Graduate program

Start your career at the Department of Transport and Main Roads, for an experience like no other

One choice, endless opportunity

Are you completing a university degree and looking to make a positive impact in your career? At Transport and Main Roads, we work on projects that make a genuine difference to people's lives. Our graduate program gives you endless opportunities to shape the future of Queensland.

We offer you a permanent role with a competitive salary and great work-life balance. Our program ensures tailored professional development, with a technical program of work and exposure to a wide variety of projects across the diverse landscape of Queensland.

Our Graduate Environmental Officer, Ben, has a Bachelor of Environmental Science (Ecology and Conservation) and joined our graduate program in 2024. He has gained new experiences and contributed to making our state a great place to live, work and visit.

"My team works on a diverse range of projects from preliminary design all the way through to delivery. As South-East Queensland is so diverse, no two projects are ever the same. We aim to preserve Queensland’s environmental and cultural heritage while planning and implementing transport infrastructure, all while balancing the need for environmental protection and infrastructure implementation."

We are connecting, we are delivering, we are learning, we are living, and we are looking for someone like you.

Find out more about one of Australia's most popular graduate program before you apply.