Virtual work experience
Help preserve Australia’s ecosystems with skills in ecology, cultural preservation and infrastructure project management
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Ideal for
14-19
Commitment
10 hours
Outcome
Microcredentials
Skills badge
Certificate
Skills and related jobs
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At a glance
Roll out those blueprints and engage your passion for sustainable development. Work with Inland Rail to execute large-scale infrastructure projects, whilst preserving Australia’s protected ecosystems. You’ll gain skills in surveying, cultural preservation and project management; and help minimise Inland Rail’s ecological footprint.
In this virtual work experience, you will decipher the inner workings of large-scale Inland Rail infrastructure projects. As a Junior Environmental Planner, you will analyse the geographical location of a project, and construct a plan-of-action to minimise the environmental impact on the flora, fauna and cultural heritage sites. You will plan infrastructure projects by learning essential project management skills that require you to navigate environmental and legal pathways.
Is this for you?
You...
- Are always looking out for the environment
- Want to learn about the planning behind our cities and transport
- Would like an industry mentor and career guidance
- Are keen to learn about our cultural heritage
- Love learning!
Then this experience was made for you!
What you will gain
- A deep understanding of how environmental and cultural considerations guide infrastructural projects.
- Insight into the step-by-step planning involved in large scale projects.
- Learn how ecologists and cultural heritage advisors assess landscapes.
- Knowledge of how to identify flora and fauna.
- Learn to use different project management techniques and tools such as ClickUp.
- Feedback on your work and progress from industry mentors and a program facilitator, as well as frequent professional growth opportunities.
- Certified microcredential titled, ‘Junior Environmental Planner virtual work experience at Inland Rail’, to kick-start your career in areas related to engineering/digital technology.
Modules
Discover Environmental Planning
Ecological and cultural heritage assessments
Mitigating harm
Future Ideas
Prerequisite
To be eligible for the Google Career Certificate Scholarship you must first complete the following Upskilling courses.
Future Ideas
Flex your creativity by coming up with your very own project that looks to the future and draws on developing technologies to protect the environment. Use your newfound environmental planning and project management knowledge to innovate and inspire, then pitch your idea to industry experts.
Why Grandshake?
Gain real-world work experience anywhere, anytime. Meet industry mentors, discover career pathways, and join a national community.
Self-paced journey
Complete at your own speed, and gain progressive skills from beginner to advanced.
Video check-ins
Touch-base with a community facilitator and receive personalised guidance at every step of the experience.
Pitch your project
Boost your communication and project management skills in one go, and get key stakeholders on board with your idea.
Receive mentor feedback
Network with industry mentors and receive one-on-one feedback on your projects.
Industry-endorsed Microcredential
Receive digital proof of your experience and celebrate your accomplishment with future employers.
Join a national community of students from over 420+ schools
Get help from our community
Get personalised support and feedback from our team, mentors and fellow students.
Build your network
Make connections, discover career opportunities, and collaborate with humans from across Australia.
Real-life experiences
Gain practical skills and insights from a community of industry experts.
What students say
Students rate their Grand experience at 4.5/5 🌟
Claire H
Year 12
“I took every opportunity, and work experience was the perfect opportunity to better myself and help me figure out what I want to do after school.”
Arslan P
Year 10
“I did not know what I wanted to do and none of my friends are talking about what they want to do. Thanks to Grandshake I found my passion and sense of clarity.”
Darcey K
Year 12
“Through my first job shadowing, I landed a paid gig. I soon released the benefits of being employed during high school. I found other ways I can start my career and not go crazy about ATAR.”
David T
Year 11
“I found it difficult to interact with my school. But Grandshake was awesome and the work experience helped me develop a sense of responsibility and got me some experience I needed.”
Elaine Q
Year 10
"I absolutely loved this virtual work experience. I feel like I learned a lot, and everything I did learn I will be able to apply to anything I do in the future."
Audrey W
Year 12
"The team put so much effort into making sure you get a lot out of the experience. My favourite part was meeting with industry mentors, and it was really beneficial to see what a real industry career could look like. The experience has helped me with my decision making in year 12."
Monty B
Year 10
"Work experience has confirmed my passion for working in a particular field and motivated me to work hard to realise my dreams."
Oscar T
Year 12
"The Grandshake community has been very engaging and welcoming."
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