Intern - Business Integration & Improvement

Sunshine Coast Council; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Coastal location near beaches

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Council is offering a 12-week paid internship within the Business Integration & Improvement team. You will gain hands-on experience in process improvement, data analysis, systems administration and project support while contributing to initiatives that enhance Council services.

Join a medium-large organisation with mentorship from industry professionals and exposure to multiple functional areas, near the coast for a vibrant summer experience.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a tertiary course and have completed 16 or more subjects.
• Recent graduate within 12 months or a recent TAFE Diploma holder within 12 months.
• Ability to attend the Assessment Centre on 29 October 2026.
• Australian working rights: citizen, permanent resident, or valid visa for the duration.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for process improvement and business initiatives across planning and development services.
• Support analysis and review of business processes to identify efficiency improvements.
• Undertake information gathering to develop workflow maps and documentation.
• Assist with system administration, reporting, and data analysis activities.
• Assist with project work and stakeholder engagement activities.

Skills

Data analysis

Process improvement

Business support

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Enrolled in tertiary course

Graduated within 12 months

Completed 16 or more subjects

Tools

Excel

Job description

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 12-week 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.

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 12-week 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 2026 and concluding February 2027, you will need to be available to work four days per week for this 12-week period. Note - There will be a 2-week unpaid break over the Christmas period.

Why Intern at Sunshine Coast Council?

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

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.

About This Internship

Join our Business Integration & Improvement team and gain hands-on experience in business process improvement, data analysis, systems administration, and project support while contributing to initiatives that enhance Council services.

• Provide administrative assistance with process improvement and business support initiatives across planning and development services
• Support the analysis and review business processes to identify efficiency improvements
• Undertake information gathering activities to support the development of workflow maps and procedural documentation
• Assist with system administration, reporting, and data analysis activities
• Assist with project work and stakeholder engagement activities

About You

• 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 29 October 2026
• Possess Australian working rights:
• Citizen (AU/NZ)
• Permanent Resident
• Current valid visa, with unrestricted working rights for the duration of the program

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 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact our Recruitment Team at [e-mail].

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