Our Work
We’re making it easier for people to enter the industry and get trained in skills that are recognised across Australia.
Right now, our rail system is made up of 18 rail networks with different operating rules, roles and training.
As rail systems get more complex the differences increase.
Through the National Rail Action Plan, we’re evening out these inconsistencies to make it easier for workers to move across networks and reduce the cost of retraining.
We’re also identifying new skills that will be needed as digital technologies are introduced. And developing faster pathways to these skills with nationally recognised training.
Our work is focused on:
- identifying consistent operating rules and practices that will reduce the need for bespoke training
- harmonising training and onboarding processes for rail workers
- driving digital skills training for modern technologies
- creating a more inclusive and diverse sector that will attract more people to work in rail.
Featured Project
Creating an inclusive and diverse rail workforce
Rail organisations have been working independently to create a more inclusive work industry. We're working to scale up these initiatives with an industry-wide approach.
Featured Project
Improving national rail workforce data
To identify critical rail skills of the future, we are working with Jobs and Skills Australia and Australian Industry Standards to develop a national rail workforce forecasting tool.
