Summer Break Internship Program 

• Get real world experience in your local area by joining Gympie Regional Council in our 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

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

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?

Work alongside people who are passionate about making a positive impact in the community. You’ll apply your skills to meaningful projects, learn how things run behind the scenes and grow your network across different departments.

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:

• Be enrolled in a relevant tertiary course at the University of the Sunshine Coast or on other Queensland campus and have completed 16 or more subjects.
• 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.
• Follow the prompts and mandatory questions to complete your application.

Further Information

• Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Gympie Regional Council website.
• For specific enquiries contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@gympie.qld.gov.au
• If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team.

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process.

Applications close on Sunday 26th October 2025 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

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 diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.