Intern Today. Build Tomorrow.
Civil and Structural Engineering Internships - Multiple Positions
At Wollongong City Council, we continuously strive to create an
Extraordinary Wollongong. We focus on the delivery of exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.
Wollongong is a great place to work, live and play! Together, our responsibility is to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. Our strength is the diversity of our people.
We lead with courage, openness and curiosity and believe our employees are the key to our success. Learn more about us
here.
The Opportunity
Are you ready to kick-start your civil engineering career with real-world experience that makes a difference?
As a
Civil Engineering Intern, you'll get hands-on exposure to the exciting world of local government infrastructure-from design and construction to maintenance and asset management. You'll also take the lead on a dedicated project, giving you the chance to apply your skills and make a real impact.
What You'll Gain
- Valuable industry experienceto launch your career
- Insight into local governmentand how we shape our community
- Meaningful workthat contributes to real projects
- Regular mentoringto help you grow professionally
- A fun, friendly, and supportive team environment
The Details
Anticipated commencement: Monday, 1 December 2025
Contract Type: 12-week term contract completing Friday 27th Feb 2026
Contract Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Pay: $1,073.40 per week + superannuation
Location: 41 Burelli Street, Wollongong
About the Internship
Wollongong City Council helps shape the places we live, work, and play-supporting over 200,000 residents across the region. From Helensburgh to Windang, and Dapto to the coast, we manage a huge range of public infrastructure worth around $4 billion. That includes roads, bridges, stormwater systems, sports fields, pools, libraries, community centres, and more.
As an Engineering Intern, you'll get hands-on experience working on real projects that make a difference. You'll be involved in areas like design, construction, maintenance, and asset management, and you'll also take the lead on a specific project during your internship.
This opportunity is open to students in their final or penultimate year of Civil Engineering at the University of Wollongong. You'll work full-time (35 hours/week) for 12 weeks, starting in December 2025. We'll work with you to set start and finish dates that suit your schedule!
Your employment will be in accordance with Council's Enterprise Agreement including a break over the Christmas/New Year period and based at our office in Wollongong CBD.
Why you'll love working at Wollongong City Council!
Great working conditions: Enjoy a 35-hour work week, flex-time and great employment conditions under our enterprise agreement. Maintain balance with family and enjoying our coastal lifestyle, while delivering great outcomes for community.
Career growth and recognition: We're committed to supporting your personal and professional development. Our initiatives include a reward and recognition, corporate learning opportunities, study assistance, and leadership development programs to help you grow and succeed.
Values-driven culture: We value Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, One Team, and Courage.
Health, safety, and wellbeing: We prioritise a safe workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere. Our wellbeing programs support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our people to be at their best and include an Employee Assistance Program, skin and hearing checks, vaccinations, and discounted gym memberships.
A vibrant social culture: Join our Social Club for monthly activities, an annual trivia night, and fantastic Christmas events!
Participate and engage in meaningful work, and contribute to our extraordinary community, where together we make a difference.
For more information, click on 'Apply' to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's job vacancy page.
Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 8 September 2025.
Intern with Us. Engineer Your Future.
We invite everyone to apply no matter your identity, you'll be welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), people with disability and veterans.
Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.
Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
