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Your role

Energise your holidays with the Gippsland Water Summer Internship Program!

The program offers you the chance to apply your academic theory from the classroom to an industry environment, working on real projects. You’ll be supported by experienced mentors and continual training so when you graduate, you’ll have the skills and practical experience ready to take on your career. The program will give you a taste of what it’s like to work in the water industry and an understanding of the various career pathways at Gippsland Water.

You may also be able to have this internship recognised through your university and gain credit towards your degree. The internships will be for a period of up to 12 weeks from 25 November 2024 to 14 February 2025.

About you

The company are currently seeking undergraduate students studying for a bachelor's degree in the following areas:

• Engineering – Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical and Process
• Environmental Science – Biology, Natural Resource Management, Climate, Sustainability, Ecology and Botany
• Information Technology
• Business and Commerce – Management, Human Resource Management, Project Management and Marketing
• Communications and Journalism

What you’ll bring

• Enthusiasm to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• An ability to work as part of a team, to achieve team objectives.
• Good presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time management skills with an ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite.

Compensation & benefits

As a Summer Intern, you'll have a salary of AUD 32.68 per hour. You will also be offered the following benefits:

• Paid, real-life learning opportunities in your chosen field
• Dedicated mentoring and coaching to support you throughout your internship
• Opportunities to expand your networks and have some fun
• On-the-job learning with plenty of great opportunities to develop your skills

Training, development & rotations

The company prioritizes building a highly skilled, professional, and customer-focused workforce through various training and development initiatives. These include a comprehensive leadership program, formal and on-the-job training, and support for the local STEM Sisters program, which helps young women explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This approach ensures a more efficient and capable organization.

Career progression

At the conclusion of the program, there will be opportunities for advancement and ongoing employment. This program is a Stepping stone to potential graduate opportunities with them or potential for casual work when you return to your studies.

How to apply

To be considered for these positions you will need to submit the following:

• A CV including the names and contact details of two referees.
• A copy of your academic record.
• A cover letter that outlines the following:
  • Why you’re interested in working for them and how it fits with your career aspirations.
  • A description of your role in a project (university or workplace-based) that you have undertaken or participated in that demonstrates your ability to collaborate and effectively communicate.
  • What you would like to achieve from participating in the Summer Internship Program?

You may upload two documents to support your application. It is recommended that you include your academic record in your cover letter. Please note that all of these documents are required to progress in the recruitment process.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• gippswater.com.au/about-us/careers/why-choose-us
• gippswater.com.au/about-us/who-we-are-and-who-we-serve
• gippswater.com.au/about-us/careers/career-pathways/summer-internship-program