Queensland Rail
2023 Information Technology Graduate Program (Jan 2023)
Brisbane
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Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- AUD 55,000 - 60,000 / Year
- 17.5% superannuation, free rail travel, flexible working arrangements available and membership to our Young Professionals organisation
- 1-2 vacancies
- Apply by 19 Sep 2022
- Start date 3 Jan 2023
Here at Queensland Rail, we believe in investing in our Graduates and to set you up for success.
QR provides our graduates with the opportunity to work within our various Information Technology teams on a rotational basis. We believe that some of the best experiences are gained through exposure to different departments. Rotations could include Data & Automation, Digital Planning & Transformation, Cyber Security & Governance, Business Enabling & Core ICT (Program & Projects), ICT Operations.
Through your information technology rotations, you will be given responsibilities to take on real life challenges and assignments where you will develop a better understanding of our core business. As a graduate you will experience professional development in each of the discipline you rotate in where you will be involved in contributing to multi-disciplinary projects across Queensland Rail. This will play a critical role in growing our economy and delivering a more reliable transport network for Queenslanders. Safety is our number one priority in Queensland Rail, and you will be involved in contributing to innovative ideas and engineering solutions in keeping our team members safe.
Our two-year Graduate Information Technology Program is designed for emerging information technology professionals who want to pursue a career in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and have a genuine interest in our industry. Throughout this program, you will receive a thorough introduction to the Queensland Rail ICT business, gaining insights across how technology supports South East Queensland (SEQ) and Regional operations. You will also be exploring the business needs at strategic, tactical, and operational levels and develop a sound understanding of the key business tools to meet our business challenges.
Why work for us? What we can offer you.
- 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.
- We will 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 and leadership training, we’ll give you the skills to get you started.
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate & Postgraduate degrees: Are you in your final year of study? Or have you completed an undergraduate degree or postgraduate study in the last two years? Degrees such as Technology, Business Systems, Data Analytics, Project Management or Mathematics would be most suitable.
- Are you available to start full time? When you apply, will you be a permanent resident, or an Australian or NZ citizen?
Your application journey – we hope you enjoy it.
- Submit your application and complete the pre-screen questionnaire
- Online assessment
- Assessment centre
- Reference checks
- Offer
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Business & Management +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
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.
About the employer
Queensland Rail
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.
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.