Intern - Civil Construction x2

Sunshine Coast Regional Council; Maroochydore, Caloundra; Hybrid; AUD 14,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Council is offering multiple paid internships under the My Summer Workplace program for tertiary students and recent graduates. The role runs 23 November 2026 – 12 February 2027, 28 hours per week over 4 days, at locations Maroochydore and Caloundra.

The 12-week internship begins in November 2026 with a 2-week unpaid Christmas break. You will gain exposure to civil construction projects from planning through delivery while being mentored by industry professionals.

Qualifications

• 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: Permanent Resident or current visa with unrestricted working rights for duration of program

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience delivering road, drainage and landfill projects.
• Support project engineers with planning, coordination and project delivery.
• Attend site visits and project meetings with contractors and stakeholders.
• Track project progress and help keep key milestones on schedule.
• Assist with project documentation, reporting and contract administration.
• Work alongside experienced professionals across the full project lifecycle.
• Contribute to safe, sustainable and high-quality construction outcomes.
• Build practical skills and industry knowledge in a real-world environment.

Education

Enrolled in tertiary course or recent graduate (within 12 months)

Recent university graduate or TAFE Diploma graduate (within 12 months)

Assessment Centre attendance on 29 October 2026

Job description

Match your studies and passion with real world experience! With multiple Internships available, now is the perfect time to apply for Council's My Summer Workplace program.

Paid opportunity for tertiary students and recent university or TAFE Diploma graduates
23 November 2026 - 12 February 2027
28 hours per week over 4 days
$309.12 per day / $1,236.48 per week (gross)
Location: Maroochydore and Caloundra
Applications close Sunday, 20 September 2026, 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 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

Ready to kick-start your career in civil construction? We're looking for a driven and enthusiastic student who wants to gain real-world experience while helping deliver infrastructure that keeps the Sunshine Coast moving. If you're keen to learn, enjoy working as part of a team, and want exposure to exciting construction projects from planning through to delivery, this internship will give you the opportunity to build practical skills, industry knowledge and valuable professional connections.

• Gain hands-on experience delivering road, drainage and landfill projects.
• Support project engineers with planning, coordination and project delivery.
• Attend site visits and project meetings with contractors and stakeholders.
• Track project progress and help keep key milestones on schedule.
• Assist with project documentation, reporting and contract administration.
• Work alongside experienced professionals across the full project lifecycle.
• Contribute to safe, sustainable and high-quality construction outcomes.
• Build practical skills and industry knowledge in a real-world environment.

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 29 October 2026
• Possess Australian working rights:
• 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.

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