At Fortescue, we are leading the global transition to Real Zero.
We are committed to achieving Real Zero terrestrial emissions (Scope 1 and 2) across our Pilbara operations by 2030.
We are pioneering carbon free mining, electrifying our sites and creating an integrated renewable energy ecosystem to power them.
Our commitment to Real Zero is creating exciting and rewarding career opportunities across the globe, for our existing Fortescue Family team as well as those new to industry and starting their career journey.
Our leading global graduate program is now open for applications for 2025/26. Applications close 11th April 2025.
Program structure
We offer a two-year structured graduate program to provide passionate graduates with exposure to a site operational role, technical placement and a business functional role aimed at encouraging ‘whole of business’ thinking.

Available opportunities:
We recruit into the following six workstream rotations depending on your area of study:
- Mining and Geoscience
- Engineering
- Fortescue Zero Power Systems
- Fortescue Zero Hydrogen Systems
- Technology, Data and AI
- Corporate
- Vacation program (all disciplines)
- Structured two year graduate program – you’ll complete four rotations within your professional discipline across two years
- Summer internship opportunities (all locations)
- Industrial placements (UK only)
- Access to a strong network of committed professionals who want to see you succeed
- Ongoing training and development and mentoring from our leaders
- You’ll connect and learn from each other and develop connections that will last a lifetime
- Exposure to relevant and interesting work that is making a difference
- Competitive remuneration and benefits program
- Mining
- Geosciences
- Engineering (all disciplines)
- Data Science and AI
- Law
- Commerce
- Sustainability
- Health and Safety
- Environment
Programs on offer:
What will you receive?
Fortescue is a great place to start your career. Here are some of the benefits you can expect:
Eligibility
Fortescue’s graduate program is open to students in their final year of university or who have recently completed a relevant degree.
We are looking for bright and creative minds studying Bachelor or higher degrees in: