Industry-Based Learning (IBL) is a program offered at undergraduate level in which students can obtain paid employment in an area related to their studies. IBL is offered at many Universities throughout Australia and is known by many names, including Cooperative Education and Sandwich Year. IBL placements are for either 3, 6 or 12 months.
VicRoads supports IBL by offering students the opportunity to put theory into practice while sampling working life at VicRoads.
Who is eligible for IBL at VicRoads?
VicRoads may offer IBL placements to students studying civil engineering degrees.
Students who are currently undertaking the penultimate year of a Civil Engineering degree are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to those with a course requirement for IBL.
Australian or New Zealand Citizenship or permanent residency is a prerequisite.
Is IBL a paid placement?
Yes, IBL is a paid placement at VicRoads. Starting in January 2012, the commencement wage is $33,714 per annum (pro-rata for 3 or 6 month placements). Note a new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement is currently being negotiated which will result in an increase to the listed salary.
Is the placement full-time?
Placements are offered as full-time positions for either 3, 6 or 12 months.
When does VicRoads offer IBL placements?
Generally students would commence their IBL placement in January or July.
In which locations can IBL students work?
Applications are accepted from students willing to work at any of our seven regional offices (Sunshine, Burwood, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Benalla and Traralgon).
What happens when students complete IBL?
Upon completion of a placement, students return to university.
Eligible students must:
- be currently undertaking their penultimate year of a Civil Engineering degree in an Australian University; and
- have citizenship or permanent residency of Australia or New Zealand.
Applications for July 2012 IBL Program are open and close on Friday 25 May 2011.
We can be contacted on IBL@roads.vic.gov.au for program specific enquiries.