Expression Of Interest - 2025/26 Entry Level Programs (Internship And Graduate Opportunities)

Description:

We’d love to hear from final year university students and university graduates who have completed a minimum three-year Bachelor’s degree within the last three years.

About the Business
At the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, we are connecting South Australia to keep our State moving. We are responsible for delivering a multi-billion-dollar pipeline of transformative transport and social infrastructure projects, operating and maintaining thousands of kilometres of roads and managing our city’s public transport network.

Our work encompasses every part of our State; from our cities to our regions, connecting and strengthening community. We value diversity and inclusion and foster an environment of collaboration, flexibility and support for our people.

Why join DIT as an early career professional?

• Career Development: We offer comprehensive training programs, mentorship opportunities, and clear career progression paths to help you grow.
• Health and wellbeing: DIT support a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives such as our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes a First Nations specific support program, free annual flu vaccinations, and the Fitness Passport program.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Enjoy work-life balance with options like flexi-time, working from home, various flexible working arrangements, purchased leave, cultural leave and more.
• Impactful work: Be part of projects that make a tangible difference in the community and contribute to South Australia’s future.
• Project Work: Gain experience working on projects across the entire project life-cycle, from planning to delivery to contract management.
• Learning and Development: Be provided with a formal learning program and exposure to ongoing professional development opportunities.

Eligibility:

• A minimum undergraduate qualification received no earlier than 2024, or to be completed by February 2026.
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a visa that allows you to work in Australia.
• National Police Check (or be willing to get one), and any other relevant employment checks.

Ready to apply? Make sure you have got the following ready before applying.

a) Curriculum vitae/resume with contact details of three references (professional and/or character)

b) A cover letter (maximum two pages) highlighting the following criteria :

1. Why you would like to work for DIT and what disciplines you are interested in.
2. What you will bring to our organisation.
3. An example of how you have fostered positive relationships and worked collaboratively within a team.
4. An example of your problem-solving skills and how you undertook research or analysis to inform your solution.
5. An example that demonstrates how you have planned, prioritised and organised work to ensure agreed timelines are met.

c) Academic transcript (official or most recent)

d) If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you will also need to provide a copy/proof of a valid appropriate visa along with an extract of a Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) report from the Department of Home Affairs that can support your application.

e) If you received your Engineering degree from an international university, please upload a copy of Engineers Australia’s statement of recognition.

Sometimes it is easier to merge your relevant documents into one pdf or merge with your CV or cover letter.

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.