Job Title: Construction & Project Administration Intern (Unpaid, Part-Time)
Location: North Melbourne, VIC
Company Description:
Welcome to STUDY AND WORK! We are the first talent recruitment agency in Australia dedicated to students and graduates, providing internships, traineeships, and graduate job placements. Our philosophy, "Hire for Attitude, Train for Skills," reflects our commitment to helping clients enhance productivity while investing in the future workforce. With a compassionate and creative approach to talent recruitment, we aim to make a positive difference by facilitating beneficial connections for all parties involved.
Job Description:
We are seeking a motivated Construction & Project Administration Intern to join one of our host companies in North Melbourne, VIC, for a part-time 12-week unpaid internship. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates from a Construction Management, Project Management, or Engineering background who want to gain practical industry experience.
The internship offers exposure to construction administration, project planning, OHS, contractor management, and client coordination. You will work closely with an Operations Manager across multiple commercial building sites, gaining hands-on insights into project delivery and facilities management.
Outstanding performance during the internship may lead to transition into a paid graduate role with the company.
Responsibilities:
Primary Tasks:
- Support the Operations Manager with day-to-day duties across 10+ commercial sites.
- Assist with construction and project administration, including documentation and planning.
- Contribute to construction project planning and scheduling.
- Support safety and OHS administration.
- Coordinate trades and contractors, including site inductions.
- Obtain and compare quotes from contractors.
- Provide office-based project administration support.
Secondary Tasks:
- Assist with end-to-end asset lifecycle management.
- Contribute to the development of training manuals for construction and facilities processes.
- Update OHS safety documentation.
- Support policy and procedure development.
- Provide additional project management and administrative support as required.
Qualifications:
- Enrolled in or recently graduated from Construction Management, Project Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Valuable communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work across multiple tasks with attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn and contribute in a team environment.
Perks:
- Practical exposure to construction and project administration.
- Mentorship from an experienced Operations Manager.
- Experience working across multiple building sites and projects.
- Development of OHS, contractor management, and compliance skills.
- Real-world project and facilities management experience.
- Potential to transition into a paid graduate role based on performance.
Internship Details:
- Duration: 12 Weeks
- Commitment: Part-Time (3 days per week, approx. 24 hours)
- Schedule: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Type: Unpaid Internship
- Location: North Melbourne, VIC
Why You Should Apply:
- Opportunity to work directly with an experienced Operations Manager.
- Exposure to real projects and commercial site management.
- Structured training plan and internship agreement.
- Performance appraisals to track learning and development.
- Clear career pathway with a chance of transitioning into employment.
- Work experience insurance cover for your peace of mind.
- Compliance with the Fair Work Ombudsman’s internship guidelines.
- Program fee of AUD 2,200 applies.
How to Apply:
If you are eager to gain hands-on experience in construction and project administration and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your updated resume to *******@studyandwork.com.au.
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