At Downer, we help make people’s lives better; we build strong relationships; we are supporting communities; we are looking ahead. Downer’s greatest asset is our people which is key to our success.

Downer has over 100 years’ rail experience providing end-to-end, innovative integrated transport solutions. We are a leading provider of rollingstock asset management services in Australia, with expertise in delivering whole of life asset management support to our customers.

We have flagship projects across the Eastern seaboard, including:

Manufactured and maintain 119 Waratah trains in NSW – Australia’s largest passenger fleet.Construction of the Newcastle Light Rail with Keolis Downer the operators of the fleet.Manufactured and maintain 70 High-Capacity Metro Trains in Victoria.World’s largest tram refurbishment project at East Preston in Victoria.Manufactured over 1,000 rail cars and maintained nearly 1,000 locomotives from our Maryborough site in QLD.Awarded the contract to Design, Build and Maintain 65 new 6-car trains for QTMP. (Queensland Train Manufacturing Program)

 

Rail and Transit Systems - Cadet Program 2026

As part of our commitment to excellence, we are seeking highly motivated and dedicated 3rd or 4th year students enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree course to join our team.

As a Cadet in our 1 Year Program, you will work closely with our experienced teams and gain practical knowledge and experience in various aspects of your discipline. At the completion of your cadetship there will be an opportunity to progress to our 18- Month Fast Track Graduate Program.

Your development pathway will consist of:

One – year on the job paid program gaining knowledge and experience through working collaboratively with respective discipline managers and leadersOne- year full-time or part- time (min 24hrs per week)Stay where you studyTraining and development through core development training workshops and education programsOne-on-one mentoring, networking and buddy supportPathway into Graduate Program and employment opportunities

We have excellent career creating opportunities that will be based in:

QLD- Brisbane, Maryborough and TorbanleaNSW- North Ryde, Auburn and Cardiff VIC- Melbourne CBD and Pakenham.

We are seeking the following disciplines:

Engineering: Mechanical, Electrical, MechatronicsBusiness: Business, Human Resources, Finance, CommercialHSEQ: Health and Safety, Environmental, Quality Digital: Data Science and Data Analytics

About you:

Australia Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident and or Full Australian work rights.Studying 3rd or 4th year in university in a relevant undergraduate degree in 2025Some relevant industry or internship experience is a positive but not essential.Able and committed to start in January 2026

 

APPLY NOW or for further information please email:  rts.training@downergroup.com

Please note we do not accept applications via email.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.