Get ready for the rail project pipeline
With a $70 billion pipeline of construction planned for the next five years* comes a sharp increase in the demand for qualified rail engineers.
Equip your graduates with the skills they need to thrive in this growing industry, including self-management, communication, project management, and rail operations.
It's an ideal opportunity for you to attract and retain top talent, whilst preparing for your future projects and capability needs.
* Australian Trade and Investment Commission 2023, Australia's A$70 billion rail construction pipeline
This program is delivered in partnership with the Australasian Railway Association.
How to join
Any organisation can enrol their engineering graduates.
Pre-requisites: an engineering degree in any discipline and up to two years’ work experience in an engineering related role in the rail industry.
Program options
- Public program - ideal for a few graduate engineers who need to develop sector specific skills and network with peers across organisations.
- Private corporate program - for multiple graduates, this exclusive option complements your existing learning and development programs.
Enquire now to find out more about enrolments or contact us: [email protected]
Looking to upskill your engineers at their next career stage? Visit the Emerging Engineers Leadership Program page
Your organisation can access exclusive deliveries of the Graduate Program for groups of 10 or more.
Enquire now to find out more or contact us on +61 3 9321 1700 or [email protected]
Program options
- Private corporate program - for multiple graduates, this exclusive option complements your existing learning and development programs.
Looking to upskill your engineers at their next career stage? Visit the Emerging Engineers Leadership Program page
Why join this program?
Learning modules
Understanding Rail Module
A comprehensive introduction to the rail industry from the Australasian Railway Association.
Your graduates will learn about the industry’s contribution to the economy, how to manage assets, how to safely operate a rail network, and understand how the businesses that make up the supply chain work together.
- Track infrastructure
- Rollingstock
- Operations & safety
- Passenger & freight
- Supply chain
Personal Capability
This module lays the foundations for professional and personal growth.
Your graduates will develop self-management skills and improve their critical interpersonal skills. They will also learn how to take responsibility for their career by pursuing further professional development and credentials such as Chartered status.
- Actioning feedback
- Communication
- Emotional intelligence
- Resilience
Professional Skills
This module builds leadership capabilities to drive performance and thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
Your graduates will learn to work effectively with stakeholders, how to lead high-performing teams, and foster diversity and inclusion in multidisciplinary team environments.
- Conflict management
- Diversity & inclusion
- Negotiation
- Supporting change
Applied Project Management
This module focuses on the latest edition of the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), PMBOK7.
Your graduates also learn the principles to solve problems, particularly how to apply them to ethical and sustainability issues on engineering projects.
- Ethics
- Problem-solving
- Project lifecycle
- Risk management
Award-winning program
Engineers Australia’s Graduate Program team is delighted to be awarded three 2023 LearnX Platinum Awards for Best Learning and Development (Industry Specific), Best Learning Design Team, and Best Learning and Development Team.
