Rio Tinto 2025 First Nations Cadetship

Rio Tinto Cadetship Opportunities

Warumilang, in partnership with Rio Tinto is seeking applicants for their First Nations Cadetship Program.
The Rio Tinto Cadetship Program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to complete their undergraduate degree, and gain professional work experience within the organisation. Cadets are provided with a study allowance and 50 days paid work per calendar year as part of the program.

We are seeking applications from students in the following fields:

Information Techonology (IT)

Engineering:

Chemical, civil, control systems, electrical, geotechnical, mechanical, mechatronic, metallurgy, reliability and asset management, mining, data science and software engineering.

Science:

Geology earth science, environmental science.

Locations:

Brisbane (QLD)
Perth (WA)
Gove (NT)
Weipa (QLD)
Gladstone (QLD)
Launceston (TAS)

Benefits:

Professional and practical paid industry experience
Opportunities to establish an industry network
Access to an Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander mentor
Cadets receive up to $16,000 in fortnightly study allowance plus $1,000 book/equipment allowance per calendar year.

Am I eligible?

Positions are open to students all around Australia. To be considered for a Cadetship you must meet the following criteria:

Be of Aboriginal Australian and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
Identify as an Aboriginal Australian and/or Torres Strait Islander
Be accepted as an Aboriginal Australian and/or Torres Strait Islander in the community in which they live or have lived
Be enrolled for full-time study (defined as at least 75% of the full-time study load) at a university located in Australia
Be enrolled in their first undergraduate degree course
Be studying full time (unless in your final year of study)
Be an Australian resident

Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply for this position.

This action constitutes an equal opportunity measure by virtue of section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (QLD).

This action constitutes an equal opportunity measure by virtue of section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA)

How to apply:

Applications close FRIDAY 30th MAY 2025.

To apply, please fill in the Expression of Interest form below. Our team will be intouch with you to discuss further.

To learn more about Cadetships, click here. If you have any questions please email the Warumilang Team at AFL SportsReady: [email protected]

2025 Cadetship Expression of Interest Form

We invite you to express your interest in the Cadetship program. Your detailed responses will help the team identify individuals who align with the eligibility (as listed above). Please provide as much information as possible to ensure your consideration for upcoming opportunities. We appreciate your time and look forward to reviewing your submission.

Do you identify as a First Nations Australian? * Do you identify as a First Nations Australian?

Applicants for the Cadetship Program must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.

Are you an Australian resident? *

Are you currently enrolled in university? *

Are you enrolled in a full time capacity? (On campus or Online) *

Name of University (and Campus) *

Have you previously completed an Undergraduate degree? *

Opportunities are available to applicants currently enrolled in an Australian undergraduate course.

Have you previously completed a Cadetship? *

Opportunities suited for applicants who are working to complete an undergraduate degree.

Which organisation would you like to do your placement at?

How did you find out about Cadetships? *

First Name *

Surname *

Email *

Phone *

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State *

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