SECONDARY SCHOOL WORK EXPERIENCE AT THE DEPARTMENT FOR
TRANSPORT, ENERGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
The Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure is pleased to support Secondary School Structured Workplace Learning. We offer placements in various parts of the organisation and particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to participate in our program. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students we can offer assistance such as group placements, choosing the right business unit to work with and guidance during the placement. For further information on opportunities provided for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students please use the following link:
Work Experience Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
The following places are available for all students.
BUILDING MANAGEMENT:
Building Management is responsible for providing management services to other government agencies for the construction, maintenance and management of the state's building assets.
Students with the following interests may wish to consider these divisional placements:
· Property and real estate
· Trades such as electrical and plumbing
· Architecture
Work experience available in: / Location: / Availability: / Numbers Accepted: / Contact Details:· Accounting
· Administration
· Information Communications Technology
· Web Management
· Records Management / City / All year, excluding December and January. Short-term restrictions may apply at other times of the year. / · 2 students per term, 1 at a time / Ann Nelson, Office Administrator,
8226 5263
Work experience available in: / Location: / Availability: / Numbers Accepted: / Contact Details:
· Architecture
· Civil/Structural engineering
· Cost Management
· Mechanical/Electrical engineering
· Building Inspection
· Project Management
· Contracts Management / City / All year, excluding December and January. Short-term restrictions may apply at other times of the year. / · 2 students per term, 1 at a time / Nan Soergel, Office Administrator,
8226 5208
· Electrical
· Plumbing
· Refrigeration Mechanics
· Facilities Management
· Asset Management / Netley / All Year excluding December and January. Short-term placements of 1-2 weeks / · 2 students per term per trade
· 1 student per trade at a time / Pam Langford, Employee Services Officer,
8226 4961
· Asset Management
· Facilities Management
· Financial and Business Analysis
· Leasing Management
· Property Management
· Real Estate
· Valuation / City / All year, excluding December and January. Short-term restrictions may apply at other times of the year. / · 2 students per term / Alison Fox, Senior Administrative Officer,
8226 5428
CORPORATE SERVICES:
Corporate Services provides a range of services including human resources, financial management, contract and procurement, shared business services, internal audit, communication technology, business support and media communications.
Students with the following interests may wish to consider these divisional placements:
· Working with people
· Research
· Computing
· Finance
Work experience available in: / Location: / Availability: / Numbers Accepted: / Contact Details:· Administration / Walkerville / All year / · 2 students per year, 1 at a time / Paula Frisby, 8343 2332
LAND SERVICES:
The Land Services Group is responsible for key land administration functions in South Australia. Their core functions are land titling, property valuation and land information for the public.
Students with the following interests may wish to consider these divisional placements:
· Maths
· Computing
· Working outdoors
· Land Surveying
Work experience available in: / Location: / Availability: / Numbers Accepted: / Contact Details:· Surveying /
Netley
/March - November
/ · 2 students per year, 1 at a time / Peter Smith, Manager, Control Survey, 8226 4530With Lands Titles SA:
· Understanding the process of dividing land and the checking that takes place.
· Utilising mathematical skills, computers, in-house applications, working within a survey related field / City /
All year
/ · 2 students per year, 1 at a time /Sherina Kuik, A/Project Officer, LTSA, 82263976
Valuation, Property Officer & Administration –· Valuation / City, Keswick and some Regional locations / May, June, August, September, October / · 4 students per year / Coralie Norris, Project Officer, Policy and Professional Development, 8226 7625
· Business administration and finance / City / October to May (Finance)
All year (Administration) / · 2 students per year, 1 at a time / Natasha Collyer, Office Manager, 8226 3993
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER:
The OCIO is responsible for the development of the Information Communication Technology (ICT) vision and strategic plan for South Australian Government and the determination of ICT investment priorities across agencies, in alignment with the Government’s priorities for service delivery and good business practice.
