Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 838334
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Applications for our Denise Hatzi Memoriam Award are now open.

This paid internship 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.

• Be part of a team that’s passionately delivering for South Australia’s future
• Providing tailored training and professional development at all career stages
• Build a career at DIT while receiving mentorship and support

Who should apply?
We are looking for 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.

The Opportunity
Placements will occur between September 2026 and February 2027 (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
• 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.
• Priority consideration for our Graduate Program. This is subject to successful completion of this placement and their undergraduate degree.

Who we are
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.

To be eligible, you must:

• Be a women, non-binary or gender-diverse person.
• Be currently studying in your second or third year of a four-year degree in civil engineering at Adelaide University or Flinders University.
• Be available between September 2026 and February 2027 (or as negotiated) to undertake a paid work placement at the Department.
• 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: 

1. Why you are interested in this opportunity and working with us, including how it aligns with your professional goals; and
2. 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: 11pm Monday 1 June 2026

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

Full and part time positions available.

Salary
ASO2 - $68,601 to $71,763 pa + 12% superannuation

Intern Role Statement - Engineering ASO2

Enquiries
DIT.EntryTalent@sa.gov.au

Our Commitment
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to meaningful diversity, equity and inclusion that is driven by employee agency.

We welcome and encourage applications regardless of age or background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups.

Our health and wellbeing programs support us to deliver for our State, and we recognise the value that flexible working arrangements can bring to balancing work with other personal responsibilities and interests.

We stand with leading advocacy groups that reflect our culture and values.

We believe we have the most talented workforce in government, and we support them every day and at every stage of their careers.

Applications close: 01/06/2026 11:00 PM

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.