Intern - Fleet Services

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

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

Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Fleet Management team, ensuring accurate asset records, effective resource coordination, responsive customer service, and data-driven support for fleet operations and decision-making.

• Maintain accurate fleet asset records and monitor documentation, utilisation data, and system integrity.
• Support the administration and coordination of fleet assets, including vehicles, plant, equipment, and contracted hire services.
• 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.

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