Queensland Rail - Early Careers Opportunities (Feb 2028)

Cognitioworld; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

QRI Lifestyle membership

Wellbeing support services

Fitness Passport discounts

Professional membership fees reimburs.

Flexible workplace practices

Job summary

Queensland Rail is inviting graduates to join its two-year Graduate Program commencing February 2028. You'll gain real engineering experience across signalling, rolling stock, asset management and project delivery, with mentoring and structured development.

Based in Brisbane, the program offers exposure to large-scale infrastructure, site visits, and opportunities to apply university knowledge to practical challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in the listed engineering disciplines by end of 2027.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, maintenance and improvement of engineering systems and assets.
• Support engineering projects that improve safety, reliability and performance of assets throughout Queensland.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams including signalling, rolling stock, asset management and project delivery professionals.
• Apply university knowledge to real engineering challenges.
• Participate in site visits and gain practical exposure to operational rail environments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical / Electronic)

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics & Mechatronics)

Bachelor of (Computer Systems and Networks)

Job description

Queensland Rail is seeking talented graduates to join our Graduate Programs, commencing in February 2028.

We invest in your development well before your first day and throughout your two-year graduate journey.

Life as a Graduate at Queensland Rail

We believe great engineers are developed through real experience, meaningful challenges and strong support.

As part of our Graduate Program, you'll benefit from:

• A structured development program designed to build your technical and professional capabilities.
• Dedicated mentoring from experienced engineers and industry leaders.
• Exposure to large-scale, complex infrastructure projects that directly impact communities.
• Access to the Queensland Rail Young Professionals Network.
• Regular networking opportunities with graduates and professionals across the business.
• A supportive, inclusive team environment where your ideas are valued.
• A central Brisbane CBD location with easy access to public transport.

Build, Innovate and Grow with Our Engineering Team

As a Graduate Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to the design, maintenance and improvement of engineering systems and assets.
• Support engineering projects that improve safety, reliability and performance of assets throughout QLD.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary teams including signalling, rollingstock, asset management and project delivery professionals.
• Apply your university knowledge to real engineering challenges.
• Participate in site visits and gain practical exposure to operational rail environments.
• Develop technical solutions that support a more efficient and sustainable transport network.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and learn how engineering decisions create value for customers and communities.

What You'll Bring

To be eligible, you'll hold or be on track to complete by the end of 2027 a Bachelor’s Degree in:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical / Electronic)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics & Mechatronics)
• Bachelor of (Computer Systems and Networks)

You'll also bring:

• Strong academic achievement and a genuine passion for engineering.
• A growth mindset and willingness to learn from new experiences.
• Curiosity, initiative and a desire to challenge the status quo.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within diverse teams.

Benefits That Count

At Queensland Rail, we invest in your success both professionally and personally.

Our graduates enjoy:

• Career development opportunities through structured graduate learning programs.
• Access to mentors and industry experts.
• QRI Lifestyle membership with access to more than 2,000 discounts and offers.
• Complimentary wellbeing support services for you and your family.
• Discounted gym and fitness memberships through Fitness Passport.
• Reimbursement of eligible professional membership fees.
• Flexible and inclusive workplace practices.
• The opportunity to help deliver sustainable transport solutions for Queensland's future.