The Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure offers exciting paid work placements for tertiary students over their summer break through its Undergraduate Vacation Employment Program.

The program is available to tertiary students who are required to undertake a placement as an essential component for the successful completion of their studies.

This year's program will occur over an eight week period from 8 December 2008 to 30 January 2009.

Students who are currently studying in one of the following disciplines are encouraged to consider a placement with the Department:

• Civil engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Traffic engineering
• Marine surveying
• Traffic systems management
• Project management
• Naval architecture
• Transport planning
• Architecture
• Valuation 

 Some opportunities may also be available for:

• Human Resources
• Accounting/Economics
• Management/Administration
• Information Technology
• Environmental Management
• Surveying

Completed applications, using the form, are to be submitted by 10 October 2008. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions information sheet.

On occasion, opportunities may exist for further employment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Program run for and when does it start?
This year's Program will commence on Monday 8 December 2008 and conclude on Friday 30 January 2009 (the period 25 December 2008 to 1 January 2009 inclusive to be taken as unpaid leave). Successful applicants are expected to be available to work for this period but alternate dates may be negotiated, where possible.

Who is eligible to apply for the Program?
The Program is open to all undergraduate students completing an undergraduate degree where the completion of work experience is a requirement for successful completion of the course. Preference will be given to students completing the second, third or fourth year of their course.

How do you apply for the Program?
By completing the 2008/09 Vacation Employment Program application form which can be downloaded from our website

Submit your completed application form with relevant attachments to:

Undergraduate Vacation Employment Program
HR Operations
Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure
PO Box 1
WALKERVILLE SA 5081

Please note that your application form must be signed and all relevant attachments must be included.
The closing date for applications is Friday 10 October 2008.

How much do Program participants get paid?
Vacation Employment students rates of pay are calculated on the employee's age, wages before tax will range between $407.94 and $657.97 per week (rates as at 1 October 2008 at the Administrative Services Officer Level 1), which is based on the SA Government Wages Parity (Salaried) Enterprise Agreement 2006.

Where is the work located?
Employment may be available in a Metropolitan office of the Department or one of the regional offices at:

• Port Augusta
• Port Lincoln
• Murray Bridge
• Naracoorte
• Crystal Brook.

How will I find out whether my application is received?
You will receive an acknowledgement within ten business days of the Department receiving your application.

When will I know if I am successful in securing a vacation placement?
You will be notified by the department if you are successful by 14 November 2008.

For further information contact the Professional Recruitment Officer.