modern, multi-floor office is thoughtfully designed for connection and collaboration, no matter where our people are located around the world. The space includes technology-enabled work and meeting areas, shared social lounges, and The Pit, our auditorium and central place for events and gatherings. On-site amenities include a wellness room, parents’ suite, and multi-faith room. Downstairs, just inside the building’s heritage façade, are end-of-journey facilities and an urban laneway with coffee shops and pastry kitchen. Our teams enjoy views of Moreton Bay, Kangaroo Point and the Brisbane River as they work across a range of technical and functional disciplines, supporting operations globally.    

Eligibility   

• Applicants must have an Organisational Psychology degree or similar
• Applicants must be in their final year of study/have recently graduated with less than 2 years of relevant work experience, ready to commence March 2027
• Have the right to work in Australia or New Zealand (citizens, permanent residents, student or postgraduate work visa holders)   

Next steps   

There’s no better time to drive change than with the leaders of tomorrow, and it all begins with a Graduate role at Rio Tinto. Apply today. 

Please note, to be considered for this role, you must complete all pre-screening questions.    

Applications close 14 November 2026.

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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 operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.