2027 Graduate Program

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. Construction of SRL East from Cheltenham to Box Hill is already underway, with tunnelling commencing this year and trains 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?

Our Graduate Program offers 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 3 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
• Based in Victoria
• 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, sustainability, 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 1 September 2026 and close Wednesday 30 September 2026. Join a team that is delivering one of Victoria's most significant infrastructure projects and help create a better-connected future for our growing city and state.

About the 2027 Graduate Program

• Applications open 9.00am Tuesday 1 September 2026
• Applications close (11;59pm) Wednesday 30 September 2026
• Program commences 3 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
• Based in Victoria
• 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

Disciplines we are looking for

• Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Sustainability
• Arts
• Commerce (or Business, Economics)
• 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 1 September 2026
Applications open at 9.00am

Wednesday 30 September 2026
Applications close at 11.59pm. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications submitted after this time.

Early October 2026
Complete a series of online assessments, including:

• Situational Judgement Test
• Verbal Reasoning Assessment
• Numerical Reasoning Assessment
• Video Interview, where you'll record responses to a number of motivational questions

Mid-October 2026
Attend an Assessment Centre and Interview (in-person event). Depending on the role and discipline, candidates may also be invited to participate in an individual interview.

Late October – November 2026
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 3 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. As each stage is completed, 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 Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, New Zealand Citizen
• 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. With major construction underway and tunnelling set to commence in 2026, 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.

Applications close Wednesday 30 September 2026

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