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Queensland Rail

4.4
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Queensland Rail Graduate Programs & Internships

  • Transport & Logistics

With total assets of $8.0 billion and a network that extends more than 6,600 kilometres across the state, they are focused on providing customers and Queenslanders with a world class rail service.

Our 7,500 strong workforce delivers services across our South East Queensland and regional networks, including Travel and Tourism services and Regional Freight. At this pivotal point in Queensland's history, there is no better time to commence your career in rail, with many significant projects underway that will transform the way they connect communities.

Queensland Rail support the creation of a genuinely inclusive workplace, where all our employees feel safe, respected and valued for their contribution and engaged to achieve their full potential.

The Queensland Rail Graduate Program is focused on providing a comprehensive and flexible approach to developing recent university graduates with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to become competent and confident professionals. Through the Program, you’ll learn how to navigate and contribute to a complex organisation and stakeholder environment, giving you a well-rounded experience to start your career. 

All graduates participate in two years of rotations throughout the business as well as support from the Graduate Development program to develop essential skills such as project management, business writing and a formal mentoring program. 

The program aims to ensure you: 

  • Receive technical and professional development working with peers, leaders, customers, and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate and engage on some of the largest high-profile rail industry projects in Australia.
  • Participate in projects with the potential to make a broad social impact across the Queensland community.
  • Grow your skills in project management, communication, and rail. 

Expand your career potential with a respected, Queensland organisation - apply now!

Recruitment Process

  1. Submit your application and complete the pre-screen questionnaire, includes CV, cover letter, academic transcript, ID, etc.
  2. Online assessment (where required)
  3. Assessment centre – 8th and 9th of September (Brisbane)
  4. In-person interview that will include a recruiter and technical grad leaders on the panel
  5. Reference checks and medicals
  6. Offer

Remuneration & Career Growth

  • Our graduates are paid in the range of $55-69k per annum dependent on discipline
  • We offer a generous superannuation scheme (up to 17.5%)
  • FREE rail travel when travelling to and from work on the Citytrain network

Graduates with Queensland Rail commence on a salary of approximately $67,000.00 per annum + Superannuation. This salary is reviewed annually based on performance. 

Other benefits include leave loading, paid parental leave, flexible working opportunities, scheduled pay increases, annual leave buy-out schemes and salary sacrificing. 

A favourite amongst employees is the FREE RAIL TRAVEL when travelling to and from work on the Citytrain network. 

Queensland Rail embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. They are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive they are, the better their work will be. We’ve built the foundation for diversity, with progress being achieved in the areas of gender balance, First Nations Peoples (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples), Youth, Disability and Multiculturalism.

Queensland Rail continue to establish and integrate key programs such as QRWomen, Graduate and Apprentice Programs, Work and Welcome, Return to Work processes, Employee Assistance Program, as well as Queensland Rail First Nations and LGBTIQ+ Staff Reference Groups.

Graduate Reviews

Overall Score
4.4
Overall score based on 6 reviews
They Score Best in…
8.4
Corporate Social Responsibility
8.3
Satisfaction
9.3
Work Hours
8.4
Corporate Social Responsibility
8.3
Satisfaction
9.3
Work Hours
What Graduates Say About Them
  • Flexible work conditions, pay, training opportunities, experienced colleagues.
  • I am working in a very supportive environment in an organisation that is invested in my development and growth as a professional with endless career opportunities.
  • Good remuneration and free train travel.
  • The amount of support available to graduates, the dedicated graduate coordinators, the company culture, flexibility for WFH—hence, work-life balance, getting to work on interesting and challenging projects
  • Good people and supportive environment to work in. Strong job security.
  • The size and history of the company makes it feel quite divided at times, even between corporate and operations.
  • The bureaucracy, which can sometimes slow down the rapid progress of significant pieces of work (which is to be expected when working in the public sector),
  • Some areas have little movement and opportunity to work at a higher grade due to people being in their roles for 30+ years.
  • Remuneration is somewhat standard but could be better.
  • Nothing happens quickly here.

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities
  • Queensland
Hiring candidates with qualifications in
B
Business & Management
E
Engineering & Mathematics
H
Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
I
IT & Computer Science
L
Law, Legal Studies & Justice
S
Sciences
T
Trades & Services
Current Jobs & Opportunities

Graduate Job

Brisbane
Proactively participate in the Queensland Rail Network Graduate Program and contribute skills and knowledge to support the business.
Applications Close
28 Jul 2024
Start Date
12 Feb 2025
Salary
AUD 70,000 - 80,000 / Year

Graduate Job

Brisbane
Join our Project Delivery teams on a rotational basis, gain relevant training to develop skills and experience to become a Queensland Rail leader.
Applications Close
28 Jul 2024
Start Date
12 Feb 2025
Salary
AUD 70,000 - 80,000 / Year


Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
A university degree is just a stepping stone to your first job and there will always be an opportunity to branch out with various experiences.

Matthew Ho

  • Graduate stories
A university degree is just a stepping stone to your first job and there will always be an opportunity to branch out with various experiences.

Matthew Ho

  • Graduate stories
You define your success. Don’t hold yourself up to someone else’s standards, hold yourself up to your own.

Grace McIntosh-Phillips

  • Graduate stories
You define your success. Don’t hold yourself up to someone else’s standards, hold yourself up to your own.

Grace McIntosh-Phillips

  • Graduate stories
A university degree is just a stepping stone to your first job and there will always be an opportunity to branch out with various experiences.

Matthew Ho

  • Graduate stories
A university degree is just a stepping stone to your first job and there will always be an opportunity to branch out with various experiences.

Matthew Ho

  • Graduate stories
You define your success. Don’t hold yourself up to someone else’s standards, hold yourself up to your own.

Grace McIntosh-Phillips

  • Graduate stories
You define your success. Don’t hold yourself up to someone else’s standards, hold yourself up to your own.

Grace McIntosh-Phillips


A Day In The Life Of


  • Day in the life

Matthew Ho

Time to log off and go meet the rest of the graduate crew for a well-deserved drink and dinner! Will do it all again tomorrow!
  • Day in the life

Matthew Ho

Time to log off and go meet the rest of the graduate crew for a well-deserved drink and dinner! Will do it all again tomorrow!
  • Day in the life

Liam Walsh

Being part of many teams has taught me to be flexible and adaptable to many environments.
  • Day in the life

Liam Walsh

Being part of many teams has taught me to be flexible and adaptable to many environments.
  • Day in the life

Matthew Ho

Time to log off and go meet the rest of the graduate crew for a well-deserved drink and dinner! Will do it all again tomorrow!
  • Day in the life

Matthew Ho

Time to log off and go meet the rest of the graduate crew for a well-deserved drink and dinner! Will do it all again tomorrow!
  • Day in the life

Liam Walsh

Being part of many teams has taught me to be flexible and adaptable to many environments.
  • Day in the life

Liam Walsh

Being part of many teams has taught me to be flexible and adaptable to many environments.

Videos


Diversity

At Queensland Rail we are committed to creating an engaging and inclusive work environment in which people feel involved, safe (psychologically and physically), respected, valued and connected.

Diversity

At Queensland Rail we are committed to creating an engaging and inclusive work environment in which people feel involved, safe (psychologically and physically), respected, valued and connected.