Lots of promise and no delivery - Anonymous employee Rio Tinto Employee Review

3.0
Oct 16, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

A global footprint and a wide range of risks provides a great platform for resilience and disaster management experience. The large corporate presence makes it easier to meet with government agencies and be heard.

Cons

Australians are in most of the key positions and appoint their own people rather than the best. Personal agendas and power bases undermine work being done and work completed. The lack of integration and the poor back office systems often make it difficult to get basic things done. They take forever to pay suppliers. Little or no worklife balance despite the frequent mouthing of the words. Safety is a bureaucratic concept that is selective in its application to make a real difference.

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5.0
Feb 18, 2026
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Pros

Benefits are fantastic, employee share program, inexpensive insurance options with generous HSA contributions ($3000 per year), ample opportunities for career growth for those willing to relocate (internationally sometimes)

Cons

Mining is cyclic, layoffs are always a looming threat, depending on role 50-60 hr work week is common

3.0
May 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Local environment is very friendly and laid back. Everyone is helpful. The benefit package is nice as well. We do get the option to purchase company shares, 100% company match up to 6% for 401k plus additional deposits.

Cons

Our company was recently purchased by Rio Tinto and their IT groups are very secular and specialized which makes it hard to communicate and get things resolved. I’ve also compared my salary to others with the same job title within manufacturing companies in my state and found my salary is way below the benchmark.

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