Victoria's Big Build
2022 NELP Summer Internship Program (Jan 2022)
Melbourne, Melbourne (Will be required to attend the office once restrictions ease)
Opportunity expired
Opportunity details
- Internship, Clerkship or Placement
- Annual salary of $54,755 AUD
- 3 vacancies
- Apply by 17 Oct 2021
- Start date 9 Jan 2022
About NELP
The North East Link Project (NELP) will connect the missing link in Melbourne's freeway network by linking the Eastern Freeway and the M80 Ring Road in Melbourne's northeast. The project includes major upgrades to the Eastern Freeway from Springvale Road including Melbourne's first dedicated busway from Doncaster towards the city. The North East Link will be a safe and efficient freeway connection for up to 135,000 vehicles a day, slashing travel times, getting trucks off local roads, linking key growth areas in the north and south-east and creating thousands of jobs during construction and early operation.
As part of the Summer Internship program, we are looking for multiple interns to join our growing team. The internship program aims to build the next generation of diverse and inclusive talent ready for careers in transport.
We are looking for interns in the following areas to join our growing teams:
- Government Relations
- Communications & Stakeholder Relations
- Engineering or equivalent
- Engineering (Civil)
As an intern at NELP, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience related to your current studies. You'll be part of a team delivering the biggest road transport project in Victoria's history, and you'll be able to see the impact of this work as you travel through the state each day.
Summer Internship Information & Eligibility
The position will be for a fixed-term period of up to 6 months. The internship will be on a full-time basis until you return to your studies where hours will be flexible to suit your uni timetable. If you're looking to get some hands-on experience in a supportive environment – this is the role for you!
You do not need previous relevant experience to apply for this position - all you need is a positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn.
To be eligible you will identify with at least one of the following marginalised and disadvantaged backgrounds
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
- Live with disability
- Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
You are currently studying for a relevant undergraduate degree AND have Australian working rights for full-time hours. We try to give preference to students who are currently in their second to last or last years of study but welcome applications from all years. You will automatically be sent a questionnaire to fill out if you meet the eligibility requirements.
How to apply
Click on the 'APPLY NOW' link to submit the following mandatory documents-
- Statement regarding why you are interested in your role
- CV
- Verification of marginalised or disadvantaged background (e.g. medical certificate)
- Working rights (e.g., VEVO check)
- Copy of Academic Transcript
For a confidential discussion about these opportunities please feel free to reach out:
Kevin Peters – kevin.peters@northeastlink.vic.gov.au
Erica Adams – erica.adams@northeastlink.vic.gov.au
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Work Visa (All Other) +more
- Creative Arts +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
I work on a couple of projects that are all from different aspects of the program. I am able to socialise myself in lots of different teams and areas of the program each day. Although I work at head office there is always an opportunity to go out for a site tour!
Auditing, filing tasks, compliance checks, design change checks
I spend most days organising hoarding for worksites, reviewing collateral, monitoring social media and assisting with stakeholder enquiries. I enjoy the work I'm doing but sometimes it can be a bit quiet, and I feel like there's not much for me to do.
About the employer
Victoria's Big Build
4.3
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Government & Public Service
Play your part in delivering $100 billion of major infrastructure projects, while gaining hands-on experience to develop your career.
Pros and cons of working at Victoria's Big Build
Pros
The best thing about working at VICTORIA’S BIG BUILD is the type of work I get. I really enjoy the tasks given and feel like I am learning at a good pace.
Flexible hours, supportive culture.
The workplace environment and culture. As a graduate, leaders and managers go out of their way to guide you and welcome you to the team.
Plenty of opportunities to get out on site or into the community to participate in more hands-on work.
The support for development (both within company and outside) and flexibility given. Culture is overall great.
Cons
Lack of clarity around the role going in leading to misaligned expectations.
Uncertainty of being a project rather than a permanent organisation, so there is not a clear progression trajectory.
The workload can be quite inconsistent depending on the rotation—some days you will be so busy, and others there will be nothing to do.
Limited opportunity to accept a full-time role within the organisation when the program was over.
As an engineer, limited hands-on experience on site