Match your studies and passion with real world experience! With multiple Internships available, now is the perfect time to apply for Council's My Summer Workplace program.

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My Summer Workplace

Paid opportunity for tertiary students and recent university or TAFE Diploma graduates

23 November 2026 - 12 February 2027

28 hours per week over 4 days

About My Summer Workplace

Are you currently studying, or have recently graduated and needing to gain experience within the industry? My Summer Workplace is a 12-week paid internship program with Sunshine Coast Council that will equip you with the skills, opportunities, networks and confidence you need to step into your chosen career.

Commencing in November 2026 and concluding February 2027, you will need to be available to work four days per week for this 12-week period. Note - There will be a 2-week unpaid break over the Christmas period.

Why Intern at Sunshine Coast Council?

With the vision to be Australia's most sustainable region - Connected. Liveable. Thriving , our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our workplace, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

Interning with Sunshine Coast Council will provide you with incredible exposure to a medium-large sized organisation which comprises of over 20 functional areas and spans many industries. In addition, you will be mentored by industry professionals, expand your knowledge and skills, and let's not forget - we're close to some of the best beaches you can enjoy over summer.

About this Internship

As the Intern – Data and Analytics, you'll work alongside experienced professionals to support data engineering and analytics initiatives across Council.



This is an exciting opportunity to develop practical skills in data management, data pipelines, and enterprise data platforms while contributing to projects that help drive informed decision-making and improved community outcomes. You'll gain valuable industry experience, build your professional network, and apply your studies in a real-world environment

Key Responsibilities

- Assist in developing, maintaining, and improving enterprise data pipelines.
- Support data-related projects and analytics activities across the team.
- Contribute to data engineering initiatives and operational business activities.
- Help deliver data solutions and support the ongoing management of enterprise data processes.

About you:

To be eligible for My Summer Workplace, you must:

- Be enrolled in a tertiary course and have completed 16 or more subjects, or;
- Have recently graduated from university (within 12 months of graduation); or
- Have recently completed a TAFE Diploma (within 12 months of graduation);
- Be able to attend the Assessment Centre on 22 October 2026
- Possess Australian working rights:
- Permanent Resident
- Current valid visa, with unrestricted working rights for the duration of the program

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team.

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role

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📌 Intern - Data and Analytics (Sunshine)
🏢 Sunshine Coast Regional Council
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