Rio Tinto Gladstone

03/06/2026

Today we marked an exciting step forward for Gladstone, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between our Gladstone aluminium sites and CQUniversity.

This partnership strengthens a long-term collaboration between industry and education, helping to build local capability and create practical pathways from study to meaningful careers, right here in Central Queensland.

By connecting students with real-world experience across our Gladstone operations, through pathways like cadetships, this agreement supports a stronger pipeline of local talent and helps ensure our region continues to grow, innovate and thrive.

For the Gladstone community, it means more opportunities for young people to develop skills locally, gain industry experience, and build their futures close to home.

💬 “This cadetship isn’t just about studying – you’re part of the team, doing real work and building real experience from day one.” - Riley Barton, QAL Mechanical Engineering Cadet and CQUniversity student

27/05/2026

Are you a Year 11 or 12 student exploring career pathways? Join us for our 2027 Apprentice Program Information Sessions.

Hear from current apprentices, meet the QAL team, and discover what it’s like to work at one of the world’s largest alumina refineries. Family members are welcome to attend.

Apprenticeships available:
• Electrical & Instrumentation (dual trade)
• Fitting & Machining
• Boilermaker

📅 Sessions: Wednesday 3 June or Thursday 4 June
🕓 Time: 4:15 pm arrival (4:30 pm start)
📍 Location: Bob Druitt Training Centre at QAL

📩 Questions: [email protected]

👉 RSVP: https://bit.ly/qalapprentice2027

If under 18, please attend with a parent or guardian.

21/05/2026

Community Giving – Round 1 Outcomes

Thank you to everyone who applied for Round 1 of the Rio Tinto Gladstone Community Giving program.

We’re proud to continue strengthening regional economic opportunities and working with suppliers, supporting local events, as well as playing our part in this community.

After assessing Round 1 applications this year, we’re supporting initiatives like:
🌱 A revitalised community garden space
🏊 Swimming lessons to build confidence and safety in young children
🤝 Upcoming local events that build community vibrancy

💡 What’s next?
Round 2 of the Community Giving program will open on 1 August 2026.
Visit www.riotinto.com/en/operations/anz/gladstone for more details.

12/05/2026

Ever wonder how we make the aluminium the world uses every day?

Whether you’re curious about apprenticeships, looking for a path after school, or just want to see how it all works, come say hi to the Boyne Smelter, QAL, and Yarwun refinery teams today.

We’re ready to show you how you can join a local team that makes a global impact. Your career in the aluminium journey starts right here in Gladstone.

📍 Where: COGSY Careers Expo @ GECC
📅 When: Today!
🛠️ Why: Chat with us, ask anything, and find out what’s possible with our operations

30/04/2026

Local businesses owners can join tailored packages designed to help them get established, grow and thrive well into the future through the Here for Business program.

This all-inclusive program is delivered fully by UHY Haines Norton Gladstone CQ with our support.

View more details online 👉 www.hereforbusiness.com.au

28/04/2026

We’re helping improve access to critical medical care for local families when they need it most.

Medical patients needing urgent aeromedical transfers from Gladstone Airport Corporation to major health hubs will soon be able to use a new Patient Transfer Facility, improving efficiency for ambulance services, aeromedical crews and emergency responders.

Construction is now underway on a new purpose-built Patient Transfer Facility at Gladstone Airport, marking a significant investment in regional health infrastructure. The $5 million facility will support more than 700 aeromedical transfers each year, improving coordination for emergency services an...

24/04/2026

This ANZAC Day, we remember the courage, service and sacrifice of those who have served our nation in war, peace and peacekeeping operations since the Gallipoli landings in 1915.

Representatives from our Gladstone operations will lay wreaths at local services, including at the cenotaph in ANZAC Park, in honour of more than two million servicemen and women and the families who have supported them.

As we pause on 25 April, we reflect on the legacy of Gallipoli, the freedoms we enjoy, and give thanks to all who have served, past and present.

Lest we forget.

📷 The ANZAC War Memorial in Gladstone’s ANZAC Park, 2025. Refurbished in 1996, the cenotaph features a Vietnam War soldier statue unveiled in April 2007, with reflection benches added in 2025.

21/04/2026

Our Gladstone Aluminium sites are focusing on sustaining our operations well into the future.

General Managers Shona and Trent met with the Gladstone Regional Council to share our progress on:
• Securing the future of Boyne Smelters beyond 2040
• Supporting our workforce at Yarwun refinery ahead of curtailment
• Investing in the Gladstone region through our new Community Giving program
• Decarbonising our operations with new bio pellets
• Spotlighting a local Traditional Owner artist across Australia

Want to learn more? Connect with us 👇
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.riotinto.com

08/04/2026

🚣‍♂️ The tides have changed!

After a stellar performance on Friday, the QAL apprentices have won the 2026 Great Raft Regatta in a longstanding campaign to take the top spot!

Apprentices across Rio Tinto's three Gladstone sites - QAL, Boyne Smelters and Yarwun refinery - were pumped to tackle the challenge alongside community groups and have scored serious bragging rights in the process.

Well done to our Apprentice & Trade Coordinators for supporting our up-and-coming tradespeople in events like this.

We’re proud to support the passionate Gladstone Festivals and Events volunteers for entertaining the community again this year at the Yaralla Gladstone Harbour Festival.

📸 Photo credit: Photopia Studio

07/04/2026

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐬!

Rio Tinto’s 2027 Graduate Program and 2026/2027 Intern Program are now open for applications.

If you know someone studying 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 (electrical, power, mechanical, process/chemical) or 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 (chemistry or similar), this could be a great step toward a meaningful career – right here in our region.

We’re proud to support regional talent and encourage students who want to build their future in our community to apply.

👉 Apply here: https://jobs.riotinto.com/?keyword=graduate

🗓️ Applications close: 17 April 2026