A company with excellent benefits, but needs more inspirational leaders - Anonymous employee Rio Tinto Employee Review

3.0
Dec 2, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great company benefits - free entries to the Perth Zoo, Scitech, The Vines, gym membership discounts, private health insurance subsidy etc.

Cons

Management, in particular some middle management have lost the drive and passion for the company and the work they do in recent years after the cost cuts. Additionally, I feel some of them who may have performed well in their former technical roles who have been put into managerial roles do not perform as well and lack the people skills to lead their team well. As a result, the team suffers and also loses ambition and drive.

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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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