Intern - Project Support Officer

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria – Melbourne VIC is seeking a Project Support Intern to assist the Reform team across Land Services Victoria. You will support division-wide reform projects, from process mapping through to drafting policies, templates and presentations, while building your understanding of the property system and government land transactions.

This role offers hands-on government administration experience while you continue your studies.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline such as Property, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Business/Commerce, Politics, Law, Arts, Transport or related field.
• Ongoing enrolment in your degree for the full duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Support division-wide reform projects from process mapping to drafting policies, templates and presentations.
• Build understanding of the property system, government land transactions and statutory obligations; contribute to work that shapes how the division operates.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Clear communication

Task management

Data analysis

Willingness to learn

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Property/Public Policy/Urban Planning/Business or related

Ongoing enrolment for full duration of internship

Job description

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria – Melbourne VIC

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria's transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

This is a part-time Fixed Term position until 31 December 2027.

As a Project Support Intern, you'll work alongside the Reform team and colleagues across Land Services Victoria to support division-wide reform projects, from process mapping through to drafting policies, templates and presentations. You'll build your understanding of the property system, government land transactions and statutory obligations, while contributing to work that genuinely shapes how the division operates. It's a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project support and government administration while you continue your studies.

What we're looking for

You're someone who:

• Responds well to stakeholder needs and follows through on requests and enquiries
• Communicates clearly, organising information logically for your audience
• Manages tasks against a plan and keeps accurate records
• Is comfortable with data and can draw out meaningful insights
• Is open to new ideas and willing to build new skills

Qualifications and experience

You'll bring:

Mandatory

• Currently studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Property, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Business/Commerce, Politics, Law, Arts, Transport or a closely related discipline
• Ongoing enrolment in your degree for the full duration of the internship

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

• Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
• Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday 27th September 2026

• For further information about the role, please contact the Employment Pathways Team at ***************@transport.vic.gov.au

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