Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
University Vacation Employment Program (Nov 2024)
Canberra
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Opportunity details
- Internship, Clerkship or Placement
- AUD 58908 / Year
- 25-40 vacancies
- Apply by 11 Aug 2024
- Start date 9 Nov 2024 - 13 Feb 2025
Our University Vacation Employment Program (UVEP) is an 8-12 week paid summer internship designed to provide an opportunity for university students to experience a taste of Government.
Our interns are an important part of our workforce, which is why we provide a diverse range of internships which could see you
- Regulating airports
- Helping set the course for Australia’s digital future
- Developing policy that protects our cultural heritage
- Working on the development of the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport
- Assisting with the design and development of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics
- Providing advice on strengthening our national broadcasters
- Developing policy for broadband, open data and media
- Working on the development of the Inland Rail
- And so much more!
We encourage applications from all disciplines and you can be sure that your work will be contributing to the future productivity, liveability and sustainability of Australia. No matter what placement you are in, you will take part in an exciting, rewarding and challenging experience that will support your future career.
If you have a strong vision for Australia’s future and are seeking a career where you can make a real difference in the lives of all Australians, we encourage you to apply to the program!
What can we offer?
Interns will have the opportunity to work in a way that enriches Australian communities, empowers Australian regions and leaves a positive impact for generations to come.
You will gain valuable on the job experience, the opportunity to develop your capabilities, create
networks in a professional environment and the chance to showcase your skills in the workplace.
You will work alongside a leadership team with a vast array of subject matter expertise across a range of fields.
We offer flexible commencement dates to work around your university schedule, with a choice to work a minimum of eight weeks up to 12 weeks, depending on your availability.
The department promotes a positive, inclusive and adaptable workplace and wants all interns to feel welcome and excited by their work from the start of their professional careers.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for Interns that are innovative, curious and future-focused, with a desire to learn and to
help shape Australia’s infrastructure, transport, regional development, communications and creative industries. Click our website to see what our interns from previous years have to say!
To be eligible for the University Vacation Employment Program, you must:
- Be an Australian Citizen
- Be completing an undergraduate degree as a minimum (applications are accepted from students at any point in their study)
- Be available for your placement between November 2024 and February 2025
- Be available for a minimum of 8 weeks and up to 12 weeks
- Be prepared to relocate to Canberra for the program if you are from interstate; and
- Be able to meet the department’s security requirements
All of our positions are primarily located in Canberra however, there may be scope for placements in our regional offices. Any successful interstate candidates will be responsible for their own travel, accommodation and associated costs for the duration of the program.
Applications for the 2023-2024 University Vacation Employment Program will open on Monday 8 July 2024 and close at 11:59pm (AEST) on Monday 12 August 2024.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen
- Creative Arts
- Associate Degree or higher
Reviews
As a grad my role and day-to-day responsibilities vary but I have felt like my various teams have given me meaningful work to contribute to their team goals and long term projects.
I have worked in different areas so I am going to summarise them because they have been a mix of more direct and indirect work. I have enjoyed my work because it has given me insight into the challenges that government is working through some of which has been very rapid paced and dynamic and some that has been more removed and observatory. I have felt that as a graduate I was given a mix of diverse work which has challenged me and helped me to understand the type of work that I gravitate to naturally. Some has been business as usual and a bit boring some has had a direct impact on how government makes decision and been very interesting. All of it has been beneficial to learning what I want to do in the aps more broadly and the department specifically.
Changes greatly as we are in our grad year. This keeps my weeks interesting though and I enjoy challenging myself in different environments.
About the employer
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
4.2
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Government & Public Service
Provides policy advice, programs and regulation in many areas such as air, land, the arts, maritime transport and much more.
Pros and cons of working at Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Pros
The flexibility, understanding and openness across the department is amazing.
We have three rotations, and on top of this I have had the opportunity to work in three secondments to broaden my understanding.
The culture here is very good. They emphasize supporting us in our learning, growth, and development.
The leadership are very nice, doesn’t appear too hierarchical.
The flexibility to work from home and work-life balance.
Cons
Sometimes processes are a bit outdated, and there is a lack of synchronisation across all areas of the department.
Pay should be higher and more in line with other departments, some teams work harder than others.
The work can be a bit slow or boring at times.
The Alinga offices feel 30-40 years out of date and the energy and style feels quite suffocating.
The Graduate Certificate in Public Administration/Policy and Data... the units themselves are really poorly run and do not feel applicable to our work.