Queensland Rail has many opportunities for women of all ages to develop skills, gain qualifications and build a successful career in a variety of roles.
Doing something completely different might be just what you're looking for. Queensland Rail encourages women to apply for an apprenticeship in one of the following trades:
- Painter & Decorator
- Plumber
- Carpenter
- Power Traction Linesperson
- Diesel Fitter
- Electrician
- Signal Electrician
- Mechanical Fitter
- Telecommunications Technician
At Queensland Rail we actively encourage women and girls to join our workforce in these roles with more people considering trade apprenticeships as a rewarding and valuable career choice.
What does Queensland Rail do for women?
Queensland Rail has a number of initiatives and benefits to encourage women's full participation and development, including:
- 14 weeks paid maternity leave;
- women's development programs for women at all levels of the organisation;
- commitment to work and life balance;
- a Women in Trades forum;
- study assistance for tertiary education
What's it really like being an apprentice in Queensland Rail?
There are many different apprenticeships in Queensland Rail in many different types of workplaces. Some are in workshops, some outdoors and some involve travel away.
To understand more, click here to read the stories of some of our female apprentices.