Downer Group
About us
Downer Rail has over 100 years' experience and we are proudly the leading provider and maintainer of passenger and freight rolling stock in Australia. We continue to supply approximately 60 per cent of the active mainline locomotive fleet in Australia.
In Australia, Downer Rail operates three engineering design centers, four manufacturing plants and over 20 maintenance facilities. We have over 1400 employees and with a dynamic and ever changing industry, it is an exciting place to work!
We're looking for future leaders who will be innovative and help shape Australia's future in transport and infrastructure. Join us at Downer Rail - your platform to success.
Our Development programs;
Your experience as a grad or intern would be unlike any other development program out there. You will have the opportunity to gain a holistic insight into our organisation and be able to work across our offices and depots with vast amounts of responsibility. Not only will you work in your selected value stream, but you will also work with teams in other areas of the organisation to give you a thorough understanding of the business.
We will make sure you receive the support you need whether you are transitioning from university to work, or are a recent graduate looking to secure a role where you can achieve your true potential. We offer numerous development workshops and access to executive leaders in the business.
What we're looking for;
We are looking for future leaders with the right drive and commercial awareness. We want bright minds to join Downer Rail and flourish in this pivotal industry.
We offer graduate opportunities in the following value streams:
- Engineering
- Commercial/Business
- Operations
- Finance
- Zero Harm
Due to the rotation nature of this program it's essential you are available to work interstate
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Business & Management (english) +more
- Bachelor or higher
About the employer
Downer Group AU
4.3
50,000 - 100,000 employees
Construction & Property Services
A leading provider in Transport Services; Rail, Mining; Utilities; Technology & Communications Services; and Engineering, Construction & Maintenance.
Pros and cons of working at Downer Group AU
Pros
The excellent safe working culture which prioritizes physical safety as well as the flexibility to facilitate a healthy lifestyle.
Graduates are taken care of very well and attend graduate development courses which provides insight into how to be the best person you can be and allows you to meet and socialise with other graduates.
Diverse opportunities for growth.
The opportunities are not predefined and you have control over the choice of the 6-month rotations, this includes moving sites/cities and exposure to different levels.
Can work in the major project.
Cons
Aging workforce.
Large company makes it hard to familiarise yourself with each aspect of the business and people in other departments.
Can be unorganized.
Lack of young people.
The lack of definition sometimes means it is not always clear what you are to support or learn.