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 how we can support you.

 

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

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.

Learn more

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

June 18, 2021

Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 community benefits snapshot April 2021

Infographic summarising benefits of the Narrabri to North Star (Phase 1) project for the local community from September 2020 to April 2021.
Murphys Creek Fire Brigade

June 7, 2021

Murphys Creek Fire Brigade sees through smoke with thermal imaging cameras

The Murphys Creek Rural Fire Brigade will be able to fight fires more safely thanks to a grant from the Inland Rail Community Sponsorships and Donations Program.
Rail workers on the track performing maintenance outside Parkes, NSW.

May 31, 2021

Inland Rail succeeds with skills development in regional communities

The Australian Rail Track Corporation’s (ARTC) Inland Rail Skills Academy has gone from strength to strength since launching in 2019, with nearly 2000 participants taking part in a variety of programs along the project’s alignment across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. 

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