Check out the work of our business units and opportunities available:
Rail & Transport
John Holland is the leading provider of end-to-end rail and transport solutions in Australia and New Zealand. From design and construction through to transport operations, we’re transforming how people travel and providing better connections around the country.
Our specialisations include:
Signalling & Communications
Our Signalling & Communications division employs a skilled and diverse team of signalling engineers, electricians, and communications tradespeople who are experienced across all facets of signalling and communications. We offer turn-key solutions to complete all aspects of design, project engineering, installation, and commissioning and maintenance support.
Rail Engineering & Integration (REI)
We provide our Rail & Transport business with a centralised engineering centre of excellence. This means a retained pool of trusted industry specialists is in place, able to work at all stages of the engineering lifecycle, from tendering, through delivery and beyond into operations & maintenance. We bring the lessons learnt, and knowledge gained from working on projects such as Sydney Metro, Melbourne Tunnel Project, Canberra Light Rail, More Trains More Services (MTMS) and many others to all we do.
Overhead Wiring
With a team of experienced managers, engineers, technicians, and tradespeople, we are industry leaders in overhead wiring. We construct overhead wiring systems including the foundations supporting the OHW Masts/Gantries, the installation of the Masts/Gantries, the overhead wiring catenary/contact system, and the commissioning of the assets, across LV, HV, 1500DC, and AC systems.
Civil & Track
Our Track & Civil team is comprised of experienced managers, engineers, superintendents, supervisors, welders, road-rail plant operators, track machine operators, and plant fitters. We provide specialist capabilities in construction, maintenance and operation across a full range of track and civil services, including track construction, re-railing, welding and resurfacing.
Power Systems & Electrical
The Power Systems & Electrical team is made up of accomplished managers, engineers, superintendents, supervisors, and electricians with the skills and abilities to work on HV, LV, 1500V DC, traction substations, and section huts. We cover the design, installation, and commissioning of electrical systems across all rail environments.
Suitable Majors
Rail & Transport projects look for graduate roles with these majors:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Mechatronics)
Infrastructure
John Holland is one of Australia’s largest and most experienced constructors of essential infrastructure — the invisible networks that improve our lives.
We solve complex challenges through the lens of the people and communities who ultimately benefit from what we build.
Airports, roads, and bridges. Tunnelling, water, and wastewater. Above-ground and below, we provide the connections that matter. We're committed to being the best in the game at designing and constructing critical infrastructure.
Helping to transform the nation’s biggest cities through projects such as the Melbourne Metro and Sydney Metro, we've successfully delivered many of Australia’s largest road projects — including Brisbane Airport Link, Sydney’s WestConnex, and West Gate Tunnel in Victoria.
Our roles and suitable Majors
Infrastructure projects look for graduate roles with the accompanying majors:
- Graduate Engineer (Civil, Mechanical)
- HSEQ Graduate (Environmental, Sustainability)
- Safety Graduate (HSEQ, Occupational)
- People Graduate (Business, Human Resources)
- Communications Graduate (Public Relations) or Bachelor of Arts, Marketing or Business Majoring in Communications
Building & Development
John Holland plays a big hand in building the Australia we know today. Creating industry-leading hospitals, stadiums, schools, offices, and mixed-use developments that don’t just open doors – they open opportunities.
From complex buildings in health and corrections environments to crowded stadiums and airports, we partner with our customers to deliver lasting legacies. We bring initiative, integrity, and intelligence to meet customer needs and solve complex problems in a people-focused way.
Our experience spans greenfield sites, as well as refurbishments, redevelopments and expansions. Our projects are delivered in close collaboration with the community, creating valuable employment opportunities and stimulating local economies. They include Sydney Football Stadium, Victorian Heart Hospital and The Glasshouse, Macquarie Square.
Suitable Majors
Building projects look for graduate roles with the accompanying majors:
- Project Engineering (Construction Management, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics)
- Contracts Administration (Law and Commerce)
- Estimating (Construction Management, Quantity Surveying)
- Health and Safety (HSEQ or relevant)
Commercial
The Commercial team is integral to the continued success of John Holland as an industry leader. Through key functions such as project controls, estimating and planning, risk management, analysis, reporting and tender assurance, you will have the opportunity to learn from the industry’s best in a dynamic and challenging environment. A graduate in the Commercial team will have first-hand experience with some of the most exciting and complex construction projects in Australia.
This is an office-based role supporting projects across all business units (Rail & Transport, Infrastructure, Building, Major Projects). There will be an opportunity for a rotation on project where you can gain hands on experience and personally contribute to the competitive commercial advantage John Holland maintains in the industry.
Suitable Majors
- Business/Commerce
- Business/Commerce and Engineering (Double degree preferred but not required)
IT
The IT team is office based, yet works directly with our construction projects, leveraging emerging technology to develop future focused digital products and solutions.
In your time as an IT graduate at John Holland, you will utilise advanced analytics and machine learning concepts to create customer insights and improved business capabilities.
At John Holland, we pride ourselves not only on providing technical expertise, but also our ability to teach these skills to the young talent of the next generation. Being future-focused, we empower our young talent with comprehensive coaching and guidance to positively shape careers. You’ll gain invaluable exposure across the IT discipline, and receive significant support and care from leaders in the industry who are genuinely invested in your growth and development.
Suitable Majors
- Information Technology and Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Data Science
You want variety? You can have that too
Our graduate program promotes a diverse range of experiences and exposure across a variety of projects and business units. We encourage cross business unit opportunities, moving between projects and regionally to expand your exposure to diverse projects.
