Graduate program
Start your career at the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR).
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career?
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We're looking for innovative and future-focused graduates who value teamwork, are community minded and put customer safety first. You will have a true passion in your chosen field and a desire to contribute to enriching the lives of Queenslanders.
While working at TMR, you will develop critical technical skills through on-the-job project experiences. You will learn the role of Government and how our work benefits the people of Queensland.
TMR is responsible for several major infrastructure projects across the Queensland network. Learn more about our current projects.
Applications for our 2021 intake have now closed.
Register your interest for the 2022 intake on the Queensland Government Graduate Portal.
See why our employees recommend us as a place to work.
Not to brag ... but
Our graduate program has been listed as one of the Top 75 Graduate Employers in Australia. The Top Graduate Employers rankings are the definitive guide to the best places to work for new graduates entering the workforce.
The rankings are determined from data collected via the Australian Association of Graduate Employers annual Graduate Survey.
This list is created entirely from survey feedback gathered from real graduates who have spent up to 12 months working with us.
Disciplines we may be recruiting for 2022
Applicants must have a degree relevant to the disciplines listed below.
Professional
- Accounting
- Business
- Communication
- Environmental management
- Cultural heritage
- Human resources
- Law
Technical
- Data science and analytics
- Engineering (civil, computer, electrical and mechatronics)
- ICT systems analysis
- Transport/urban planning
The program
- 2–year graduate program—starting early 2022
- Competitive salary starting from $61,000
- Connections to over 100 different career paths with tailored development and networking opportunities
- Flexible workplaces and arrangements.
TMR is an inclusive organisation which embraces diversity of thought, culture, life experiences and people to ensure we reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building an environment in which all our employees can feel valued, included and empowered to bring their different perspectives, beliefs, ideas and cultures in creating a workplace of innovation and opportunity.
At TMR, we want our workforce to reflect the community we serve and know we can achieve better results with a diverse and inclusive team. This program aims to redress the under-representation in these professions of women, persons with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons for whom English is not their first language and is an equal opportunity measure under Section 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. Therefore, priority may be given to these applicants.
Location opportunities
Listen to the experiences of our regional graduates
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Hazel: I honestly believe that working in a region provides better opportunities for development and growth as a young professional. It has provided me with experiences that I would not have been exposed to so early on, had I not chosen a more traditional pathway in a major city.
Rachael: On a regional placement you get to meet great people, you get involved in all aspects of the projects and you can really get some dirt on your boots if you want, it is what you make of it.
Nick: It really does give you that accelerated boost to the start of your career, the lifestyle is very different from the big smoke. Everybody seems to be a bit calmer and take more time to work with you. The work-life balance is fantastic.
Hazel: I encourage anyone who's thinking about working regionally to just take the leap, it will have a lasting impact on your career, and you will reap the rewards in the long run.
Suman: So, what are you waiting for, grab that opportunity to challenge and discover your potential.
TMR has offices located across Queensland. Graduate engineering positions are available in: Barcaldine, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Cloncurry, Mackay, Maroochydore/ Sunshine Coast, Nerang, Rockhampton, Roma/Charleville, Toowoomba/Warwick and Townsville. Successful applicants may be required to relocate.
Incentives under the Rural and Remote Area Incentive Scheme may be applicable to eligible employees in the following rural and remote centres: Cloncurry, Barcaldine, Charleville and Roma.
How do I apply
The Queensland Government Graduate Portal is now open for registrations. You only need to register once on the portal and if you are eligible, you will be invited to formally apply for our program as well as other government graduate programs also seeking your qualifications.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency
- Have completed their university qualification by December 2021 or have completed your relevant university qualification within the past 2 years (since December 2019)
- Are willing to participate fully in the program including possible relocation to regional Queensland.
You can send enquiries about the program to tmr.graduates@tmr.qld.gov.au.
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