Inland Rail is delivering real opportunities for regional communities.

During construction, Inland Rail will be bustling with jobs and economic activity. Once operational, it will continue to reap benefits through ongoing employment and skills training, and new investment and business development opportunities.

From supporting local employment and procurement opportunities to offering scholarships and community funding, we believe in giving back to the regions that support Inland Rail.

Find out more about how we can support you below.

 

Quick facts

More than 21,500 jobs during peak construction

More than $18 billion boost to the Australian economy

More than $2 billion in contracts already awarded

More than $380k already funded to community groups

11 scholarships already awarded to regional undergraduate students

Work with us

It takes a big team to make one of Australia’s biggest infrastructure projects a reality. Discover the benefits of working with Inland Rail, explore technical and professional job opportunities, learn how to find construction jobs, and meet some of the team.

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Patricio Munoz, Stakeholder Engagement Manager (North), at the 2019 Coonamble Show, New South Wales.

Do business with us

Building in regional communities means supporting regional economies.

Our contractors work with smaller contractors to deliver a variety of goods, works and services. Find out how your business can join the Inland Rail supply chain.

Supply to Inland Rail

Industry Participation Policy

Bernard McCabe, Owner & Operator, Parkes Ready Mixed Concrete

Apply for funding

We believe in giving back to the communities that will one day be home to Inland Rail.

Whether you want us to sponsor your local festival or help upgrade your meeting space, we are here to help. Learn how to apply for funding.

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Ram lamb champion at Cootamundra Show 2019

Opportunities for Indigenous communities

We acknowledge that Inland Rail will be built and operated on the traditional lands of many Indigenous nations and their communities. We are committed to working in partnership with Indigenous communities to create meaningful opportunities that deliver lasting benefits.

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Cultural tour, Toomelah community

Training and scholarships

We offer undergraduate scholarships to top universities for aspiring regional students, and workplace education and training for local residents.

 

Education and Scholarships

 

Related

July 15, 2022

Albury, Wagga and Forbes firms to get shot at Inland Rail contracts

Local and Indigenous businesses in Albury, Wagga Wagga and Forbes will get their chance to win business on the Inland Rail project with three special business networking events being held in the towns in the coming week.

July 4, 2022

Inland Rail supporting Forbes and Milvale community groups

Six community groups in Forbes and one other in Milvale have been given a helping hand over the past year through the Inland Rail Sponsorships and Donations Program and as the pandemic restrictions lift the spoils are finally being enjoyed.

July 4, 2022

New Wagga Menshed built with Inland Rail support

Wagga Menshed celebrated the opening of their new building in late May, which has been erected thanks to donations, including an Inland Rail sponsorship and donation grant. The community group said it was thankful for the “generous donation”.

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