Opportunity Expired
The Vehicle Safety Internship Program is designed to help you develop your communication skills, self-confidence and gain practical experience in regulatory roles related to your qualifications all whilst you complete your degree.
We are offering positions for various non-ongoing regulatory roles with a duration of six to 18 months, across the Vehicle Safety Operations Branch and the Vehicle Safety Policy and Partnership Branch.
The Vehicle Safety Operations Branch is Australia’s national vehicle standards regulator. We work to enhance vehicle safety, emissions control and anti-theft protection to ensure the Australian vehicle fleet is safe and efficient.
The Vehicle Safety Policy & Partnerships Branch is responsible for driving and supporting legislation, procedures, guidelines and systems related to Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) legislation. The Branch also leads industry engagement and communications and develops and maintains Australia’s national vehicle standards (Australian Design Rules).
These opportunities are currently available in the following teams:
Technical Assessment
This team is responsible for the supply of compliant new and used vehicles to the Australian market as per the requirements of the RVS legislation. The team conducts technical assessments of evidence it receives from manufacturers ensuring the compliance of vehicles against applicable Australian Design Rules.
Key duties as part of the internship role include:
Compliance and Enforcement
This team is responsible for the Department’s compliance and enforcement activities under the RVS legislation, including the review, processing and actioning of reports regarding alleged non-compliance with the administered legislation.
Key duties as part of the internship role include:
Vehicle Standards
The team is responsible for the development and maintenance of the national vehicle standards for safety, theft prevention and efficiency of vehicles being provided to the Australian market. This includes consultation with stakeholders across Australian public sector, advocacy groups and peak industry bodies. The team also manages Australia’s participation in the UN 1958 agreement and the 1998 agreement for international vehicle regulation. The team is responsible for the harmonisation of these national vehicle standards with active participation in United Nations working groups.
Key duties as part of the internship role include:
Who are we looking for?
The department is looking for talented students with good academic performance and a strong work ethic. You will also:
To be eligible for this program you must:
Our department strongly encourages women and gender diverse individuals studying in STEM fields to apply for this internship. We are an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds recognise the value of a diverse workforce.
The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.
Australia
Australian Citizen