Denise Hatzi Memoriam Award

This award honours the legacy of Denise Hatzi, a female civil engineer. She was part of many major infrastructure projects for South Australia during her 23 years working with us.

Denise was a trailblazer for women within our Department and across the industry. She was a strong advocate for equal outcomes for women, men and gender-diverse people.

About the award

The Denise Hatzi Memoriam Award recognises exceptional women or gender-diverse individuals in civil engineering. It provides a career pathway into civil engineering in the public sector.

Award recipients will receive:

• a paid internship placement
• mentoring from one of our female or gender-diverse senior leaders
• the opportunity to spend a day work-shadowing one of our senior leaders
• shortlisting to an interview for our Graduate Program. This is subject to successful completion of this placement and their undergraduate degree.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for female or gender-diverse civil engineering university students. You will need to be:

• a team player ready to embrace our values and commitment to safety
• an analytical problem-solver with great research skills
• empathetic and culturally aware
• skilled at building strong relationships
• a strong verbal and written communicator
• driven, accountable and keen to use your initiative.

Eligibility criteria

You must be:

• a female or gender-diverse student in your second, third or last year of a four-year civil engineering degree
• available for a 6-to-20-week placement between September and February (or as negotiated)
• an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or eligible to work in Australia for the 6-to-20 week placement period.

Insights from previous recipients

Hear our 2024 award recipients reflect on their experience with us.

How to apply

You will need to:

• complete an online application to confirm your eligibility
• submit your cover letter and résumé
• submit a copy of your academic transcript.

Your cover letter should:

• outline why you are interested in this opportunity and working with us, including how the opportunity aligns with your professional goals
• demonstrate your understanding of our values and what it means to you to work in the South Australia public sector.

Important dates

Contact us

Entry Level Programs team

Email: dit.graduates@sa.gov.au

Related information

On this website

• Entry Level Pathways