Internship Program - Corporate Services

Economic Development Queensland; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is offering an internship program in Brisbane for university students to gain hands-on experience across Marketing & Engagement, Governance, Risk & Ethics, Legal and Right to Information/Privacy Services, and Business Analysis / Strategy.

You will work in teams related to your studies, contribute to meaningful projects, and build professional skills while helping Queensland communities.

Qualifications

• University student currently enrolled in a relevant degree program.
• Availability for an internship with flexible hours and a commitment to learning.

Responsibilities

• Work in teams aligned to your university studies, gaining real-world experience.
• Contribute to meaningful projects across Marketing & Engagement, Governance, Risk & Ethics, Legal and more.
• Develop professional skills and career readiness through hands-on assignments and mentorship.

Job description

Your opportunity:

Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is seeking applications from university students looking for an opportunity to be part of shaping Queensland's future and creating places where people and businesses can thrive.

EDQ is committed to working with industry, local government and communities to deliver housing, economic prosperity and liveable places at scale and pace. As the Queensland Government's land use activation and development agency, it is well-placed to coordinate seamlessly across government to achieve quality outcomes in partnership with its stakeholders.

EDQ plays a critical role in unlocking land for housing supply both in Priority Development Areas (PDAs) and on surplus Government land. EDQ is also dedicated to delivering infrastructure in the right places at the right time as well as identifying and facilitating projects that are delivering jobs and helping existing businesses to grow.

EDQ is focused on service delivery excellence, working actively with customers to get the outcomes that will benefit Queenslanders and working smoothly across private and public sectors. This includes cutting red tape so that our decision making is agile and transparent. EDQ is also transforming its service offering to be more flexible, consistent and timely, ensuring EDQ is a supportive partner that is easy to work with.

What to expect in this program:

Corporate Services offers interns the opportunity to gain experience across a diverse range of professional disciplines that support the delivery of EDQ's strategic priorities and the Queensland Government's objectives for the community. Internship opportunities may be available in areas such as Marketing and Engagement, Governance, Risk and Ethics, Legal and Right to Information/Privacy Services and Business Analysts / Strategy. Interns will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, build valuable professional skills, and gain insight into how a central corporate division supports organisational performance and outcomes across EDQ.

Gain valuable skills and experience throughout the program, working alongside dedicated people and teams. In this program, you'll:

• Work in teams related to your university studies, allowing you to gain real-world experience while earning money.
• Work on interesting and challenging tasks
• Do work that helps benefit Queenslanders
• Work a casual job with flexible working hours

What we are looking for:

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated students who are eager to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. The ideal intern is curious, adaptable, and keen to develop their skills through hands-on experience in a professional environment. You will bring strong communication, teamwork and time management skills, a commitment to supporting others and delivering positive outcomes, and the ability to think critically and solve problems. Most importantly, you will have a genuine interest in contributing to projects that create value for Queensland communities while building your professional capabilities and career readiness.

Please note that the EDQ Internship Program is not designed to meet specific university placement, internship, work-integrated learning or course accreditation requirements.

Closing Date: 9 October 2026