To proactively develop skills and knowledge required to excel in your particular trade through completing on-the-job training and formal training with a registered training organisation.
- Under guidance, assist with and participate in the construction, maintenance and installation of equipment and systems in accordance with business needs.
- Follow any guidance required to ensure work is performed in accordance with safety, technical and operations specifications and standards.
**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 Apprentice, 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 Apprentice 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:
- Our formal Essential Skills program, helping you develop knowledge and experience.
- Our formal mentoring program with expert leaders.
- Support from the Queensland Rail Young Professionals Network.
- Frequent networking events with other Apprentices.
**Progress that counts**
There's never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. With 4000km of regional track, Queensland Rail have endless opportunities for you to support exciting, innovative projects to ensure our network is safe and reliable for our customers, communities and industries. Here's just some of what you could be working on:
- Kuranda Range (Cairns) stabilisation project - there will be helicopter usage to access remote sections of track
- 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
- Yamba track lowering & formation strengthening
**What you'll bring**
As an Apprentice we'd love you to have:
- The willingness to learn and a passion for the trade.
- The ability to work in a team environment and follow instructions with a commitment to safety at all times is essential
**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.
**Application requirements**:
Indigenous Workstars specialises in the engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people into employment in a variety of communities and industries across Australia.