The Public Transport Authority’s (PTA) vision is to be recognised as a leader in providing world-class public transport services and solutions. As a fast growing economy, Western Australia’s public transport system is recognised as the best in Australia and is one of the most efficient, clean and safe networks in the world. Rail transport is vital for our continued success and growth through our many projects including METRONET to meet the public’s needs and expectations. Moving millions of people needs the skill and commitment of a talented workforce.
The Roles
The PTA has an opportunity available for a motivated and enthusiastic university student who would like to gain work experience, working alongside the people responsible for delivering our world class public transport system.
Voted as one of the top intern programs in Australia in 2018 and 2019 (AAGE), our Vacation Student Program is a twelve-week program due to commence on Monday 25 November 2019 and conclude on Friday 21 February 2020. Students will be assigned a workplace supervisor and will complete meaningful work during their placement enabling them to make an active contribution to the PTA.
The PTA is currently looking for a planning student to work in the following area:
- Student – Transport Planning (Rail Planning)
The PTA offers a friendly and professional working environment and a range of benefits. For more information on the PTA please visit our website at: www.pta.wa.gov.au.
Further Information
Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for details about the position including any special requirements relevant to appointment.
For further information on the role and responsibilities of this position please contact Aleisha Santoriello, Graduate and Development Programs Coordinator on (08) 9326 3327 or email gradprogram@pta.wa.gov.au.
How to Apply
To apply for the 2019/2020 Vacation Student Program, applicants must be studying towards a Bachelor Degree in Urban and Regional Planning (or other relevant discipline) as described in the JDF.
Please note: Preference will be given to students currently in their penultimate year of study.
To be considered for this position, please submit the following:
- A current CV including two work-related references;
- A completed Integrity and Qualification Consent Form (attached below);
- A copy of your recent academic transcript for all relevant qualifications;
- A written application addressing the following selection criteria as per the Job Description Form (JDF) in no more than two (2) pages:
(2) Communication and Interpersonal
(3) Conceptual, Analytical and Problem Solving
(4) Organisation
Applicants must apply online, using the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the top/bottom of the screen. Applicants are encouraged to carefully read the attached Job Application Package as it will assist you in applying for the positions.
Please refer to the Vacation Student Recruitment Process Map for further details pertaining to the recruitment process and associated timeframes. Applicants who are shortlisted for further assessment will be asked to undertake psychometric testing. Course Weighted Average Marks (WAM’s), current year of study and psychometric testing results will be assessed as part of the application process.
Please ensure you allow plenty of time to lodge your application, as late, pro forma or emailed applications will not be accepted.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
The PTA reserves the right to offer fixed term contract extensions to students at the completion of the Vacation Student Program for a period of up to twelve months.
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