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Undergraduate Vacation Employment Program

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
StepDescriptionTiming
1 Applications open closed 5pm Thursday, 7 September 2023
2 Applications reviewed and shortlisted September 2023
3 Panel interviews for shortlisted applicantsOctober 2023
4 Reference checks October 2023
5 Successful applicants offered a role October/November 2023