Paid Contracts Delivery Intern – Construction & GIS

Sunshine Coast Regional Council; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Regional Council invites talented students and recent graduates to join the My Summer Workplace for a 12-week paid internship in Contracts Delivery. You’ll gain hands-on experience in construction data, project delivery, and contract management, working four days a week from November 2026 to February 2027.

You’ll be mentored by industry professionals, and there is a 2-week unpaid break over Christmas.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in a tertiary course with 16+ completed subjects.
• Have graduated from university within the last 12 months.
• Have recently completed a TAFE Diploma (within 12 months).
• Available to attend the Assessment Centre on 29 October 2026.
• Australian working rights: Citizen, permanent resident, or valid visa with work rights during the program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with finalising and updating construction project data in GIS for road resurfacing.
• Support engineers and inspectors with onsite scoping, site inspections, and data collection.
• Participate in contractor safety audits and compliance checks under guidance.
• Provide administrative and project support to contract administrators.
• Contribute to project coordination, documentation, and progress tracking.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and council policies while protecting public image.

Skills

GIS

Data collection

Contract management

Education

Tertiary course

Recent university graduation

TAFE Diploma

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Sunshine Coast Regional Council invites talented students and recent graduates to join the My Summer Workplace for a 12-week paid internship in Contracts Delivery. You’ll gain hands-on experience in construction data, project delivery, and contract management, working four days a week from November 2026 to February 2027.

You’ll be mentored by industry professionals, and there is a 2-week unpaid break over Christmas.