Australasian Railway Association Scholarship Program

Metro gets you where you need to go. Shaping our future to be a world-class, sustainable railway for Melbourne is made possible by our people who make a positive difference to every journey.

We strive to reflect the community we serve and support the needs of our people who are critical to our success. With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely. 

We act as one team to move Melbourne. 

15 years, 15 scholarships
 

Metro Trains Melbourne a joint venture between MTR Corporation, John Holland and UGL, is proudly marking 15 years as the franchise operator of Melbourne’s metropolitan railway network. 
 

To celebrate, Metro Trains Melbourne has announced 15 scholarships, to help kick start a career in the rail industry.
 

The scholarship covers the costs of completing Australasian Railway Associations ‘Professional Certificate in Rail’ course – a 25-week online program (approx. 2-hours per week) which is industry-designed and recognised.

Requirements
•    Applicants must be over the age of 18.
•    Successful applicants will be required to undergo selection processes including a police check as part of the scholarship process.
•    You must not have previously worked for Metro Trains Melbourne.
•    It is preferred that this scholarship is for those seeking to begin their careers in the rail industry.
•    Scholarship recipients are committed to completing the course, commencing on 3 March 2025 (25-week online program, approx. 2-hours per week).
•    Scholarship recipients are willing to have their name and photo used in promotional activities.

How to Apply 
Please submit your application, including a statement of 300 words or less explaining:
•    How would you benefit from receiving an Australasian Railway Associations scholarship?
•    How would you use this opportunity to advance your career?

Please attach your 300 word statement to the cover letter attachment section in the job application.

Scholarship applications close midnight 31 December 2024.

Click here for more information about the Scholarships.

We welcome all interested applicants to apply and encourage applications from women and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders

Metro’s commitment to a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive culture

Metro acknowledges the Victorian Traditional Owners of the land on which our rail network operates, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation.

At Metro, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one that reflects the communities we serve. We strive for a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. A workplace that provides equitable access to opportunities, resources, and where individuals can bring their whole selves to work. In addition, being recognised and rewarded for their contribution to our collective success.

We are committed to fair, equitable and merit-based employment and recruitment practices, and we encourage all interested applicants to apply.