Australian Internships: Domestic Professional Internship Program
Australian Internships is proud to be recognised as the global leader of internship program providers. With more than 20 years’ experience, AI has established a long term quality reputation and is proud to be the preferred internship provider for most leading Australian universities. We offer internships in almost all academic disciplines for candidates from over 90 countries around the world!
What can I participate in?
Program 1: Domestic In-Person 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 in Brisbane.
Program 2: Domestic Virtual Professional Internship Program
The Virtual Internship Program offers students and young professionals an opportunity to gain work experience within an Australian company in a remote professional setting under the supervision of a mentor. Interns get involved in real projects as assigned by the host organisation, in different fields and industries. A virtual internship is a great way to start your career, improve your skills, be involved in real projects and receive mentorship from experienced professionals all with flexible hours.
Australian Internships offer in-person or virtual internships in the following fields
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Information Technology
Further information can be found on the Australian Internships website.
Application Instructions
All applicants must meet the UQ Internship Eligibility Criteria and any other criteria as outlined by the host organisation. Students are required to apply to both UQ and Australian Internships via the buttons below.
- Submit an application to the Internships and Global Experiences Team and
- Submit an application to Australian Internships
Students will receive access to their Internships Workflow once their application is approved by the Internships and Global Experiences Team.
Apply to UQ Apply to Australian Internships
Costs & Inclusions
The program fee is between AUD $1650 - $2108 depending on the internship mode, length and field. This includes an application fee of approximately AUD $500.
This cost includes:
- Application Fee
- Insurance
- Orientation sessions – An introduction to Australian workplace culture
- Emergency Support – Australian Internships provides a support line for emergencies that may arise outside of office hours
- Regular career and soft skill-related webinars/training sessions
- Safety Packs are given to all interns prior to holiday periods with valuable information on safe options for travel, swimming, driving, fires etc.
- Monthly Newsletters – Every month an Intern Newsletter is sent out to keep interns up-to-date with local events with relevant program information
- Intern Tips – Intern Tips are provided to interns on a regular basis with information on how to get the best out of the internship program and further develop skills in the Australian workplace
Funding
Funding is not guaranteed even if all selection criteria are met. Funding should not be a factor when developing your budget and should only be considered supplementary financial support if awarded.
Applicants will be considered for only one grant per application round.
Internships and Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an internship, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
Credit for Internships
Some students may be able to receive credit towards their UQ program pending faculty approval. The Global Experiences Team is unable to provide further advice regarding internships for credit. If you are interested in seeking credit, please refer to the Credit for Internships page for more specific details
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 21 April 2023
Host: 17 April 2023
Program Dates
Start: 19 June 2023
End: 22 July 2023
Fast Facts
Type: Work Experience
Mode: Internship
Location: In-person & Virtual
Credit: For-credit or Not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and postgraduate
Internship Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the internship application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.
Australian Internships Information Session
Wednesday 5 April | 1pm | In-Person & Online