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Your role

The Summer Vacation Program is a dynamic and comprehensive opportunity for talented engineering university students to gain invaluable practical experience during their summer break. This immersive program will expose you to a range of exciting projects and challenges, providing you with hands-on experience that complements your academic knowledge. This position will be based in the Consulting team in the Perth office. 

Key program features:

• Buddying and guidance: You will be paired with a dedicated buddy who will provide ongoing support, guidance, and feedback throughout the program. Their buddies are typically sourced from their year 2 graduate cohort eager to share their knowledge and help you excel.
• Real-world projects: You will work on real-world projects that tackle complex engineering problems. This hands-on experience will allow you to apply theoretical concepts, enhance your problem-solving skills, and gain practical insights into project management and collaboration.
• Networking opportunities: You'll have numerous networking opportunities with professionals in the industry, allowing you to build valuable connections that may benefit your future career. They encourage an inclusive and supportive environment where you can engage with industry leaders and like-minded peers.
• Professional development: Alongside project work, you will have access to a series of tailored webinars designed to enhance your professional skills. From technical workshops to career development sessions, they are committed to fostering your growth and preparing you for success.

About you

Qualifications:

• Currently studying Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering at an Australian university
• Wood. accepts applications from students in their second year of studies or beyond but preference will be given to penultimate-year students (those graduating in 2025 and ready to join our full-time Graduate Program in 2026)
• Strong academic performance and a passion for engineering and innovation
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn and take on challenges

Please note that we can only accept applications from Australian citizens, those who hold a Permanent Residency (PR) visa or those who have a valid visa and are able to work lawfully in Australia without restrictions.

Benefits

Wood is committed to doing all it can to support its employees by caring for all aspects of life that combine to make up an individual sense of well-being; physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health.

Employees are provided benefits such as:

• Competitive market-related salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Active employee networks
• Work flexibility
• Career development
• Functional learning hubs

Training & development

They offer you opportunities to innovate and collaborate with talented professionals. With the program, you will engage in stimulating projects, enhancing your technical and leadership skills, with support from dedicated buddies and experienced mentors. The program includes technical workshops and career development sessions, fostering growth and connection within a global community.

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How to apply

To ensure your application is eligible, you must upload a copy of both your CV and academic transcript. 

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• careers.woodplc.com
• careers.woodplc.com/early-careers