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Queensland Rail

4.4
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

2022 Graduate Civil Engineer (Start ASAP)

Location details

On-site

  • Australia

    Australia

    • Queensland

      Brisbane

Remote

  • Australia

    Australia

    Remote work

    • Queensland

      Brisbane

Location

Brisbane

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeGraduate Job or Program
  • SalaryAUD 66000 / Year
  • Number of vacancies1 vacancy
  • Application open dateApply by 1 May 2022
  • Start dateStart date ASAP

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.

So, why work for us? 

  • We believe in investing in our people and encouraging their individual passions. You will partner with inspiring mentors, take up professional and personal development opportunities whilst gaining exposure to a diverse range of roles and business areas.  
  • Do meaningful work. As a Queensland Rail graduate you will get to put your skills and knowledge to the test in a safe, supportive and professional environment. 
  • Travel. We provide services throughout Queensland and we want our Graduates to experience just how much of Queensland we connect. As a Graduate, you’ll have the opportunity to travel and learn across multiple project sites across Queensland. 
  • We want to prepare you for the future: Which is why we can offer you up to 17.5% superannuation. We want you to become leaders in your own right, through our Essential Skills program we’ll give you the skills to get you started. 

Enough about us! About you:

  • Degree: You must have completed a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. You must have completed your degree within the last 3 years, by June 2022 
  • Customer Focused: You will be community and customer-focused person who believes in putting their best foot forward every day.
  • Think Differently: We want your unique perspective, strong problem-solving skills and innovative skills as we rise to meet our future business demands.  
  • Flexible and Adaptable: No two days are the same here at Queensland Rail, you will need to be adaptable, resourceful and open to constant change. 

Nitty Gritty: 

  • Graduate Engineers with Queensland Rail commence on a salary of approximately $66,000 + 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, salary sacrificing and free rail travel when travelling to and from work on the Citytrain network. 

What’s Next? 

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.

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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Australia
Australian CitizenAustralian Permanent Resident

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    Australian Citizen
  • Study fields
    Engineering & Mathematics
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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Reviews

user
Midlevel
Brisbane
2 years ago

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.

user
Graduate
Brisbane
2 years ago

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.

user
Midlevel
Brisbane
2 years ago

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.

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About the employer

Queensland Rail logo

Queensland Rail

Rating

4.4

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

Transport & Logistics

Queensland Rail is a rail service provider connecting Queensland communities and supporting local jobs, industries and economies.

Pros and cons of working at Queensland Rail

Pros

  • 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.

Cons

    • 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.