Intern - Data and Analytics

Sunshine Coast Regional Council; Sunshine Coast Regional; Hybrid; AUD 273,000 - 410,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Council invites you to join the My Summer Workplace internship as Intern – Data and Analytics. You will work with experienced professionals to support data engineering and analytics initiatives across Council, developing practical skills in data management and enterprise data platforms.

The 12-week paid program runs November 2026 to February 2027, with four work days per week and a 2-week unpaid break during Christmas.

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 22 October 2026.
• Possess Australian working rights: Permanent Resident or current valid visa with unrestricted working rights for the duration of the program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, maintaining, and improving enterprise data pipelines.
• Support data-related projects and analytics activities across the team.
• Contribute to data engineering initiatives and operational business activities.
• Help deliver data solutions and support the ongoing management of enterprise data processes.

Skills

Data analytics

Data engineering

SQL

Education

Tertiary student

Diploma graduate (TAFE/University)

Tools

ETL

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

Closes

Category

Information Communication & Technology

Location

Type

My Summer Workplace

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

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

As the Intern – Data and Analytics, you'll work alongside experienced professionals to support data engineering and analytics initiatives across Council. This is an exciting opportunity to develop practical skills in data management, data pipelines, and enterprise data platforms while contributing to projects that help drive informed decision-making and improved community outcomes. You'll gain valuable industry experience, build your professional network, and apply your studies in a real-world environment

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, maintaining, and improving enterprise data pipelines.
• Support data-related projects and analytics activities across the team.
• Contribute to data engineering initiatives and operational business activities.
• Help deliver data solutions and support the ongoing management of enterprise data processes.

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 22 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