Internship Program - Industrial Development

Economic Development Queensland; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) is inviting university students to join its Internship Program, helping shape Queensland’s future by contributing to housing, economic growth and liveable places. The role offers exposure to project coordination, stakeholder engagement, investment facilitation and land portfolio management.

The program emphasizes real-world experience, working with industry and government partners, and flexible, casual hours designed to fit student schedules while delivering

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated university students.
• Curious, adaptable and eager to learn.
• Strong communication, teamwork and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support major commercial and industrial development projects as part of a team.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement, land portfolio management or development planning tasks.
• Gain real-world experience by working on meaningful projects alongside industry and government partners.

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:

Industrial Development offers interns the opportunity to gain experience in major commercial and industrial development projects that contribute to Queensland’s economic growth and community outcomes. Internship opportunities may be available in areas such as project coordination, stakeholder engagement, investment facilitation, land portfolio management, and development planning. Interns will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, work alongside industry and government stakeholders, and gain valuable insight into how large-scale development projects are planned and delivered to create employment opportunities, attract investment, and support thriving communities across Queensland.

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