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Perth | 26 July 2018


CAREERS IN RAIL


DEMAND FOR SKILLS

Whether you are leaving school, changing careers or returning to the workforce, now is the perfect time to consider a career in rail.

Industry is expecting $100 billion in investment over next 10 years


VALUE TO THE COMMUNITY

Our business is transporting people and freight to their destination safely.

We help our customers take more than 700 million trips on our trains every year.

We move more than 1 billion tonnes of freight a year across the country.

Increasing population and demand for freight continues to drive growth and investment

Rail contributed $26 billion in GDP in 2016


JOBS WHERE EVER YOU ARE LOCATED OR WANT TO BE LOCATED

The rail industry spans across capital cities, urban, regional and rural areas.

Rail is global and there are international job opportunities that exist within the sector. Australian rail companies are part of international companies, which lead to global employment opportunities. For example, MTM, Bombardier, Alstom, Siemens, John Holland Group, Downer and others

Skills are versatile and highly sought after

50% of rail manufacturing workers are employed regionally.


SUPPORTING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Initiatives aimed at improving the representation of females (currently 20%)

Valuing diversity: women are making an enormous contribution to all areas of rail

Balancing work and family life: rail organisations offer benefits to ensure that females receive the necessary support and development to advance career and family life

99% of rail companies have formal policies or strategies in place that support gender diversity


EMPLOYMENT

200,000+ people in a wide range of occupations, disciplines and professions.

5.5% forecast employment growth 2023

180+ companies across Australia: private and public operators, passenger and freight operators, track owners and managers, manufacturers and suppliers

80% of rail companies are SMEs

Average annual wage $113,185


SKILLS

Priority skills:

IT, Data analysis, System integration, Project Management, Health & Safety, Customer Service, Driving

Rail skills shortages

Train Drivers, Signalling Technicians, Educators, Trainers and Assessors, Train Controllers, Track Workers


A NETWORK OF OPPORTUNITIES

Operations: Train Drivers, Train Guards, Train or Network Controllers, Signallers, Shunters and Rolling Stock Maintenance Staff

Engineering: Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Software, Structural and Telecommunication engineering roles

Asset Management: Manager, Risk & Safety Improvement Programs

Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance: Environment Manager, Rail Infrastructure Worker

Manufacturing and Maintenance: Engineers, Trades and Project Managers

Corporate Sector: Corporate Business Analyst, Sales and Business Development Manager, Regional Director, General Manager

Customer Service: Customer Service Officer, Community Education Officer, Transit Officer


PATHWAYS

Blue Collar Roles

Rail Industry

TAFEs

White Collar Roles

Enterprise RTOs

Universities


PATHWAYS

Apprenticeships are available in many trades: Telecommunications, Mechanical Fitter, Vehicle Builder, Systems Electrician, Boiler Maker, Painter

Graduate positions available for Engineering, IT and Operational, Business disciplines

Internships available for undergraduate students who are looking at gaining practical experience whilst they are undertaking their studies


CAREERS ADVISER RESOURCES

Download flyers for your students: http://railcareers.net.au/careers/

Rail Careers Ambassador Video: www.railcareers.net.au

Job Vacancies: www.railcareers.net.au


CAREERS ADVISER RESOURCES

Careers in Rail in Western AustraliaPTAWA: http://www.pta.wa.gov.au/careers

Arc Infrastructure: http://www.arcinfra.com/Careers

ARTC: http://www.artc.com.au/work/careers/vacancies/

BHP: https://careers.bhp.com/careers/SearchJobs

FMG: http://www.fmgl.com.au/jobs-at-fortescue/browse-jobs

Great Southern Rail: https://www.greatsouthernrail.com.au/contact-us/careers

Pacific National: https://pacificnational.com.au/careers/search

Roy Hill: http://careers.royhill.com.au/

SCT Logistics: https://www.sctlogistics.com.au/?page_id=148

Aurizon: https://www.aurizon.com.au/careers/classifications


Aleisha Santoriello

Graduate and Development Programs Coordinator People & Organisational Development (POD)

Public Transport Authority of Western Australia

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