Denise Hatzi Award - Internship

Description:

At the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, we are connecting South Australia to keep our State moving. We want every South Australian to easily access the services they want, the transport they rely on and the infrastructure they need.

Our work encompasses every part of our State, from our cities to our regions, connecting and strengthening community. We play an important part in the lives of South Australians whether they are driving on our roads, catching public transport, boating in our waters, or attending a school or hospital we have built.

For us, it’s personal. We feel it because we live it. We know the projects and services we work on today must deliver for South Australia’s future.

The Opportunity
Applications for our Denise Hatzi Memoriam Award are now open.

This paid internship opportunity honours the legacy of Denise Hatzi, a female civil engineer who was part of many major infrastructure projects for South Australia during her 23 years working with our Department.

Denise was a trailblazer for women within our Department and across the industry. She was a strong advocate for equal outcomes for women, men and gender-diverse people.

Applicants must be university students in their second, third or last year of a four-year civil engineering degree who identify as a woman, non-binary or gender-diverse person.

Placements will occur for 6 to 20 weeks between September 2025 and February 2026 (or as negotiated).

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to:

• gain practical experience that complements their academic qualifications and learning through supporting various day to day activities related to current infrastructure projects or works
• be mentored by a female or gender-diverse senior leader in the Department
• spend a day work shadowing a senior leader in the Department
• be shortlisted to the interview stage of our Graduate Program selection process upon completion of tertiary qualification and demonstrated performance in the role
• utilise genuine flexible working arrangements, that may support study commitments
• experience an inclusive and diverse culture and contemporary workplace in the heart of the city with all you need to be your best, including latest technology, gym and state of the art end of trip facilities
• access to wellbeing initiatives including our Workplace Mental Health Program and Employee Assistance Program.

Applicants must:

• Be currently studying a degree in civil engineering at Adelaide University, Flinders University or University of South Australia.
• Hold Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a visa that allows you to work in Australia.
• Provide a current Australian National Police Check (or be willing to get one) and be willing to undergo other required employment checks if required.

Ready to apply?
Click the ‘Apply’ button and be prepared to provide the following:

• A curriculum vitae or resume with contact details of two references (professional and/or character).
• A cover letter addressing the following:
  • Why you are interested in this opportunity and working with us, including how it aligns with your professional goals; and
  • Your understanding of our values and what it means to you to work in the South Australia public sector.
• South Australian Government Pre-employment declaration (completed through the recruitment system).
• Academic transcript (official or most recent).
• If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you will also need to provide a copy/proof of a valid appropriate visa. A Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) report can support your application. Noting some visas have restrictions on the total number of hours that can be worked per fortnight.

You can find out more about the internship and hear from previous recipients at dit.sa.gov.au/careers/DH-Award

Applications Close: 9:00pm Monday 2 June 2025.

Tenure of Vacancy
Temporary appointment up to 20 weeks. An extension may be considered after this period.

Full and part time positions available.

Remuneration
ASO2 - $58,709 to $63,154 pa + superannuation

Enquiries
DIT.EntryTalent@sa.gov.au

Our Commitment
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the department, planning for and promoting diversity and culturally safe workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. The Department recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of South Australia.

As a WE’RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody.

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.