Electrical Engineer Graduate Program

Cairns

Queensland Rail are seeking Electrical Engineering Graduates to join our award winning Grad Program on a permanent full time basis.

17.5% superannuation, free rail travel, flexible working arrangements and membership to QR Young Professionals group

Proactively participate in the Queensland Rail Network Graduate Program and contribute discipline-specific skills and knowledge to support the achievement of business objectives.

Support business-as-usual activities by conducting research and reporting tasks as directed by nominated Supervisor or Leaders

Contribute to team-based initiatives, tasks and projects to achieve immediate and long-term organisational objectives.

Liaise with colleagues, managers, customers, and stakeholders as required to support the achievement of Network business objectives and tasks.

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

Queensland Rail is built on true connection. And everything we achieve is made possible by you.

For over 150 years, our teams have played an important role in connecting people and communities across the state. As a graduate, you’ll contribute to our proud legacy, and help us build an even brighter, more sustainable future - and that means incredible things for your career.

Your opportunity

At Queensland Rail, your growth really matters. From our varied and exciting graduate experiences to real support and mentorship, you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the rail industry, on Queensland and on your future - and everything you learn will set you and your career apart. Here’s some of what you’ll have access to:

Participate in our award-winning Graduate Program designed to help you develop knowledge and experience.

Formal mentoring program with expert leaders.

Support from the Queensland Rail Young Professionals Network.

Frequent networking events with other graduates.

Progress that counts

With Cross River Rail changing the way we travel, to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympics, and all the amazing progress taking place in local communities across our state, there has never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. Adding to this with over 4000km of regional track, Queensland Rail have endless opportunities for you to support exciting, innovative projects across our state to ensure our network is safe and reliable for all our customers, communities, and industry. Here's just some of what you could be working on:

The $764.3 million European Train Control System rollout.

Three new Gold Coast line stations, as well as $2.6 billion Gold Coast Faster Rail Project- track Duplication.

The $7.1 billion Ormeau Stabling and Maintenance Facility project.

The 65 New Next Generation Rolling Stock (Trains) built in Maryborough.

Central West line bridge replacement program replacing 16 bridges and repairing 44.

Portsmith (Cairns) level crossing upgrade. This is part of a broader program of work consisting of 18 level crossing upgrades across the Regional business.

Townsville to Cairns Track Renewal

What you’ll bring

As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering is essential. Other than that, we are looking for you to have the following attributes:

High academic achievement in your degree discipline.

Substantial level of interpersonal, negotiation, oral and written communication skills.

Substantial analytical and problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Benefits that Count

All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That’s why we offer a range of meaningful benefits, all designed to help you bring your best, including:

Free travel to and from work, home and duty on our train network

A fitness passport and annual flu vaccinations

Professional memberships and study assistance

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

We’re a team of thousands and we’re proud of our individual, diverse journeys and stories. And as we grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Megan Wood with your specific enquiry via email [email protected]. Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.

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

Degree in Engineering Degree or Certificate Minimum Level of Study

Bachelor or higher

Study Field

E

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

country

eligibility

Australia

Australian Permanent Resident

Australian Temporary Work Visa

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

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