About Laing O'Rourke Laing O'Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O'Rourke banner.
We deliver projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface.
Laing O'Rourke owns one of Australia's largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia.
We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients.
That's the #powerofexperience.
About the Internship Programme At Laing O'Rourke, we're committed to equipping our interns with the foundational knowledge and skills needed for success.
As part of our comprehensive 12-week Internship Programme, you'll have the chance to work on a real project site during the summer.
Here's what you can expect: Hands-On Experience: Get involved in meaningful work that contributes to our projects.
Guidance and Support: Receive supervision, feedback, and mentorship from industry professionals.
Weekly Training Sessions: Enhance your skills through specialized training sessions.
Networking: Connect with a dedicated buddy and fellow interns.
The Internship Programme is open to penultimate year university students (second last year), due to graduate in 2025 .
It allows you to experience working at Laing O'Rourke, get a sense of our culture and gain a better understanding of the job and future career pathway.
Following your internship, you will receive priority consideration for our 2026 Graduate Development Programme.
There may also be opportunities for you to remain in the business in a casual capacity while you complete your studies.
About the Sustainability stream A sample of the type of tasks you may complete as a Sustainability Intern include: Completing site inspections to monitor sustainability compliance and implementation of sustainability initiatives onsite.
Preparing and maintaining sustainability documentation such as management plans, the risk and opportunities register, procedures, inspections etc Implementing actions, procedures and tools that support the project to achieve the required sustainability outcomes.
Monitoring, reporting and maintaining records on aspects such as waste, material, water and energy.
Analyse and interpret data to draw appropriate conclusions and make practical recommendations to improve sustainability performance.
Assist in the completion processes by collecting relevant data to verify and close-out project sustainability requirements.
Eligibility and how to apply To be eligible for our Internship Programme, you must meet the following criteria: At time of application, hold Australian/ New Zealand citizenship or Permanent Residency.
Be in your second last year of university studies (penultimate year), due to graduate in 2025 Be studying a relevant degree to the role advertised, Bachelor of Sustainability or related degree.
You will be required to complete an online application form and upload your CV and academic transcript (online transcript is acceptable).
Applications close on Sunday 21 July 2024.
Benefits We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people.
We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development.
We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.
Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work.
Laing O'Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion
