Paid Civil Construction Intern: Hands-on Projects & Mentorship

Sunshine Coast Regional Council; Maroochydore, Caloundra; Hybrid; AUD 14,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Council is offering multiple paid internships under the My Summer Workplace program for tertiary students and recent graduates. The role runs 23 November 2026 – 12 February 2027, 28 hours per week over 4 days, at locations Maroochydore and Caloundra.

The 12-week internship begins in November 2026 with a 2-week unpaid Christmas break. You will gain exposure to civil construction projects from planning through delivery while being mentored by industry professionals.

Qualifications

• 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: Permanent Resident or current visa with unrestricted working rights for duration of program

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience delivering road, drainage and landfill projects.
• Support project engineers with planning, coordination and project delivery.
• Attend site visits and project meetings with contractors and stakeholders.
• Track project progress and help keep key milestones on schedule.
• Assist with project documentation, reporting and contract administration.
• Work alongside experienced professionals across the full project lifecycle.
• Contribute to safe, sustainable and high-quality construction outcomes.
• Build practical skills and industry knowledge in a real-world environment.

Education

Enrolled in tertiary course or recent graduate (within 12 months)

Recent university graduate or TAFE Diploma graduate (within 12 months)

Assessment Centre attendance on 29 October 2026

Job description

Sunshine Coast Council is offering multiple paid internships under the My Summer Workplace program for tertiary students and recent graduates. The role runs 23 November 2026 – 12 February 2027, 28 hours per week over 4 days, at locations Maroochydore and Caloundra.

The 12-week internship begins in November 2026 with a 2-week unpaid Christmas break. You will gain exposure to civil construction projects from planning through delivery while being mentored by industry professionals.