The SRLA Graduate Program is an exciting, challenging and rewarding opportunity to learn from industry experts and contribute to shaping a better future for our growing city and state. As graduates, you’ll be contributing to building an incredible project that will help shape our city, while you gain valuable industry experience.
During the program you will develop a wide range of skills and gain valuable industry experience as you rotate through project teams within your area of interest. Positions are available across a range of disciplines including engineering, communications, urban design and planning, architecture, legal and more.
As well as offering learning and development opportunities, the program also provides mentoring and networking to kickstart your career in transport.
- SRLA is a young organisation with a mature approach and commitment to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive environment.
- In line with our vision and values, we work together to be an organisation with an inclusive culture where varied perspectives are respected and valued.
- We are committed to taking care and doing the right thing with our people. That’s why we strive to create a workplace that reflects our communities and where our people, regardless of their Aboriginality, diverse genders, sexes and sexualities, ability or disability, age, ethnicity, or faith, feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.
About the 2024 Graduate Program
- Applications open Monday 17 July 2023
- Program starts February 2024
- Two-year fixed term employment – with priority and support for graduates to secure opportunities post the graduate program
- Up to 4 6-month rotations in your area of interest
- Graduate Development Program
- Ongoing support to help you shape your future and explore career pathway options
- Based in Victoria
- Flexible working arrangements and conditions under the Victorian Public Service
- Applications close Monday 21 August 2023
SRLA is a very multidisciplinary organisation providing many opportunities!
Selection process
- Applications open Monday 17th July (0900am) – click the link to begin your application
- Applications close Monday 21st August (1159pm) - We cannot accept any applications made after this time.
- Online blended assessments will be conducted 25-29 August
- Video interview stage – we'll ask you to record yourself answering a few motivational questions. 2-6 September
- Assessment Centre and interview – 21 September. In some cases, we may also ask for an individual interview.
- Offers – before we make an offer, we will complete reference, police and qualification checks.
As we complete each stage of the selection process, we'll notify both successful and unsuccessful candidates.
Disciplines we are looking for in 2024
- Engineering, Civil, Mechanical
- Communications, Media, Stakeholder Engagement
- Human Resources, Psychology
- Urban Planning
- Sustainability Science
- Environmental Science
- Legal, Law
- Finance, Economics
- Commerce, Business
About you
To be eligible to apply, you must have:
- Australia Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, New Zealand Citizen
- Completed a relevant university undergraduate degree in 2021, 2022, 2023 or graduate by February 2024.
Suburban Rail Loop will transform Victoria’s public transport system and deliver enormous social benefits for all Victorians. With construction works started in June 2022, there’s never been a more exciting time to join our team.
SRLA is an inclusive organisation which embraces diversity of thought, culture, life experiences and people to ensure we reflect the communities we serve.
Our divisions are:
- Planning and Precincts
- Rail and Infrastructure
- Land, Planning, Environment and Sustainability (LPES)
- Corporate Services
- Strategic Communications and Engagement
- Commercial and Legal Division
- People and Culture
- Strategy and Policy