(TVGL) serves as the primary civil and construction contractor for Stage 1 of the
Marinus Link
project.The Marinus Link is a high-voltage undersea and underground electricity and telecommunications data interconnector linking North West Tasmania to the Latrobe Valley in Gippsland, Victoria.This national infrastructure project will strengthen the grid and drive investment in renewable energy. The Marinus Link Project is jointly owned by the Commonwealth of Australia, the State of Tasmania and the State of Victoria and administered by Marinus Link Pty Ltd.Stage 1 includes high-voltage and fibre-optic cables spanning 255 km across Bass Strait and 90 km underground in Gippsland, along with a fibre-optic terminal station at Sandy Point and converter stations at Heybridge TAS and Hazelwood VIC.It will transfer up to 1,500 megawatts of electricity and significantly boost data transmission with Stage 1 expected to finish by
2030 . TasVic Greenlink
are committing to delivering a truly once-in-a-generation project for the regions of North West Tasmania and Gippsland. Category
Mining, Resources & Energy Location
MELBOURNE, VIC Estimated start date
16/11/2026 End date
26/02/2027 Opportunity type
Negotiable Workplace type
On-site Reports to
Aaron Young Senior HR/IR Manager, People Operations TasVic Greenlink Hourly rate
$27.00 Number of student placements
1 Discipline/s
Business; Engineering; Environmental Science Position duties and responsibilities:
Students will work under direction to gain experience in activities associated with the provision of environmental compliance activities on a large infrastructure project. Under the Senior Environmental Advisor/Supervisor's direction, students will perform various duties relating to environmental compliance on a large infrastructure project including: Undertake tasks including research and collecting and compiling data or preparing basic reports
Gain knowledge of TVGL’s Environmental function including policies and procedures
Provide customer services including oral and written communications with stakeholders
Gain knowledge of environmental standards, and legislative acts governing the project
Develop an understanding of environmental management, quality assurance, and compliance, as relevant to your degree and project need
Assists in audits to ensure that works are compliant with legislation, policy and guidelines
Assist in other areas of the Project as required for Project and University requirements
Actively work towards a degree in a relevant field
Any other duties as required within the scope of the role.
Knowledge and skills:
Developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders across all levels ranging from Senior Management to workforce employees
Emerging stakeholder consultation and engagement skills
Developed time management skills and the ability to prioritise to manage conflicting deadlines
An understanding of the technology, processes and procedures associated with business best practice
Capable of balancing work and study requirements equally, being adaptable to the demands of both
Willingness to learn rapidly and ask questions
Demonstrated numeracy and written and verbal communication skills sufficient to undertake the role and complete the requirements of your degree
Friendly and approachable
Self-motivated with initiative to liaise with business on requirements
Robust attention to detail
Team player, with the ability to work autonomously with limited supervision
Strong customer service focus.
Additional requirements:
Students must: be undertaking Higher Education studies in Environmental Engineering/Science/Management or a relevant field
be in their 3rd (or 4th) year of studies
hold a current Victorian Driver’s Licence
be Gippsland-based and onsite during the placement duration.
Please read the PD in full: Cadet Environment_TasVic Greenlink (TVGL)_2026 PD_JOPP-10334.pdf Note: Remuneration and dates listed are a guide only. This will be discussed and finalised at interview.