Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

About the placement

This internship is with Wagga Wagga City Council and is facilitated by the CSIRO’s Generation STEM Links program.

As an environmental science intern at Wagga Wagga City Council, you will work alongside the council's Net Zero Officer to build community resilience, through mitigation and adaption projects for rural villages. You will collect baseline data on existing halls, their structural integrity, existing resources such as appliances, heating, cooling, insulation, utility connections, amenities and accessibility. You will use ground level information of exposure to climate hazards and how this might change into the future as well as the community’s preparedness to these changes. You will consult with stakeholders and community to gather information on how Council can support the community to become resilient to climate hazards such as bushfires, flooding, and extreme heat waves.  Developing a plan to convert existing infrastructure (village and community halls) into safe refuge centres to support community members during extreme weather events.

This is a real-life issue that impacts the community, and the solution being developed aims to address a significant environmental and social challenge.

Work arrangements

·         Start date: Summer placement, Jan - Feb 2027

·         Working arrangement: Full-time of a fixed-term contract as agreed by student and Wagga Wagga City Council 

·         Remuneration: $26.44/h + super

·         Location: Wagga Wagga, NSW – On site – Accommodation is self-supported

Desired capabilities

·         Studying Environmental Science, Sustainability or related qualification

·         Current Drivers Licence

·         Interest in climate change mitigation and adaptation

·         Research capabilities

·         Project planning capabilities

·         Ability to comprehend and translate complex problems and projects to a range of stakeholders

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills

·         Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously

Requirements

·         Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

·         Must be in your penultimate or final year of an undergraduate qualification.

About the Industry Partner

Wagga Wagga City Council is the local government authority responsible for governing the city of Wagga Wagga and its surrounding areas in New South Wales, Australia. The council provides a range of services and infrastructure to the community, including urban planning, environmental management, waste collection, road maintenance, and community development programs. It also plays a key role in supporting local economic development, cultural activities, and recreational facilities, ensuring the well-being and growth of the Wagga Wagga region.

Serving more than 68,000 residents, The Wagga Wagga City Council is the 39th largest Local government area by population and the 48th by land area of the 128 LGA’s in NSW.

Apply

If you are interested in this internship, please log in to our Education & Outreach Portal to apply. Be sure to include the application code 0101D. You’ll need to submit your CV (PDF file) and complete the application questions.