Paid Summer Procurement & Contracts Intern

Sunshine Coast Council; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Paid internship

Near beaches

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Council offers a 12-week paid internship in the Contracts and Supply Services team. You will gain hands-on experience in procurement, contract management and supplier activities that help deliver essential services to the community, while being mentored by professionals and developing business and financial administration skills.

Starting November 2026 and ending February 2027, you will work four days per week, with a two-week unpaid break over Christmas.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in a tertiary course and have completed 16 or more subjects.
• Have recently graduated from university (within 12 months of graduation).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement and contract activities across projects.
• Maintain contract records, documentation and supplier information.
• Assist with contract-related financial administration and reporting.
• Contribute to governance, compliance and policy adherence.

Skills

Procurement basics

Contract administration

Supplier management

Governance & reporting

Education

Enrolled in tertiary course

Recent graduate or within 12 months

TAFE Diploma within 12 months (if applicable)

Job description

Sunshine Coast Council offers a 12-week paid internship in the Contracts and Supply Services team. You will gain hands-on experience in procurement, contract management and supplier activities that help deliver essential services to the community, while being mentored by professionals and developing business and financial administration skills.

Starting November 2026 and ending February 2027, you will work four days per week, with a two-week unpaid break over Christmas.