Victoria's Big Build
2023 Civil Engineering Cadet (Jan 2023)
Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria
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Opportunity details
- Internship, Clerkship or Placement
- AUD 64442 / Year
- pa + superannuation
- 10-20 vacancies
- Apply by 28 Sep 2022
- Start 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 Rail Projects Victoria, you will be working to support all our projects or 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 civil 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. 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 Civil Engineering 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:
- Cover Letter
- CV
- Academic results
- 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 28 September 2022.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +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