UNPAID PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP
Professional Internship Program
The Professional Internship Program offers candidates an opportunity to gain professional work experience and improve career opportunities in almost all academic fields and a wide range of industries.*
It is aimed at candidates seeking work experience / internship positions in Australia. An internship is a great way to gain exposure into the professional work environment and develop professional workplace skills.
Good Reasons to do Professional Internship in Australia
- Internationalize your resume
- Gain valuable experience in your academic field
- Obtain credit for your existing studies
- Develop workplace English skills
- Form alliances with international companies
- Gain recognition within your profession
- Improve your career options
- Develop an appreciation of the Australian work ethic and labour procedures
PROGRAM DETAILS:
- Tailored training related to your skills and academic background
- 6 – 26 weeks, full time, non paid training positions
- Access to over 7,000 companies Australia wide
- Start every Monday (pending lead time)
- Flexibility with location is required in some fields
- Academic credit available if required
- Fields: most academic disciplines
* Certain fields may require extra lead time and/or additional requirements such as portfolios.
* Positions in the Health Industry for doctors, nurses, dentists etc are not available due to government restrictions.
* For all fields related to Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics, please refer to our STEM Internship Program.
ELIGIBILITY*
Interns have the flexibility of choosing their preferred start dates (allow for 3-4 month lead time)
- Aged 18-30
- The internship field requested is directly related to your educational background
- Currently enrolled in a tertiary course (bachelor degree or above), or
- A recent graduate within 12 months (at the time of visa submission) of course completion (bachelor degree or above)
- Upper intermediate – advanced English language skills (equivalent to IELTS 5.5)