Students with the following interests may wish to consider these divisional placements:
· Computing
· Technology
· Programming
Work experience available in: / Location: / Availability: / Numbers Accepted: / Contact Details:· Office of the Chief information Officer
· ICT Strategic Sourcing
· Program Management and Operations· Security and Risk Assurance
· Executive Area / City / All year, excluding December and January (short-term restrictions may apply to other times of the year) / · 1 student at a time shared between 4 directorates / Franca Bergamaschi, Project Officer, Business Operations,
8226 5965
PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
The Public Transport Division manages the key functions of good public transport, service design, marketing, communication, customer service, infrastructure and planning.
Students with the following interests may wish to consider these divisional placements:
· Customer Service
· Passenger Transport Systems
· Auditing
· Interacting with the public
Work experience available in: / Location: / Availability: / Numbers Accepted: / Contact Details:InfoService Monitoring and Reporting
- Customer Service
- Patronage & Auditing / City / Throughout year but limited to 1 student only per week for a maximum of 5 days only / · A number of students, 1 at a time / Christel Kerkez, 8204 8164
SAFETY AND REGULATION:
The Safety and Regulation Division develops, facilitates and contributes to safety policy and regulates and delivers services to maximise transport safety.
Students with the following interests may wish to consider these divisional placements:
· Geography
· Investigation
· Maths and statistics
Work experience available in: / Location: / Availability: / Numbers Accepted: / Contact Details:Transport Safety Compliance
· Administration Unit TSC
· Office based duties / Walkley Heights / All year / · 2 students per year, 1 at a
time / Inez Grimaldi, 8260 0218
Kerri Mount, 8260 0310
Work experience available in: / Location: / Availability: / Numbers Accepted: / Contact Details:
Policy and Projects (Admin)
· Data Entry
· Filing
· Organising Internal Displays
· Researching Photographs on the Internet / Walkerville / All year / · 2 students per year, 1 at a time / Jackie McEwen, 8343 2529
Policy & Projects (Vehicles)
· Developing/reviewing operational policy for vehicles. Investigative and research work on small projects / Walkerville / All year / · 2 students per year, 1 at a time / John Chamberlain,
8343 2816
Policy & Projects – Recreational Boating
· Filing Boat Code forms
· Data entry – Vessel Check Sheets
· Data entry – Reconciliation Reports
· Preparing Standard Letters / Walkerville / All year / · 2 students per year, 1 at a time / Philip Carter, 8343 2091
· Policy development
· Research
· Statistics / City / All year / · 2 students per year, 1 at a time / Deb Pieper, 8204 8823
SERVICE SA:
Service SA is the State Government's one-stop contact point for Government information and services.
They provide access to government related services, information and products, and financial transactions through an integrated network of phone, face-to-face and online delivery channels.
Students with the following interests may wish to consider these divisional placements:
· Customer service
· Relating with people
· Information sharing
Work experience available in: / Location: / Availability: / Numbers Accepted: / Contact Details:· E-Government (Web Management) / City / Information on Application / · 2 students per year, 1 at a time / Anne Limmer, Senior HR Consultant, 8204 1943
· Customer Contact Centre (Call Centre Operations) / City / Information on Application / · 2 students per year, 1 at a time
· Business Support (Administration) / City / Information on
Application / · 2 students per year, 1 at a time
TRANSPORT SERVICES:
Transport Services Division provides a transport network that is safe and secure that meets community expectations, makes a positive contribution to the economy and has minimal impact on the environment.
Students with the following interests may wish to consider these divisional placements:
· Engineering and construction
· Technical trades
· Finance
· Maths and accounting
· Computing
· Transport
Work experience available in: / Location: / Availability: / Numbers Accepted: / Contact Details:· Civil Engineering / Walkerville / Norwood / All year (short-term restrictions may apply) / · 12 students per year / Lynne Franks, 83432608
· Civil Engineering
· Administration
· Finance / Accounting
· Technical / Crystal Brook
Murray Bridge
Port Augusta
Norwood
Walkerville / · 4 students per year
· Administration
· Finance / Accounting / Walkerville
· Administration
· Finance/Accounting
· HR / Walkerville / All year / · 2 students per year / Bruce Ashton, 8343 2494
Emma Warren, 8343 2123