Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development & Communications
Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development & Cities 2018-19 University Vacation Employment Program
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Opportunity details
- Internship
- $40,000 - $44,999 / Year
- $40,000 - $44,999
- 15-25 vacancies
- Apply by 31 Aug 2018
Our University Vacation Employment Program is an internship designed to provide an opportunity for university students to experience a taste of Government with placements across areas including maritime and aviation, program management, policy development, national transport systems, finance, communications, human resources, and regional development.
We encourage applications from all disciplines and you can be sure that your work will be contributing to the future productivity, livability and sustainability of Australia.
You will gain valuable, on the job experience, the opportunity to develop networking skills, contacts and social skills required in a professional environment, and the chance to showcase your skills and knowledge in the workplace.
You will work alongside a leadership team with a vast array of subject matter expertise across a range of fields.
This is a paid internship and, if successful, you will be employed on a non-ongoing (temporary) basis and receive a minimum annual base salary of $44,904 per annum (pro rata).
About the employer
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development & Communications
4.2
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Government & Public Service
Provides policy advice, programs and regulation in many areas such as air, land, the arts, maritime transport and much more.
Pros and cons of working at Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development & Communications
Pros
Good teamwork culture, good manager, good work life balance.
Friendly atmosphere. Well respected organisation. Opportunities for advancement.
Chance to be involved with a wide range of interesting issues. Good progression prospects. Good social environment.
The feeling that I am contributing to real-world outcomes while being intellectually stimulated by my work. Culture is also fantastic. Has also exposed me to many areas of policy, regulation and implementation.
The great workplace culture. I've found most people, from the lower levels right up to the Secretary, to be very approachable.
Cons
Highly politicised, which can be a bad thing sometimes.
Limited opportunity to work outside of Canberra.
Location.
Limited contact with other companies/Departments.
It's in Canberra.