Supply Chain Intern

Downer; Australia; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks@Downer discounts

THRIVE program

EmpowHER

Job summary

Downer Energy & Utilities offers a Supply Chain Intern position to gain hands-on exposure to purchasing, supplier engagement, logistics, and procurement processes across Australia and New Zealand.

You’ll work with Buyers and Supply Chain professionals, providing administrative support across construction projects, maintenance programs, and infrastructure works. Develop data analytics, supplier management, and procurement system skills within a Tier 1 ASX-listed company.

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards, or recently completed, a tertiary qualification in Commerce, Law, Project Management, Engineering or a related discipline (preferred).
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and a process‑focused mindset.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills and confidence working with systems and data.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• A proactive, resourceful approach and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and transactional support to Buyers across a range of projects and contracts.
• Maintain procurement records, registers, supplier databases, status reports, and expediting information.
• Support vendor onboarding activities and assist with supplier queries.
• Help manage and maintain supplier contract repositories and procurement documentation.
• Monitor, triage and report on procurement requisitions and purchasing requests through internal systems.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

MS Office

Communication

Prioritisation

Education

Commerce/Law/PM/Engineering degree

Tools

MS Excel

Procurement Systems

Job description

Kick-start your career in supply chain and procurement with Downer Energy & Utilities. This internship offers hands‑on exposure to purchasing, supplier engagement, logistics, and procurement processes while supporting critical infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand.

The Opportunity

Downer Energy & Utilities is seeking a Supply Chain Intern to support our procurement and supply chain team.

Reporting to a Procurement Manager this entry‑level opportunity is ideal for a student or recent graduate looking to gain practical experience within a large and complex infrastructure business.

You’ll work closely with Buyers and Supply Chain professionals, providing administrative and transactional support across construction projects, maintenance programs, and infrastructure works.

This role plays an important part in ensuring procurement activities run efficiently, vendor information is accurately maintained, and project teams receive the support they need to deliver successful outcomes.

You’ll gain valuable exposure to supplier management, purchasing processes, procurement systems, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement within a Tier 1 ASX-listed organisation.

What You’ll Do

• Provide day-to-day administrative and transactional support to Buyers across a range of projects and contracts.
• Maintain procurement records, registers, supplier databases, status reports, and expediting information.
• Support vendor onboarding activities and assist with supplier queries.
• Help manage and maintain supplier contract repositories and procurement documentation.
• Monitor, triage and report on procurement requisitions and purchasing requests through internal systems.

What We Offer

• Hands‑on experience across procurement, logistics, supply chain and supplier management functions.
• Exposure to major infrastructure, construction and utilities projects.
• The opportunity to learn from experienced Supply Chain and Procurement professionals in a supportive team environment.
• Access to Perks@Downer, offering financial, retail, travel and wellbeing discounts.
• Professional development opportunities through programs such as THRIVE and EmpowHER.
• Access to Energy & Utilities' dedicated internal mobility and career development pathways.
• The opportunity to build your career with a Tier 1 ASX-listed business delivering essential infrastructure services across Australia and New Zealand.

What We’re Looking For

• Currently studying towards, or recently completed, a tertiary qualification in Commerce, Law, Project Management, Engineering or a related discipline (preferred).
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and a process-focused mindset.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills and confidence working with systems and data.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• A proactive, resourceful approach and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

About Energy & Utilities

Down'ers Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.