Intern - Fleet Services

Sunshine Coast Regional Council; Caloundra; Hybrid; AUD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Council in Caloundra offers a 12-week paid internship as part of the My Summer Workplace program for current tertiary students or recent graduates. You will work four days per week (28 hours) from November 2026 to February 2027, with a two-week unpaid break over Christmas.

The intern will support the Fleet Management team with admin, asset records, and fleet data. This program provides mentoring, exposure to a large regional council, and opportunities to develop professional

Qualifications

• Eligible: enrolled in a tertiary course and completed 16+ subjects
• Eligible: recent university graduation within 12 months or recent TAFE Diploma completion within 12 months

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.
• Deliver responsive customer service and stakeholder liaison, vehicle handovers and contribute to process improvements.

Education

Tertiary course student or recent graduate (within 12 months)

TAFE Diploma graduate (within 12 months)

Available to Attend Assessment Centre 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.

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: 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

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.

As the Intern – Fleet Services, you will gain experience and exposure to:

• 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:

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