Apprentices
As a leader in Australia's transport industry, QR National provides its employees the opportunity to operate in a dynamic environment applying the latest technology and innovative practices.
With nation-wide operations we are more committed than ever to finding quality women and men to undertake apprenticeships, develop skills and gain valuable qualifications in a variety of trades for our Queensland businesses.
As a QR National apprentice, you will be encouraged to excel in your chosen trade, where safety, security and the environment is everybody's responsibility. QR National offers career advancement opportunities, where we encourage a sustainable balance between work and life outside of work.
You will perform meaningful work and receive ongoing training, while still being encouraged to introduce new ideas.
As a QR National apprentice, you will be 'hands-on' from day one. Your day could consist of:
- Installing solar powered radio transmission stations in remote and regional locations
- Repairing and installing the latest telecommunications systems
- Dismantling, upgrading and rebuilding locomotive engines and components
- Installing overhead and underground power lines and maintaining high voltage transmission systems
- Upgrading circuits and diagnosing faults on computerised signalling and telemetry systems
- Maintaining and installing cutting edge electronic circuits and equipment
- Fabricating and manufacturing 90 tonne coal and mineral wagons from the ground up.
Apprenticeship Program
QR National has a range of apprenticeships on offer, to both men and women, in a variety of locations throughout Queensland.
As a QR National apprentice, you will participate in a structured training program and will be provided with ongoing support and encouragement for the duration of your apprenticeship.
Profiles of some of our current, and past, apprentices provide examples of the challenges, and achievements, available through a QR National apprenticeship program.
Frequently asked questions about apprenticeships with QR National are available on this website.