Our organisation

Gippsland Water takes pride in its place in the Gippsland community.

We are a quality essential service, dedicated to providing sustainable and reliable water and wastewater services. We are a significant employer in the region, working closely with our stakeholders towards an increasingly prosperous Gippsland.

We also provide a range of employee benefits that will make your experience working at Gippsland Water both professionally and personally rewarding.

The opportunity

Energise your holidays with our Summer Internship Program!

Our program offers you the chance to apply your academic theory from the classroom to an industry environment, working on real projects. You’ll be supported with experienced mentors and continual training so when you graduate, you’ll have the skills and practical experience ready to take on your career.

The program will give you a taste of what it’s like to work in the water industry and an understanding of the various career pathways at Gippsland Water.

You may also be able to have this internship recognised through your university and gain credit towards your degree.

The internships will be for a period of up to 12 weeks from 24 November 2025 to 13 February 2026.

We’re currently seeking undergraduate students studying a bachelor's degree in the following areas:

Engineering – Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical and Process.
Science – Biology, Environmental, Natural Resource Management, Climate, Sustainability, Ecology and Botany, Geographical Information Systems.
Information Technology.
Business and Commerce – Media and Communication, Marketing, Design, Journalism, Risk Management.
Law

What to know more about what we offer? Check out our Summer Internship Program careers page.

What you’ll bring

Enthusiasm to learn and adapt to new challenges.
An ability to work as part of a team, to achieve team objectives.
Good presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
Effective time management skills with an ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite.

How to apply

For enquiries relating to these opportunities, please email employment@gippswater.com.au or call the team on 5177 4709.

Applications close on Sunday 27 July 2025.

To be considered for these positions you’ll need to submit the following:

A resume including the names and contact details of two referees.
A copy of your academic record.
A cover letter which outlines the following:

Why you’re interested in working for us and how it fits with your career aspirations.
A description of your role in a project (university or workplace based) that you have undertaken or participated in that demonstrates your ability to collaborate and effectively communicate.
What you would like to achieve from participating in our Summer Internship Program.

You can only upload two documents when submitting your application. It is recommended that you include your academic record in your cover letter.

Please note that all these documents are required to progress in the recruitment process.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and a National Police Check.

For further information and to apply please visit our website www.gippswater.com.au/careers.

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