Fleet Operations Intern — 12-Week Paid Program

Sunshine Coast Council; Caloundra; On-site; AUD 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship by professionals

Close to beaches

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Council offers a 12-week paid internship called My Summer Workplace, starting November 2026 and finishing February 2027. The program provides admin and operational support to the Fleet Management team, with four days per week work and a two-week unpaid Christmas break.

You will be mentored by industry professionals, gain exposure to a large regional council, and improve your skills while enjoying access to one of Australia’s best beaches during summer.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in a tertiary course and have completed 16 or more subjects.
• Have recently graduated from university (within 12 months of graduation).
• Have recently completed a TAFE Diploma (within 12 months of graduation).
• Be able to attend the Assessment Centre on 29 October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Fleet Management team.
• Maintain accurate fleet asset records and monitor documentation, utilisation data, and system integrity.
• Assist with fleet reporting, cost analysis, and data collection to support asset management and operational decisions.
• Deliver responsive customer service, stakeholder liaison, vehicle handovers, and contribute to continuous process improvements and project support activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Tertiary course enrolled or completed 16 subjects

TAFE Diploma (within 12 months)

Recent University graduate (within 12 months)

Job description

Sunshine Coast Council offers a 12-week paid internship called My Summer Workplace, starting November 2026 and finishing February 2027. The program provides admin and operational support to the Fleet Management team, with four days per week work and a two-week unpaid Christmas break.

You will be mentored by industry professionals, gain exposure to a large regional council, and improve your skills while enjoying access to one of Australia’s best beaches during summer.