IM&T - Undergraduate Program 2021

IM&T - Undergraduate Program 2021

Location : Wyong Administration Building and Nexus Building - North Wyong

• Exciting Undergraduate opportunity in IM&T
• Gain valuable hands on experience with one of the largest Councils in NSW while completing your studies!
• Work with highly proficient and experienced mentors in a supportive learning environment
• 12 month positions commencing on 1st February 2021 - 21-35 hours per week (flexible arrangements available)

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work.

Central Coast Council encourages career development through practical experience.  The Undergraduate Program gives students the opportunity to:

• Gain skills and experience across a broad range of functions in your relevant area of study;
• Apply your knowledge in practical situations to achieve professional outcomes;
• Work with highly proficient and experienced mentors in a multi-disciplinary environment.

During your undergraduate period you will be given the opportunity to shadow our IT Professionals and Project Managers in their day-to-day roles.  You will receive ongoing coaching and support, whilst being able to gain valuable hands-on experience and exposure across a full range of IM&T roles.

What you'll get to experience as an undergraduate in this role:

• Practical experience and exposure to providing exceptional IT support and Customer Service in a Service Centre answering calls, building devices and providing IT support;
• A hands-on opportunity to apply knowledge from your studies in practical situations and projects to achieve professional outcomes;
• A valuable opportunity to work across a broad range of functions and projects including IT Security and Risk, UX Design, Business Intelligence and Data Analytics and IT Projects;

What I need to apply for a role:

To apply for Council's Undergraduate Program you need to:

• Be enrolled in both semesters or all trimesters of your final year or second to last year of University study in 2021 in the discipline of Information Management Technology, Cyber Security, Project Management, Business, Computer Science, Digital Design or related degree;
• Have the ability to work 21 - 35 hours per week within business hours and balance with educational requirements;
• Be willing to learn in a dynamic environment; and

About Us:

• We are one of the largest employers on the Central Coast, a large and progressive organisation delivering a wide variety of services to our local community;
• You’ll be joining a team who love what they do;
• We provide a supportive learning environment with the opportunity to gain "hands on" experience and training.

Please refer to the Position Description for detailed information on the position and required skills and experience.

Undergraduate roles provide a salary of $889.00 to $977.55 per week (pro rata part time), ($25.39 to $27.94 per hour) + Superannuation.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete additional assessments. Please note: Due to the current COVID-19 situation interviews will be conducted via Skype or Microsoft Teams unless advised otherwise.

Enquiries: Leah Windsor, Executive Assistant to Chief Information Officer, ph: 0436 930 111.

Closing Date:  Applications close at Midnight on Sunday, 30 August 2020.