At a Glance
- Tasks: Support HSE initiatives and assist in safety training while gaining hands-on experience.
- Company: Join Cummins, a leader in innovation and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Paid internship with flexible hours and valuable career development.
- Other info: 13-month internship starting January 2027, with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on health and safety while kickstarting your career.
- Qualifications: Must be an undergraduate in applied sciences with some study units remaining.
The predicted salary is between 28.8 - 35.2 $ per hour.
Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems. We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce.
If you are an undergraduate Science or Health student looking to jump start your career, we are offering a 13-month full time or part time internship based at either our Scoresby office. This is a unique opportunity to gain skills and knowledge while you are working full time commencing 27th January 2027.
In this role you will provide technical support on health, safety and environmental to production and site personnel under the guidance of the HSE leaders. You will assist in the review and sustainability of Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems.
You will make an impact in the following ways:
- Supporting the APAC HSE team in executing the Asia Pacific goal tree and work program.
- Assisting in reporting any work-related injury, illness, HSE incident or hazard through internal reporting processes.
- Gathering data for the analysis of HSE related trends and performance.
- Assisting in delivery of HSE objectives and targets.
- Coordinating HSE training and assisting training facilitators.
About You:
- Are currently studying a Bachelor degree in applied sciences or similar (for example but not exclusively, Applied Science Occupational Health and Safety, Health Sciences, Ergonomics, Human Factors or other related discipline, Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering).
- Have between 1 and 8 units of study left to complete of your undergraduate degree as of January 2027.
- Are available for the full 13 months and be willing to defer your studies for that duration.
Note: Applicants that do not meet these qualifying requirements unfortunately will not be considered.
To be successful in this role, you will possess skills/abilities or be able to perform:
- Gathering and examining evidence relating to HSE incidents by participating in investigations in order to define the root cause of the event.
- Risk Assessment – Identifying and evaluating hazards within the work environment.
- Demonstrate self-awareness.
- Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Action Oriented – taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
This is a 13-month, full time or part time, paid placement and the successful candidate will be required to defer their studies for the duration of the program. At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, colour, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.
Undergraduate Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Intern in Melbourne employer: Cummins Asia Pacific
Cummins Asia Pacific is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the Clermont Mine where you can develop your technical skills while working with cutting-edge heavy equipment. With on-site camp accommodation and meals provided, employees enjoy a supportive culture that prioritises safety and teamwork, alongside opportunities for professional growth in a leading multinational company.
