Victoria's Big Build
2022 Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering Cadets - RPV Internship Program (Jan 2022)
Melbourne
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Opportunity details
- Internship, Clerkship or Placement
- AUD 63646 / Year
- $63,646 p/a + superannuation
- 2-5 vacancies
- Apply by 11 Oct 2021
- Start date 17 Jan 2022
About Rail Projects Victoria
Rail Projects Victoria (RPV), a project group of the Major Transport Infrastructure Authority, is delivering Victoria's largest ever rail infrastructure pipeline, with more than $30 billion invested in metropolitan and regional rail projects. RPV is responsible for the delivery of the Metro Tunnel Project, Regional Rail Revival, Melbourne Airport Rail, and the Western Rail Plan including fast rail between key regional cities and Melbourne. RPV is responsible for all aspects of the projects including planning and development of the project reference design, site investigations, stakeholder engagement, planning approvals and procurement, through to construction delivery and project commissioning.
About the Opportunity: What's Involved?
During your time with Rail Projects Victoria, you will be working to support all of our projects, or will be allocated to a specific project team. You will have the opportunity to be exposed to all aspects of our projects, including planning, design, risk mitigation, system safety, cost control, delivery and commissioning. You will be exposed to civil, electrical, mechanical and signalling engineers, gaining exposure in your chosen field of engineering and beyond. You will participate in tailored learning sessions to further develop your personal and professional skills.
About You
We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in kickstarting their career in electrical or mechatronics engineering. It would be preferred if you have strong written and verbal communication skills, display strong attention to detail and are someone who enjoys building positive working relationships. If you consider yourself to have a can-do attitude and are good at managing yourself in ambiguous situations, this could be the role for you! To be eligible you must have completed at least 50% of your undergraduate qualification in a relevant field and be currently studying and remain enrolled during the course of the IBL Program. You also must hold Working Rights in Australia that allow you to work full-time (38hrs/wk).
How to Apply
All applications must be made through the Victorian Government's careers website. To apply, you must submit your:
1) Cover Letter;
2) CV;
3) Academic results; and
4) A copy of your working rights in Australia (eg. Australian Passport, Australian Citizenship, Australian Birth Certificate etc.)
Please ensure to return all application documents required in one single PDF file, and address applications to Giulia Sera - Employment Programs Coordinator.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Work Visa (All Other) +more
- Engineering & Mathematics +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