Rio Tinto
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Good place to work however important to maintain good connections to be able to get assistance to get things done. Expect change. If you work with good people it makes it a good place to work.
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Flexible

Flexible working a bonus, not very inclusive, did not feel like I was part of a team, management think they are gods. Extra roles added onto job, impossible to do 3 people’s role in one day.
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  • Trust in colleagues
  • Support from manager

Workplace culture

International big company with good benefits and excellent pay. Work is not too intensive, very enjoyable work environment. A company that values women and indigenous contribution .
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Working for Rio Tinto in Australia

I am a Senior Scrum Master and my work life balance started at the point where I accepted the Role. My work colleagues are based in Brisbane, I am based in Sydney.A typical day falls within the SAFe Agile WoW, we Sprint every 2 weeks and allocate 8 Sprints to each PI.The management team support our customer focused way of operating.Workplace culture is energetic and always lets us cultivate new ideas.

Pros

Great work life balance, everyone works to benefit the customer.

Cons

None
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Extremely passive aggressive

Passive aggressive almost to the point of abusive. You can’t trust their managers their privacy policy nor their contract terms if you thinking of working them make sure you have a good lawyer in your back pocket

Pros

Free food

Cons

Everything else
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Great place to work supportive and relaxed

What is the best part of working at the company?The crews and supervisors were great all looked after eachother with no issues. I learned to operate multiple machinery with something new everydayWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?Night shift is very hard when the mine is dark and you have to take precautions when driving the trucks What is the work environment and culture like at the company?The work environment was great happy and helpful people no matter what department. The executive team knew you by name and always would come to the Crib room at prestart to yarn or have a feed with the crews What is a typical day like for you at the company?Pre start to know where ypur working for the day supervisor drops you off and checks in through the day ypu would always go back to the crib as a crew to eat lunch and smoko together for team bonding
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The variety and methods learn gaing different aspects of the work Amazing

What is the best part of working at the company?Challenging and interesting WorkWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?Finishing the Tasks on Time alloted to youWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?Amazing with and great GovernanceWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?Interesting Work with so much to learn
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Great

Rio was a great place to work pity they changed there roster to 8/6 and only want people from WA Oh well your loss Rio but I did luv working for you guys over ten years
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Nice culture, productive environment

Good people who genuinely care about you, always felt productive and can see the impact your work has in the company. Good ability to get more skills.
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Great Perth facilities

Good company to work for that promote development and opportunities for their staff. Great benefits and building facilities make work very enjoyable for all
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Really enjoyed working for Rio Tinto and would love to work with them in the future

I think Rio Tinto is a great company to work for and really think people will evolve and better their future career opportunities with Rio Tinto Iron Ore ...

Pros

Good work environment

Cons

Alot of politics
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Terrible culture and fails to walk to talk.

Depending on your seniority within the business will determine how you are treated. The more senior you are, the more the company is inclined to turn a blind eye to poor behaviors and not hold you to account, regardless of the number of formal complaints raised by other employees.

Pros

Travel

Cons

Extremely poor culture.
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Good workmates

Good workmates Terrible leaders. Put people in positions with no experience, not even in the same trade and or no trade. Development opportunities get ignores
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Fun at times but challenging at times

Great company to work for and meet a lot of friendly people in this industry I’m just grateful to have a opportunity like this for myself to work and learn on the go

Pros

Free coffees

Cons

Long hours
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production over safety

if you like to work 6am to 6pm with 2 half hour smokos in a fast paced hot environment well then this is the job for you .and if your a good worker dont even think about applying for further improvemnt across site they are only reserved for unproductive trouble makers .and dont even say what you want at the morning meetings they will hunt and target you and tell you to just quit .

Pros

you will lose weight

Cons

you will have depression and high blood pressure
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Productive and enjoyable work place

All job is good set up.all people friendly.Supervisor is good always support .Work shop is goodAll tools is provided,safety is always in the place.All people work as ateam

Pros

Free lunches

Cons

Long hours drive to work and back to camp
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Work politics ruin any sort of job satisfaction. Very strong 'us' and 'them' culture with management

Very exclusive environment, rife with nepotism and discrimination. Employee concerns are ignored and no career progression available without a degree.

Pros

Mining industry job

Cons

management
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Supportive & Inclusive business

I have always had supportive leadership encouraging my career development whilst working for Rio Tinto. My work life balance is perfect and allows me to still be a hands on mum without feeling like I am not there enough. My Team are amazing and we all support each other to succeed.
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Great workmates.

I would never work for them again. Scenery is beautiful but it does get warm in summer. The crews in which l worked were loaded with good and knowledgeable workmates. Management not included.

Pros

Coming home.

Cons

Traveling to and from on your own time.
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not recommended if you are focused on pay

Good site but pay is questionable. Too many people and departments are involved for a simple decisionOn the bright side, there are opportunities to move around

Pros

Good site

Cons

Under average pay
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Best work life balance I have ever had

Rio Tinto offers great opportunities for advancement in their company but also allows for skill’s upgrading. They have a great emphasis on community and family in the Pilbara where I worked for them. I wish I was still working for them and would still be if it wasn’t for location issues best 8years of my life thanks Rio Tinto for the opportunities you afforded me

Pros

Great roster

Cons

Extreme heat and conditions
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Based on 984 reviews

Ratings by category

3.7 out of 5 stars for Work/Life Balance
4.1 out of 5 stars for Salary/Benefits
3.3 out of 5 stars for Job Security/Advancement
3.3 out of 5 stars for Management
3.6 out of 5 stars for Culture

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