Summer Break Internship Program

• Get real world experience in your local area by joining Gympie Regional Council in our Summer Break Internship Program.
• Competitive annual Salary.  You can expect to earn a gross weekly wage of $1082 for 28 hours per week plus up to 13% Super.

 About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast, gateway to spectacular Fraser Island. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

About the program

Are you currently studying, or have recently graduated and seek to apply your knowledge in industry? The Summer Break Internship Program is a minimum 12-week paid internship program with Gympie Regional Council that will prepare you for your career through contacts, experience, and confidence.

The program commences in November 2024 and ends late February 2025, working 4 x 7-hour days each week. There will be an unpaid break from 24 December 2024 to 6 January 2025.

You can expect to earn a gross weekly wage of $1082 for 28 hours per week plus superannuation of 13%.

Why join our Summer Break Internship Program 

Join our Council with your skills and knowledge to learn real business applications and work with colleagues and leaders who are focused on making a difference for the organisation and the community.

Bringing your knowledge and passion to Gympie Regional Council will provide you with the opportunity to work closely with professionals across a range of areas and industries. Our CEO and entire leadership team is committed to ensuring your internship is rewarding and beneficial.

What opportunities exist

• Council has opportunities in the following areas:
• Urban Design and Town Planning (Town and Strategic Planning)
• Corporate Services – Marketing and Communications (Graphic Design), ICT and other business qualifications
• Environment and Sustainability (Waste Management, Environment, Animal and habitat management)
• Engineering – Opportunities in Waste, Water and Civil engineering teams

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

About you:

• To be eligible for the Summer Break Internship Program, you must:
• Be enrolled in a relevant tertiary course at the University of the Sunshine Coast or on other Queensland campus and have completed 16 or more subjects; or
•  Have recently completed a relevant tertiary course at the University of the Sunshine Coast or other Queensland campus (within 12 months of graduation); and
• Be able to commence on November 25, 2024, and work through to mid-February 2025 with a short break over Christmas-New Year.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here.  You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

 Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

 How to Apply:

• Submit your resume / CV, academic transcript and a 1-page cover letter detailing your suitability for the role, including your ability to fulfil key responsibilities and requirements on the Position Description.
• Follow the prompts and mandatory questions to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Gympie Regional Council website.

For specific enquiries contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@gympie.qld.gov.au

If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team.

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

 Applications close on Sunday 13th October 2024 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.