Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development & Communications
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities & Regional Development 2019/2020 University Vacation Employment Program
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Opportunity details
- Internship
- $50,449 (pro rata)
- 15-20 vacancies
- Apply by 23 Aug 2019
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, liveability, and sustainability of Australia.
What can we offer?
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.
Who are we looking for?
To be eligible for the University Vacation Employment Program, you must:
- Be an Australian Citizen at the time an offer is made;
- Be completing an undergraduate degree as a minimum (applications are accepted from students at any point in their study);
- Be available for your placement between November 2019 and February 2020;
- Be available for a minimum of 8 weeks and up to 12 weeks;
- Have maintained at least a credit average; and
- Be able to obtain and/or maintain a Baseline security clearance.
Our positions are located in Canberra, ACT and any successful interstate candidates will be responsible for their own travel, accommodation and associated costs for the duration of the program.
How to apply
Applications for the 2019-20 University Vacation Employment Program is now open and will be closed at 11:59 pm (AEST) on Friday 23 August 2019.
Your application should include:
- A CV (of no more than two pages in length),
- The details of two referees (professional referees preferred but not mandatory), and
- A response to the following questions (of no more than one page in length):
- What interests you to apply for the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development University Vacation Employment Program?
- What is the most valuable contribution you will make during your time on the program?
Your application must be received through the Department's online myRecruitment System.
For further information on the 2019-20 University Vacation Employment Program please contact the Entry Level Team on 02 6274 6161 or email entrylevel@infrastructure.gov.au
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.