TasWater Summer Placement Program

Unlock your future career with TasWater!

Our 12-week Summer Placement Program is a paid program and is designed to give you work exposure and experience as you embark on your professional career journey. During the program, you’ll unlock a world of possibilities from within the ever-advancing water industry, and work towards delivering sustainable water and sewage solutions whilst also positively impacting communities across Tasmania.

Why Choose TasWater?

At TasWater, we believe in nurturing talent and fostering growth. As a participant in our program, you will embark on a journey filled with opportunities for growth, meaningful projects, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We serve a community of over 460,000 people and will be investing $1.9bn into critical projects over the next 5 years whilst making great steps towards our aspirations of net zero carbon emissions and towards zero waste.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the rich tapestry of our community. We are continuing to build an inclusive workplace and workforce that truly represents the Tasmanian community that we serve.

 We value diversity in all its many forms and welcome a range of perspectives and identities to enrich the way we work and what we do.

Here's what you can expect from our Summer Placement program:

Purposeful Work: Join a statewide team that is passionate about sustainability and making a difference. Our corporate strategy is built on serving our community, ensuring that every team and project contributes to better outcomes for Tasmanians and a more sustainable future.

Hands-On Experience: You will work alongside industry experts and subject matter experts in the field to gain valuable experience and provide insights on real-world projects that have a direct impact on water quality, infrastructure development, and environmental conservation in Tasmania.

Placement Opportunities: Commencing in mid-November, we have 10 roles available across our business including:

• Marketing and Employer Branding
• ICT and Cyber (Analysis and Security)
• Business Management
• Engineering (Civil, Environmental and Mechanical)
• Law and Governance
• Geospatial Science and Information Systems
• Environmental Science

 Be Courageous, we love video applications!

A key part of your application process is to record and share a three-minute video. Please use YouTube and upload a private* video URL in the TasWater Careers Portal Application.

In your video please be sure to tell us about:

• Who you are, what you are studying and where

• Your academic journey, your favourite university subject so far, and why
• What excites you the most about TasWater?
• Which of Our Values resonates most with you and why
• What makes you exceptional?

What happens next?
Visit our careers site to learn more about our program, connect with our Talent Acquisition and Pathways team and submit your application.

Applications will close on Wednesday 16th October 2024 and our Talent Team will be in touch with you regarding the next steps soon!

*Please set your video up as Private access only. Private videos can only be accessed by those who have the link. You retain the YouTube video rights and can delete your video once the recruitment process has been completed and at your convenience.