Internship Program – Health & Safety (Start ASAP)

Your role

Laing O'Rourke is dedicated to equipping interns with the essential knowledge and skills required for success. Their 12-week Internship Programme offers participants the opportunity to work on a real project site during the summer, providing practical experience and valuable learning opportunities.

About the Health & Safety stream

A sample of the type of tasks you may complete as a Health & Safety Intern include:

• Apply your understanding of Occupational Health and Safety legislation to a live construction project
• Utilise common health and safety processes, tools, and procedures during site inspections and investigations
• Facilitate a Fatal and Severe Risks (FSRs) review and/or workforce engagement activities
• Apply our highly regarded Safety Program principles to promote, and contribute to, a safety-first culture
• Support our Inclusion and Well-being agenda which ensures our approach to safety acknowledges both the physical and psychological risk factors in construction

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About you

To be eligible for the Internship Program, you must meet the following criteria:

• At the time of application, hold Australian/ New Zealand citizenship or Permanent Residency.
• Be in your second last year of university studies (penultimate year).
• Be studying a relevant degree to the role advertised, Bachelor of Occupational Health & Safety / Bachelor of Civil Engineering or related degree.

Benefits

Laing O’Rourke works hard to create an environment that brings out the best in their people. They believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected, and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. They offer industry-leading benefits such as:

• Specialised learning and development programs
• A mental health and wellbeing program
• An industry-leading paid parental leave policy
• An additional purchased leave option
• Coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Training & development

Here’s what you can expect when you join the Internship Program:

• Hands-On Experience: Get involved in meaningful work that contributes to their projects.
• Guidance and Support: Receive supervision, feedback, and mentorship from industry professionals.
• Weekly Training Sessions: Enhance your skills through specialized training sessions.
• Networking: Connect with a dedicated buddy and fellow interns.

Career progression

The Internship Programme at Laing O'Rourke is available to penultimate-year university students graduating in 2025. It provides an opportunity to work at Laing O'Rourke, immerse in the company's culture, understand the job roles, and explore future career paths. Upon completion, interns receive priority consideration for the 2026 Graduate Development Programme. Additionally, there are possibilities for interns to continue working in a casual capacity while completing their studies.

How to apply

You will be required to complete an online application form and upload your CV and academic transcript (an online transcript is acceptable).

Source

The following source was used in researching this page:

• careers.laingorourke.com.au