Advance your career in rail

Find out more about the range of programs the ARA offers to support rich and rewarding careers in rail.

Take your rail career further with ARA courses

Our online courses provide specialised professional development opportunities to help you build your career in rail.

We have worked closely with industry experts and managers to offer courses that will make a real difference to your work in the industry and support your career development goals.

Learn more about the courses we have to offer below:

 

Take the next step in your career

Be part of a mentoring program designed specifically for rail professionals. Whether you are a mentor looking to make a difference or a mentee ready to take your next career step, our mentoring programs provide a tailored professional development experience for people passionate about working in rail.

 

Women in Rail initiatives

Women represent an increasing part of the rail industry’s workforce, but there remains work to do to achieve greater gender diversity.

Our Women in Rail Committee was established to spearhead the industry’s focus on this critical issue and create new opportunities for women to network, share information and access professional development designed for people forging their careers in rail. Learn more here.

 

Welcoming the next generation of rail

Young rail professionals will play a crucial role in leading the sustainable development of the rail industry. To recognise this, we have established a wide range of programs to support young people as they forge their careers in rail. Find out more here.

 

Making it easier to work across the country

The Rail Industry Worker (RIW) program provides a single online competency management system for Australian rail workers, making it easier for you to move from project to project, and across state borders. Find out more here.

 

Salary benchmarking specific to the rail industry

We have partnered with BDO and REMSMART to develop the first rail industry portal that allows members to access remuneration data specific to the rail industry.
The REMSMART portal is available exclusively to ARA members (Class E and above) to help them attract and retain the best team for their business.