Suburban Rail Loop – Graduate Program

More Than a Graduate Program – Help Shape Victoria's Future with SRLA

Imagine starting your career on one of Australia's largest and most transformative infrastructure projects.

The Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) is changing the way Melbourne moves and grows - connecting people to jobs, education, healthcare and housing opportunities across the city. We have started tunnelling on the project and trains are set to run in 2035. As a graduate at the Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA), you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a project that will leave a lasting legacy for generations of Victorians.

Why join SRLA?

The SRLA Graduate Program offers you much more than a first job. It's an opportunity to accelerate your career while making a meaningful impact on the future of Victoria.

You'll gain valuable hands-on experience, work alongside industry experts and build professional networks across government, infrastructure and delivery partners. Through a structured development program, mentoring and rotational experiences, you'll develop the skills, confidence and capability to thrive in your career.

You'll be challenged, supported and empowered to help deliver a project that will transform how Victorians live, work and move around our growing city.

Program Highlights

Two-year fixed-term employment
Commencing 3rd February 2027
Up to four 6-month rotations aligned to your interests and career goals
Opportunity to undertake an Alliance Embedment rotation and gain experience with industry delivery partners
Comprehensive Graduate Development Program, including structured workshops, project work, site visits, mentoring and experiential learning
Career planning and professional development support
Exposure to senior leaders, technical specialists and industry experts
Flexible working arrangements under the Victorian Public Service
Work on projects that will help shape Melbourne's future for decades to come

Build Skills. Grow Connections. Create Impact.

Throughout the program, you'll develop a diverse range of technical and professional skills while rotating through different teams and projects. Whether your passion is engineering, communications, commerce, law or another discipline, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work and gain broad exposure across SRLA.

A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

At SRLA, we believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the Victorian community and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an environment where people can thrive regardless of age, ability, cultural background, gender identity, sexuality, faith or life experience.

Ready to Start Your Career on the Right Track?

Applications open 9:00am Tuesday 15th September 2026 and close 11:59pm Sunday 4th October 2026.

You'll join a team delivering one of Victoria's most significant infrastructure projects - and build a career you can point to for decades, helping shape a better-connected future for our growing city and state.

About the 2027 Graduate Program

Applications open 9.00am Tuesday 15th September 2026
Applications close 11:59pm (AEST) Sunday 4th October 2026
Connection Centres Wednesday 14th October 2026
Program commences 3rd February 2027
Two-year fixed-term employment
Rotational opportunities across a range of disciplines
Up to four 6-month rotations, tailored to your interests and career goals
Opportunity to undertake an Alliance Embedment rotation and gain industry experience
Comprehensive Graduate Development Program, including structured learning workshops, mentoring, site visits, project work and experiential learning opportunities
Dedicated career planning and development support to help prepare you for the next stage of your career
Ongoing coaching, guidance and networking opportunities
Work on one of Victoria's largest and most significant infrastructure projects
Access to flexible working arrangements and conditions under the Victorian Public Service (VPS)

Shape the future of Victoria while building your career with the Suburban Rail Loop Authority

Your Development

As an SRLA graduate, your development goes well beyond your day-to-day role. You’ll take part in a structured Graduate Learning Series designed to bridge the gap between university and the workplace, helping you build the practical, transferable skills you need to thrive. Across the program, you’ll develop your confidence, self-awareness, communication and relationship-building skills, while gaining practical tools to help you make the most of each rotation and contribute meaningfully to your teams and projects.

As you progress, the program will help you build skills in collaboration, feedback, influencing and negotiation, problem solving, strategic and commercial thinking, and career planning. Through practical activities and real workplace scenarios, you’ll have opportunities to apply what you learn, understand your strengths and career interests, and build a clear plan for where you want your career to go next.

Disciplines we are looking for:

Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering
Commerce (or Business, Economics, Finance)
Communications, Media, Marketing

Selection process for intake 2027:

Our recruitment process is designed to provide every candidate with a fair and engaging experience while giving you the opportunity to showcase your skills, potential and motivation to join SRLA.

Tuesday 15th September 2026
Applications open at 9:00am

Sunday 4th October 2026
Applications close at 11:59pm (AEST). Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications submitted after this time.

Upon Application
SRLA’s candidate focussed process allows you to complete your application form, video and assessments in one sitting at your convenience.

Once you begin your application, you can complete the process in your own time in one sitting, however, need to ensure that you’ve completed your video and assessments by the closing date of 11:59pm (AEST) on Sunday 4th October 2026.

Application Form and Process
In one sitting, you will need to complete:

Application Form
Video Interview
Assessments

We would recommend that you allow between 45 mins – 1 hour to complete this process.

Connection Centre
Wednesday 14th October 2026
Attend a Connection Centre and Interview (in-person event)

Offer Process

Successful candidates will receive an offer of employment. Prior to an offer being finalised, we will complete reference checks, police checks and qualification verification.

Wednesday 3rd February 2027
Graduate Program commencement.

What to Expect

We understand that applying for graduate programs can be competitive, so we're committed to keeping you informed throughout the process. At the completion of your application form, video and assessments, we'll communicate with both successful and unsuccessful candidates regarding outcomes and next steps.

Good luck! We look forward to learning more about you and your interest in helping shape the future of Victoria through the Suburban Rail Loop.

About you

To be eligible to apply, you must have:

Australia Citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency or New Zealand Citizenship
Completed a relevant university undergraduate degree in 2024, 2025, 2026 or graduate by January 2027.

Suburban Rail Loop will transform Victoria's public transport network and deliver long-term economic, social and environmental benefits for generations to come. Tunnelling is now underway, there has never been a more exciting time to start your career with SRLA.

SRLA is an inclusive organisation which embraces diversity of thought, culture, life experiences and people to ensure we reflect the communities we serve.

For individuals with disabilities requiring adjustments during the recruitment process, our team is here to provide support. Please contact us, at earlycareers@srla.vic.gov.au and we will ensure your needs are met during the application and recruitment process.

Applications close 11:59pm (AEST) Sunday October 4th 2026