Early careers

When you work at the Department of Transport and Main Roads you are part of something bigger

Join us and be a part of shaping an integrated transport system that connects people to essential services, education, and employment across road, rail, air, and sea. Embrace the opportunity with us to drive growth, diversity, and meaningful impact through our early career programs geared towards cultivating essential future skills.

We value innovative thinkers who are team players, community-oriented, and dedicated to ensuring customer safety. By joining us, you'll gain hands-on experience through vital projects, understand government roles, and directly contribute to the well-being of Queenslanders.

Our strategic early career programs align with the Good people. Good jobs: Queensland Workforce Strategy 2022–2032, aiming to engage more young Queenslanders, including dedicated programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in line with the Paving the Way – the First Nations Training Strategy.

Choose a career path with us that offers regional and remote work opportunities, striving to not only build your future but also to enrich the lives of communities throughout Queensland.

Explore our range of entry pathways to see which one is right for you.

Graduate Program

Kickstart your career with the our Graduate Program and gain real life experience in your chosen career path.

Internships

Undertake an internship in your final year of university. We offer paid work experience, and upon graduation, a 12-month employment contract to launch your career.

Cadetships

Become a cadet and work while you study. Cadets work while studying and are supported by us with their study expenses.

Apprenticeships

We offer apprenticeships, giving you the opportunity to combine employment and study at the same time.

Traineeships

We offer traineeships, giving you the opportunity to combine employment and study at the same time.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs

Apply for our engineering-related Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarships.