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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Category
Environmental Operations
Location
Type
My Summer Workplace
Paid chance for tertiary students and recent university or TAFE Diploma graduates
23 November ********* February ****
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 **** and concluding February ****, 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 environment, 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
Kick-start your career in environmental management and gain real-world experience in conservation projects, ecological research, stakeholder engagement, and environmental education.
As the Intern – Natural Areas Management, you will gain experience and exposure to:
Assisting with wildlife conservation and environmental management projects.
Supporting Council's Koala, Macropod and Marine Turtle Conservation Programs.
Contribute to the delivery of Council's Flying Fox Management Program
Undertaking research, data collection and project support activities.
Developing community education resources focused on wildlife conservation and human-wildlife interactions.
Creating communication materials that promote environmental awareness and conservation outcomes.
Assisting with stakeholder engagement, project documentation and reporting.
Building practical skills in conservation planning, environmental management and community engagement within a local government setting
Assist with maintaining and improving flying fox data, mapping, and records.
Support updates to GIS layers, databases, dashboards, and Story Maps.




Assist with analysing flying fox population and habitat data.
Support the development of mapping and reporting tools.
Create maps and visual displays to help communicate information.
Assist with monitoring and comparing flying fox roost activity across the region.
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
29 October ****
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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