2023 Legal Internship null

Rail Projects Victoria is the Victorian Government body responsible for the development and delivery of the Metro Tunnel Project, Regional Rail Revival, Melbourne Airport Rail and the Geelong Fast Rail.

Rail Projects Victoria Industry Based Learning (IBL) Program 

• Full-time, 6-month opportunity based in Melbourne CBD / virtually
• Gain hands-on experience and help shape the delivery of some of Victoria's largest rail construction projects
• Participate in the interactive career and professional development workshops
• Apply for industry-based learning credit toward your degree

About the Opportunity: What's Involved?

During your time with our Commercial, Legal & Governance team, you will be working alongside a Legal Manager and a team of professionals. You will be getting involved in a wide range of legal activities, such as researching and drafting reports, to support project teams and internal support groups. You will research and draft responses to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, ensuring the quality of information is produced at an appropriate standard. Additionally, you will assist your team with ensuring legal documents are stored by statutory requirements and open to audit at any time. You will have the opportunity to deliver your projects and improve processes and systems where possible. You will participate in tailored learning sessions to further develop your personal and professional skills. 

About You

We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in kickstarting their career in law. It would be preferred if you have strong written and verbal communication skills, display strong attention to detail and are someone who enjoys building positive working relationships. Experience in using MS Office applications is also preferred. If you consider yourself to have a can-do attitude and are good at managing yourself in ambiguous situations, this could be the role for you!    

To be eligible for this role you must be currently enrolled at university studying a tertiary qualification in Law, Commerce or related discipline. You must remain enrolled throughout the IBL Program, however, must defer your allocated subjects whilst completing the internship. You also must hold Working Rights in Australia that allow you to work full-time (38hrs/wk).

To comply with the MTIA COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, RPV-HR will require successful candidates to submit a valid record of immunisation that identifies that they have up-to-date vaccinations for COVID-19 or have a medical exception signed by a duly authorised medical practitioner. Any offer of employment will be made subject to the provision of proof of vaccination.

How to Apply

All applications must be made through the Victorian Government's careers website. To apply, you must submit your:

1. Cover Letter
2. CV
3. Academic results
4. A copy of your working rights in Australia (eg. Australian Passport, Australian Citizenship, Australian Birth Certificate etc.) 

Please ensure to return all application documents required in separate PDF files, and address applications to Gemma Maschwitz - Employment Programs Administrator.

Once you apply online and pass an eligibility screening you will be invited to complete a video interview to tell us more about yourself and why you want to be at RPV. If you impress us and prove to be a strong fit for the role, you will be invited to either a group assessment centre or panel interview.

Successful applicants will be offered a position in October/November and commence employment in January 2023, pending COVID-19. 

Applications close at 11.59 pm - Wednesday 28th September 2022.