Inland Rail opportunities for Wangaratta businesses

Inland Rail is expected to support around 1,100 direct and indirect jobs in Victoria throughout construction and is focussed on helping businesses grow their workforce ahead of the project.

Businesses attending the Workforce Development Event workshops will receive an overview of the Inland Rail project, an explanation of potential supply opportunities, a snapshot of the local labour market and information about support available from the Australian Government for businesses that take on apprentices and trainees.

Workforce Development Events held earlier this year in Queensland and New South Wales attracted attendees from local employment service providers, high schools, apprenticeship support agencies and the Australian Government.

Ed Walker, ARTC Victoria and South Australia Projects General Manager said:

“Inland Rail is about delivering real and lasting opportunities for regional communities.

“While we’re expecting to generate direct and indirect jobs during construction, we’re also working to prepare communities for other project opportunities by helping to upskill the local workforce.

“The event is a great opportunity for local businesses to meet with employment service providers and other stakeholders in the region to make connections and grow their workforce.

“The Inland Rail Skills Academy is focusing on building the skills needed for the next generation of rail workers, many of which will be based in regional communities ensuring the operation and maintenance of our new networks as they come online.”

For more information about these Workforce Development Events please visit the event’s webpage.