More than a graduate program – join SRLA in 2026

Start your career on the right track with Suburban Rail Loop – Victoria’s biggest ever transport infrastructure investment. The Suburban Rail Loop Authority (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.

SRL is more than a rail line - it’s a project that will enhance communities across our middle suburbs through better connections as well as more housing, business and job opportunities. People will have more pride in where they live, and everyone will benefit from how much easier they can move around Melbourne and by having more jobs and services closer to home.

As Graduates you’ll be contributing to achieving those far-reaching outcomes, whatever your role!

The SRLA Graduate Program will provide a rewarding opportunity to learn from industry experts and contribute to a city shaping project, providing pathways for new career entrants to gain valuable industry experience and exposure. Graduates will be offered industry-specific training, professional development, and networking opportunities. Through the SRLA Graduate Program, Graduates will put learned theory into practice in real employment. Graduates will perform multiple roles in SRLA on a rotating basis and be exposed to a range of different jobs within their chosen field of study. The SRLA Graduate Program aims to launch meaningful career options to pave the way forward for opportunities in transport, infrastructure and projects.
As well as offering learning and development opportunities, the program also provides mentoring and networking to kickstart your career in transport.

SRLA is an 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 2026 Graduate Program

Applications open 9.00am Monday 2 June 2025
Program starts 4 February 2026
Two-year fixed term employment
Rotational positions available across a range of disciplines
Up to 4 6-month rotations in your area of interest
Graduate Development Program, structured learning development workshops
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 Sunday 20July 2025

Disciplines we are looking for

Engineering, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Geotechnical
Construction Management
Business/Commerce
Finance/Economics
Communications, Media, Digital, Stakeholder Engagement
Legal/Law, Business Law
Urban Planning
Transport Planning
Arts - Public Policy, Politics, Cultural Anthropology & Sociology, Community Development
Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems
Property Development, Property Management

Selection process for intake 2026:

Monday 2 June 2025 – Applications open 9.00am
9 July – SRLA Information session – SRLA project overview and Hint and Tips for Recruitment Process (virtual online)
Sunday 20 July – Applications close (1159pm) - We cannot accept any applications made after this time.
21 to 27 July - Online blended assessments (situational judgement test, applied intellect verbal and applied intellect numerical) and Video Interview - we'll ask you to record yourself answering a few motivational questions
19 or 20 August (in person event) - Assessment Centre and Interview –. In some cases, we may also ask for an individual interview.
September - Offers (2 year fixed term) – before we make an offer, we will complete reference, police and qualification checks.
Graduate program – commence Wednesday 4 February 2026
As we complete each stage of the selection process, we'll notify both successful and unsuccessful candidates.

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 2023, 2024, 2025 or graduate by January 2026.

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,and tunnelling to commence in 2026 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.

Applications close Sunday 20 July

For more information about the SRLA Graduate Program please contact us or apply now.

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