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Undergraduate Vacation Employment Program
Applications for the 2023/2024 Undergraduate Vacation Employment Program have closed.
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Are you a university student looking to gain hands-on experience? We have an exciting opportunity for university students with a diverse range of skills, knowledge and personal qualities to join our Undergraduate Vacation Employment Program.
As an Undergraduate Vacation Employment Student, you'll gain valuable experience working alongside supportive, future-focused professionals while contributing to South Australia’s infrastructure and transport future.
Who we're looking for
We are looking for university students with a diverse range of skills, knowledge and personal qualities.
You'll need to be:
- a team player ready to embrace our values and commitment to safety
- an analytical problem-solver with great research skills
- empathetic and culturally aware, with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- a good communicator, and have strong verbal and written communication skills
- driven, accountable and keen to use your initiative.
We invite students from a wide range of disciplines to apply. Placements are available across the following areas:
- Communications
- Engineering
- Engineering – Civil
- Engineering - Electrical
- Engineering – Mechanical
- Engineering - Structural
- Information Technology
- Journalism
- Law
- Marketing
- Media
- Project Management
- Property Management / Real Estate
- Public Policy
- Safety Management
For further information, please read the Role Statement
Eligibility
To be considered for the Undergraduate Vacation Employment Program, you will need to meet the following criteria:
- You are in the process of completing an undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
- You are an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have eligibility to work in Australia for the 12-week period.
- You are available for the entire 12-week period from 27 November 2023 to 16 February 2024.
- You have completed the application process in full.
How to apply
Applications for the 2023/2024 Undergraduate Vacation Employment Program have closed.
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For enquiries, please contact our Recruitment and Employment Team.
Recruitment process
Step | Description | Timing |
---|---|---|
1 | Applications open | closed 5pm Thursday, 7 September 2023 |
2 | Applications reviewed and shortlisted | September 2023 |
3 | Panel interviews for shortlisted applicants | October 2023 |
4 | Reference checks | October 2023 |
5 | Successful applicants offered a role | October/November 2023 |