My Summer Workplace - Internship Program

Paid opportunity for tertiary students and recent university or TAFE Diploma graduates
28 November 2022 - 17 February 2023
28 hours per week over 4 days
$204 per day / $816 per week (gross)
Location: Sunshine Coast
Applications close Wednesday, 05 October 2022, 11:59pm AEST

About My Summer Workplace

Are you currently studying, or have recently graduated and needing to gain experience within the industry? My Summer Workplace is a paid internship program with Sunshine Coast Council that will equip you with the skills, opportunities, networks and confidence you need to step into your chosen career.

Commencing in November 2022 and concluding February 2023, you will need to be available to work four days per week. Note - There will be a 2-week unpaid break over the Christmas period.

Why Intern at Sunshine Coast Council?

There is no better place to live and work than on the Sunshine Coast, especially with an outstanding organisation like Sunshine Coast Council. With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy. 

Interning with Sunshine Coast Council will provide you with incredible exposure to a medium-large sized organisation which comprises of over 20 functional areas and spans many industries. In addition, you will be mentored by industry professionals, expand your knowledge and skills, and let’s not forget - we’re close to some of the best beaches you can enjoy over summer. 

Discover what internships are on offer below. The suitable qualification background has also been listed. Click the relevant links for more information:

• Asset Management
  • Data Analytics

• Asset Strategy
  • Civil, Structural or Construction Engineering

• Corporate Governance
  • Business or
  • Communications

• Culture Heritage (x2)
  • Bachelor Arts or 
  • studies covering History, Heritage, Anthropology, Archaeology, Humanities, Cultural Studies, Cultural Heritage Management, Applied History, or
  • Museum Studies

• Customer Response
  • Government Investigations/Compliance

• Electrical, Lighting and Telecommunications
  • Electrical Engineering

• Flooding and Stormwater
  • Civil or Environmental Engineering

• Infrastructure Policy & Charges
  • Town Planning or
  • Finance

• IT Capabilities & Solutions
  • Information Technology or
  • Computer Science

• IT Cyber Security
  • Information Technology or 
  • Cyber Security

• IT Data & Analytics
  • Information Technology or
  • Computer Science

• IT Network
  • Information Technology or
  • Cyber Security

• Organisational Development
  • Business or
  • Human Resource Management or
  • Psychology or
  • Organisational Management/Leadership

• Parking and Transport
  • Civil Engineering or
  • Transport or
  • Town Planning

• Project Delivery (Environmental)
  • Engineering/Science or
  • Environmental Management

• Project Delivery (Health & Safety)
  • Workplace Health & Safety or
  • Construction Management

• Transport Network
  • Civil Engineering

• Wellbeing, Health & Safety
  • Workplace Health & Safety or
  • Psychology or
  • Public Health or
  • Wellbeing

About you:

To be eligible for My Summer Workplace, you must:

• Be enrolled in a tertiary course and have completed 16 or more subjects, or;
• Have recently graduated from university (within 12 months of graduation); or
• Have recently completed a TAFE Diploma (within 12 months of graduation);
• Be able to attend the Assessment Centre on 18 October 2022 

How to Apply

Navigate to the relevant internship using the links provided above.

Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your resume / CV, academic transcript and a 1-page cover letter detailing your suitability for the role, including your ability to fulfil key responsibilities and requirements on the relevant Placement Statement.

Follow the prompts and mandatory questions to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2022-2026.

For specific enquiries contact our Recruitment Team at joinusnow@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team.

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role