2026 University Student Opportunities

City of Moreton Bay – See it. Shape it. Live it.

Ready to kickstart your career while you study - and get paid to help build Australia’s newest city?

Our University Student Program has supported hundreds of students since 2012, giving them real‑world experience, professional mentoring, and meaningful work that actually contributes to our growing community.

If you’re studying in 2026, this could be your chance to learn, grow and make an impact.

💼 The Role

• Part‑time: 3–5 days per week (Mon–Fri) — whatever fits around your uni schedule
• Pay: $36.41/hr + 12% super
• Duration: 12 months (or the length of your course if shorter)
• Locations: Strathpine, Caboolture or Narangba
• Start: As opportunities come up throughout 2026

We're building a talent pool now, and we’ll reach out when a role aligns with your degree and interests.

Students commencing or continuing a degree in 2026 in areas such as:

Engineering | Urban Design & Town Planning | Project Management | Marketing & Communications | IT | Business | HR | Accounting | Construction | Law | Environmental Health | Libraries | Heritage & Museums | GIS/Spatial Science | Surveying | Environmental Science | Landscape Architecture

You should be:

• Enrolled in a 2026 uni course
• Able to work at least 3 days per week
• Keen to learn, contribute and try new things

🚀 Why Join City of Moreton Bay?

We’re not just Australia’s third‑largest council — we’re building a brand‑new kind of city. A future‑focused, connected, sustainable place designed for what tomorrow needs.

This is your chance to:

👀 See it

Get behind the scenes on major projects shaping one of Australia’s fastest‑growing regions.

Work alongside experienced professionals, gain hands‑on experience in your field, and take on meaningful tasks that count.

Be part of a community-focused organisation that supports your wellbeing, growth and work‑life balance.

• Discounted private health insurance
• Free annual flu shots
• Fitness Passport Program
• Salary packaging options (novated leases, devices, super and more)
• Parking on site + easy access to public transport at key offices
• A supportive team culture where your ideas matter

We Value Diversity

We proudly work across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi and Turrbal peoples and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all ages, abilities, gender identities and cultural backgrounds.

📩 How to Apply

Click Apply Now, upload your resume, and (optionally) a cover letter.
A National Criminal History Check will be required (at no cost to you).

Questions? Contact careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live it.