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Bowen Rail Company has launched their first Apprenticeship program and accepting applications for electrical and mechanical trade apprentices. All you need to bring is a C-class drivers license, a willingness to learn and work safely, and enthusiasm to work in the rail industry. Apprentice Maintainers work closely with key stakeholders to assist the safe, efficient … Read more
The Grand Opportunities program, delivered by the Inland Rail Skills Academy in partnership with Grandshake offers school students the opportunity to build real skills and experiences. You can complete virtual work experience through a series of online courses at their own pace to gain a micro-credential in a STEM-related field. There are six virtual work … Read more
Queensland Rail has welcomed 86 fresh faces with new apprentices and graduates embarking on their careers with one of the largest employers in the state. With unprecedented growth on the horizon, electricians, mechanics, engineers, and more are needed to bolster the forces behind Queensland’s booming rail industry. The successful recruits were selected from the more … Read more
The Australian rail workforce is facing a looming retirement cliff.
Rail-specific courses will be offered at Deakin University for the first time next year.
The rail industry is asking school leavers to consider one of the thousands of well-paid apprenticeships
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) today released its three-year Women in Rail strategy.
The ARA’s Introduction to Rail Signalling Course is designed to provide an overview of signalling operations in the rail industry.
The newly launched National Rail Skills Hub is an interactive digital platform that provides pathways to resolve skills and labour shortages in the rail industry. The Hub is a joint initiative bringing governments and industry in the transport and educations sectors together to promote rail as a career with diverse and inclusive jobs. Developed by … Read more