Brisbane
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Here at Queensland Rail, we believe in investing in our Graduates, our aim is to support and grow you as an individual to help your career in rail get off to the best possible start. Our Graduate Program has seen us voted as one of the Top 75 Graduate Employers in Australia.
South-East Queensland’s (SEQ) public transport and rail network is going through a significant transformation to change the way our public transport rail system will operate into the future such as the implementation of Cross River Rail (CRR) as well as planning for the transport for the 2032 Olympics. We are offering a two-year graduate program which would see you rotating through key business groups within our Major Projects Integration team. It is proposed that this opportunity would commence on a full-time basis late this year. So if you have recently graduated or are on track to graduate shortly this is the opportunity for you. Our Major Projects Integration team are responsible for delivering Cross River Rail and the European Train Control system which will transform the way we operate. Learn more about CRR here: https://youtu.be/BB_diEEShik
Through your business rotations, you will overcome real-life challenges and take on meaningful assignments. Your rotations will expose you to a mega multi-disciplinary infrastructure project which will play a critical role in growing our economy and delivering a more reliable transport network for Queenslanders.
Our two year Major Projects Graduate Engineering Program is designed for emerging professional Engineers who know they want to pursue a career in rail and want to know everything about it! This program is designed to help you understand where your skills fit within the different roles that we offer. Throughout your two years as a grad, we will partner you with an excellent graduate mentor who will support and guide you through your second year. You’ll also participate in our Essential Skills program, internal networking days with guest speakers, regular site tours + coffee catch-ups with executives, volunteering opportunities and access to a graduate development coordinator.
Applications for Graduate Engineer positions close on Sunday the 1st of May 2022. From here we will commence shortlisting based on the above criteria. Our process will then involve video screening and panel interviews. Once you’ve applied and applications have closed, you will receive a detailed notice advising next steps.
If this position interests you and you feel you have the knowledge and experience please apply to Graduate Civil Engineer (2559) via our website by clicking on the ‘Apply now’ button. Please submit a resume and covering letter outlining your relevant experience by 11:59 pm, Sunday 1st of May 2022.
External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks.
You must apply via this link using the ‘Apply now’ button. We can only accept applications received via our website.
Queensland Rail embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We have built the foundation for diversity in the areas of gender balance, First Nations Peoples, Youth, Disability and Multiculturalism. We continue to establish and integrate key programs such as QRWomen, Graduate and Apprentice Programs, Work and Welcome, Returned to Work processes, Employee Assistance Program, as well as Queensland Rail First Nations and LGBTIQ+ Staff Reference Groups.
Our team looks at providing a high level of reliability with regard to preventative and reactive maintenance of signalling infrastructure through the use of fault investigations, asset management and other miscellaneous activities.
My day to day responsibilities involve reviewing design documentation and provide feedback on packages submitted by contractors to ensure compliance with QR standards. I also co-ordinate meetings with subject matter experts to review such design packages. So it is a half project co-ordination and half technical engineering role. Note that this is just my current rotation, in my other rotations I have done technical design work, assisted electricians in construction and done maintenance activities with reliability engineers.
I help manage the framework and governance related to Business Improvement projects within the Corporate Services function. I help with ad hoc tasks, process mapping and work on some of these improvement projects.
4.4
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Transport & Logistics
Queensland Rail is a rail service provider connecting Queensland communities and supporting local jobs, industries and economies.
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.