Intern - Strategic Flooding and Stormwater

Sunshine Coast Council; Maroochydore; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Council in Queensland is offering a 12-week paid internship for students or recent graduates in Strategic Flooding and Stormwater. Commencing in November 2026 and concluding February 2027, you will work four days per week with a two-week unpaid break over Christmas.

You will learn from engineering professionals through flood mapping, stormwater investigations and coastal hazard adaptation planning, applying your studies to real-world projects while developing an understanding of

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in a tertiary course and have completed 16 or more subjects.
• Have recently graduated from university (within 12 months) or have recently completed a TAFE Diploma (within 12 months).
• Be able to attend the Assessment Centre on 22 October 2026.
• Possess Australian working rights: Permanent Resident or current visa with unrestricted rights.

Responsibilities

• Assist Principal Engineers with flood mapping preparation and analysis.
• Support stormwater network planning investigations and concept development.
• Observe and contribute to coastal hazard adaptation planning activities.
• Provide administrative and project support while ensuring compliance.

Job description

Intern - Strategic Flooding and Stormwater

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 - Strategic Flooding and Stormwater, you will work alongside experienced engineering professionals to gain practical exposure to flood mapping, stormwater investigations and coastal hazard adaptation planning. This internship offers a unique opportunity to apply your studies to real- world projects while developing an understanding of how local government plans and manages critical water infrastructure to support sustainable growth and community resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Principal Engineers with flood mapping preparation and analysis.
• Support stormwater network planning investigations and concept development.
• Observe and contribute to coastal hazard adaptation planning activities.
• Provide administrative and project support while maintaining legislative and policy compliance.

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.

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 ******@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

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