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Victoria's Big Build

4.3
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

2023 Architecture Internship (Jan 2023)

Location details

On-site

  • Australia

    Australia

    • Victoria

      Melbourne

Remote

Melbourne, Victoria

  • Any location

    Remote work

Location

Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeInternship, Clerkship or Placement
  • SalaryAUD 64442 / Year
  • Additional benefitspa + superannuation
  • Number of vacancies1 vacancy
  • Application open dateApply by 28 Sep 2022
  • Start dateStart date 16 Jan 2023

Rail Projects Victoria are the Victorian Government body responsible for the development and delivery of the Metro Tunnel Project, Regional Rail Revival, Melbourne Airport Rail and the Geelong Fast Rail.

Rail Projects Victoria Industry Based Learning (IBL) Program 

  • Full-time, 6-month opportunity based in Melbourne CBD / virtually
  • Gain hands-on experience and help shape the delivery of some of Victoria's largest rail construction projects
  • Participate in interactive career and professional development workshops
  • Apply for industry-based learning credit towards your degree

About the Opportunity: What's Involved?

During your time with our Tunnels and Stations team, you will be working alongside an Architectural Manager and team of professionals. You will support the Architecture team within the Tunnel and Stations team working on the Metro Tunnel Project, assist in supporting the site surveillance and inspection activities of architecture and public realm on the Tunnels and Stations Public Private Partnership (PPP) project, and assist in the review process of design change requests and relevant shop drawings for PPP submissions. You will support the development of visual representation capabilities within the Tunnel and Stations team for review and onsite capabilities, assist in ensuring that the quality of the design is being maintained in delivery through samples review and approvals, installation and fit out with quality of detailing and finishes as well as assist in the review process of the BIM model in design reviews and stakeholder communication. 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 architecture and architectural design. 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. Experience in using MS Office applications is also preferred. 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 for this role you must be currently enrolled at university studying a tertiary qualification in Architecture, Architectural Design or related discipline. You must remain enrolled throughout the course of the IBL Program, however, must defer your allocated subjects whilst completing the internship. You also must hold Working Rights in Australia that allow you to work full-time (38hrs/wk).

To comply with the MTIA COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, RPV-HR will require successful candidates to submit a valid record of immunisation which identifies that they have up to date vaccinations for COVID-19 or have a medical exception signed by a duly authorised medical practitioner. Any offer of employment will be made subject to the provision of proof of vaccination.

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
  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 separate PDF files, and address applications to Gemma Maschwitz - Employment Programs Administrator.

Once you apply online and pass an eligibility screening you will be invited to complete a video interview to tell us more about yourself and why you want to at RPV. If you impress us and prove to be a strong fit for the role, you will be invited to either a group assessment centre or panel interview.

Successful applicants will be offered a position in October/November and commence employment in January 2023, pending COVID-19. 

Applications close 11.59 pm - Wednesday 28th September 2022. 

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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Australia
Australian CitizenAustralian Permanent ResidentAustralian Work Visa (All Other)

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    Australian Citizen
  • Study fields
    Creative Arts
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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Reviews

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Graduate
Melbourne
7 months ago

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!

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Graduate
Melbourne
7 months ago

Auditing, filing tasks, compliance checks, design change checks

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Graduate
Melbourne
7 months ago

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.

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About the employer

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Victoria's Big Build

Rating

4.3

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

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