Graduate Mechanical Engineer: Boyne Smelter, Gladstone

Riotinto; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Competitive base salary

Annual incentive program

Private health insurance for employees

Share ownership plan

Salary sacrifice options

Career development & education support

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Rio Tinto is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer for the 2027 program in Gladstone, QLD. Join Boyne Smelters Limited, a large-scale operation, to gain hands-on exposure to daily smelter operations and complex processing challenges.

Graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Mechanical Engineering will work with seasoned professionals to drive safe, reliable production and build strong foundations at the start of their careers.

Qualifications

• Graduate Program is for final year students or recent graduates with less than 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Right to work in Australia or New Zealand (citizens, permanent residents, student or postgraduate work visa holders) is required.
• A current "C Class" Manual Driver’s Licence at the time of program commencement.

Responsibilities

• Join the Graduate Mechanical Engineer program in Gladstone and work alongside experienced professionals.
• Contribute to improvements that support safe and reliable production.
• Learn how a smelter operates on a day‑to‑day basis and develop foundational and leadership skills.
• Complete the two‑year program focusing on foundational and future‑focused capabilities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Rio Tinto is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer for the 2027 program in Gladstone, QLD. Join Boyne Smelters Limited, a large-scale operation, to gain hands-on exposure to daily smelter operations and complex processing challenges.

Graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Mechanical Engineering will work with seasoned professionals to drive safe, reliable production and build strong foundations at the start of their careers.