Rail Industry Worker card application + Job Ready
Before completing this Rail Industry Worker card application + Job Ready, please refer to our article on How do I get a Rail Industry Worker card for the terms and conditions of applying for a RIW card.
A new RIW card application costs $310.00 +GST, which includes:
Your RIW profile set up with issue of an RIW card (physical and virtual)
Your first-year card subscription paid
An identification check
Competencies uploaded to your RIW profile
Rail Health (medical) Assessment uploaded to your RIW profile
Applications take two business days.
Please ensure you have all your documentation ready for upload before commencing this application. These documents could include your rail health (medical) assessment, trade certificates as well as any rail or construction specific training certificates you currently hold.
The competencies applied to your profile will be based on the information provided during this application only. You should seek clarification from the Network Operator or Contractor In Charge as to what you might need to work on site.
When completing this application, please ensure the details provided EXACTLY match your identification documents. For example, if you go by Tim and your driver’s licence (or ID being provided) says Timothy, please ensure your first name is completed as Timothy.
First name *
Middle name
Surname *
Date of birth *
Email address *
Mobile phone number *
Postal Address
This is the address we will send your RIW card. Please ensure this address matches the address on your identification document.
Address line 1 *
Address line 2
Suburb *
State *
ACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Postcode *
ID photo *
The ID photo provided must meet RIW identification photo standards as per the sample above. Please ensure you are not wearing glasses (on your face or on your head) or a hat/cap.
Identification Documents
You will need to provide one primary and one secondary/tertiary identification document as part of your application for verification purposes
Primary Identification Document *
—Please choose an option—Australian Driver’s LicenceAustralian PassportForeign Passport with Australian Visa
You will need to provide the licence number and card number of your physical driver’s licence, referring to How to identify your driver’s licence number and card number for guidance. Please also attach high-resolution photo of the front and back of your card. A digital licence is not accepted.
Licence Number *
Card Number *
Photo of front of card *
Photo of back of card *
You will need to provide the data page of your passport which includes your photo, name, passport number etc.
Passport data page *
You will need to provide the data page of your passport which includes your photo, name, passport number etc. and the Australian Visa.
Australian VISA *
Secondary / Tertiary Identification Document *
—Please choose an option—Medicare CardCentrelink CardAustralian Proof of Age CardFirearm's LicenceSecurity LicenceBoat Operator LicenceStudent Identification Card
Must not be expired or cancelled.
Front of card *
Back of card *
Must not be expired or cancelled and issued by a tertiary education institution.
Do you have a change of name document *
—Please choose an option—YesNo
If you have provided an identity document using a former name, you must also provide evidence of the name change.
Change of name document *
—Please choose an option—Australian Change of Name CertificateAustralian Marriage CertificateDeed PollForeign Change of Name CertificateForeign Marriage Certificate
A Change of Name Certificate issued by the Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
Upload *
A Marriage Certificate issued by an Australian State or Territory. Church or celebrant-issued certificates are not accepted.
A Deed Poll issued by an Australian State or Territory
A Change of Name Certificate issued in a foreign country.
A Marriage Certificate issued in a foreign country.
Which Australian State are you intending to work? *
Do you know which Rail Network you are intending to work? *
Competency Documents
Do you have a driver's licence? *
Do you have a High-Risk licence? *
Do you have a White Card (Construction Induction)? *
Do you have a Safely Access the Rail Corridor? *
Do you have any other qualifications, trade certificates or licences that are rail or construction specific you would like added to your RIW profile?
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Medical Documents
Do you have a valid rail health (medical) assessment issued by an Authorised Health Professional? *
Do you have a drug & alcohol assessment record taken at the time of your rail health (medical) assessment? *
The information you provide for your RIW application will be managed in accordance with the Privacy Policy for the RIW Program.
To continue with your application:
I agree to the Permission Access Agreement as a condition of my participation in the RIW Program.
I agree to provide accurate and complete information to support my application and to the terms and conditions of directly applying for an RIW card.
I agree that if I cancel this Rail Industry Worker card application for any reason, I will be charged $75.00+GST, which will be deducted from the refund amount.