Intern - Contract & Supply Services

Sunshine Coast Regional Council; Maroochydore; Hybrid; AUD 48,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Council invites applications for the My Summer Workplace, a 12-week paid internship program in Maroochydore. You will support procurement and contracts activities, gaining hands-on experience while working four days per week over the summer.

Open to tertiary students or recent graduates; the program runs November 2026 to February 2027 with a 2-week unpaid break during Christmas. Location is Maroochydore, 28 hours per week, paid at $309.12 per day.

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: Citizen, Permanent Resident, or current valid visa with unrestricted rights for duration of program

Responsibilities

• Support contract and procurement activities across a range of projects.
• Maintain contract records, documentation and supplier information.
• Assist with contract-related financial administration and reporting.
• Contribute to system improvement and process enhancement initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain contract, supplier and financial reports.
• Support governance, compliance and policy adherence activities.
• Provide administrative and project support to achieve team objectives.
• Collaborate with team members to improve processes and operational outcomes

Education

Enrolled in tertiary course

Recent university graduate (within 12 months)

TAFE Diploma graduate (within 12 months)

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.

Closes in 2 weeks

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
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

Kick-start your career in procurement and contracts with Sunshine Coast Council. As an Intern in our Contracts and Supply Services team, you'll gain hands‑on experience supporting procurement, contract management and supplier activities that help deliver essential services to our community. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll contribute to meaningful projects, develop valuable business and financial administration skills, and gain exposure to governance, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives within a large and diverse organisation.

• Support contract and procurement activities across a range of projects.
• Maintain contract records, documentation and supplier information.
• Assist with contract-related financial administration and reporting.
• Contribute to system improvement and process enhancement initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain contract, supplier and financial reports.
• Support governance, compliance and policy adherence activities.
• Provide administrative and project support to achieve team objectives.
• Collaborate with team members to improve processes and operational outcomes

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:
  • 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.

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

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