Summer Break Internship Program

Competitive annual Salary. You can expect to earn $38.66 per hour for 28 hours per week plus up to 13% Super.

**About the Region**

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.

**Summer Break Internship Program - Based in Gympie.**

**Remuneration**: Earn an hourly rate of $38.66 per hour for 28 hours per week plus up to 13% Super.

**Closing Date**: Sunday 26th October 2025 at 11.00pm AEST

Gympie Regional Council is offering this unique opportunity. Get real world experience in your local area by joining Gympie Regional Council in our 2025-2026 Summer Break Internship Program.

**About the program**

Studying or recently graduated? Our 12-week paid internship is the perfect way to kick-start your career gaining real-world experience and industry connections.

The program runs from late November 2025 to mid-February 2026, with 4 days a week (7hour/day). You’ll earn a $38.66 per hour, plus 13% super.

**Why join us?**

We are committed to making your internship rewarding, fun and full of opportunities.

**Opportunities**

**This year council has opportunities in the following areas: -**
- Quarry Operations - suitable for engineering students
- Geographic Information Systems Team - suitable for GIS, computing, planning or spatial science students
- Environment and Sustainability - suitable for environmental management students.
- Wellbeing & Safety - suitable for business, law, engineer or occupational health and safety students.

**About you**

To be eligible for the Summer Break Internship Program, you must:

- Have recently completed a relevant tertiary course at the University of the Sunshine Coast or other Queensland campus (within 12 months of graduation).
- Be able to commence in late November 2025 and work through to mid-February 2026 with a short break over Christmas-New Year.

**Special Requirements**

Certain roles may require specific qualifications, such as a General Construction Induction (White) Card. Students are responsible for ensuring they meet and provide all required qualifications.

**For a full explanation of our values please click here**

You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

**Our Process**

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

**How to Apply**:

- Submit your resume / CV, academic transcript and a 1-page cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

**Further Information**
- If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team.

**Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from**div**erse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.