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Queensland Rail

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  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

2023 Mechanical Engineer Graduate Program null

Brisbane

Opportunity Expired

Queensland Rail are seeking Graduate Mechanical Engineers to join our award winning Graduate Program on a permanent full time basis

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job
Number of Vacancies
1-10
Salary
AUD 67,000 - 73,000

17.5% superannuation, free rail travel , hybrid flexible working arrangements available, membership to QR Young Professionals organisation

Application dates

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
E
Aerospace Engineering
Air Traffic Control
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Aircraft Operation & Aviation
Automotive & Transport Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Construction
Communications Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Engineering Management
Environmental Engineering
Fire & Safety Engineering
Geomatic Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Marine Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mathematics & Statistics
Mechanical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Renewable Energy Engineering
Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering
Engineering & Mathematics (all other)
Geotechnical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering

Hiring criteria

Degree in Engineering

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Working rights

Australia

  • Australian Work Visa (All Other)
  • Australian Citizen
  • Australian Permanent Resident
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Here at Queensland Rail we believe in investing in our Graduates to set you up for success. We provide you the opportunity to work with various teams on a rotational basis within Mechanical Engineering. As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer you will rotate through multiple areas developing both technical and business knowledge. Through your 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 be involved in contributing to multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects including the 2032 Olympic Games and Cross River Rail. 

Our graduate program commences in January 2023 however we’ve invested in your journey long after you’ve been offered a role - throughout your two years as a grad we will partner you with an excellent graduate mentor who will support and guide you. You’ll also participate in our soft 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. 

Read more about the program on our website.

About 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 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.

Graduate Engineers with Queensland Rail commence on a salary of approximately $67,900 + Superannuation + free rail travel. This salary is reviewed annually based on performance.

Eligibility: 

  • Engineering degree: Are you in your final year of study? Or have you completed an undergraduate degree or postgraduate study in the last two years?
  •  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.

  1. Submit your application – closes 18th August 2022
  2. Complete online questionnaire – Friday 19th August 2022
  3. Assessment centre – 8th and 9th of September 2022
  4. Reference checks and medicals
  5. Offer

Hiring criteria

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
Aerospace Engineering
Air Traffic Control
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Aircraft Operation & Aviation
Automotive & Transport Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Construction
Communications Engineering

Work rights

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

country
eligibility

Australia

Australia

Australian Work Visa (All Other)

Australian Citizen

Australian Permanent Resident


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