Shaping a modern, diverse rail workforce
Australian governments are spending $155 billion to expand and modernise networks. To do this, the sector needs to attract 70,000 extra workers over the next 10 years.
Traditional roles as well as high-tech skills are required. Many of these digital roles are in demand around the world.
To compete for this talent, rail needs to lose its reputation as an old-fashioned, male-dominated industry and show that it offers a flexible, welcoming and inclusive workplace.
Rail organisations have been working independently to address this challenge.
Through the National Rail Action Plan, we’re working with governments and industry on a national approach. We’re taking strategies that have worked on a small scale and expanding them for greater impact across the sector.
This includes pilot programs that will make it easier for women, young people and people from different backgrounds to start a career in rail.