Application

Manual

Professional Internship Program

Australian Internships
Kick start your career with an internship! Internships offer hands on training in the Australian workplace
and are available in almost all industries!
Australian Internships was the first internship provider in Australia, founded in 1998 to provide responsive
on-the-job training to meet international demand from universities, students and graduates. Australian
Internships caters for students and graduates from over 70 countries, providing opportunities with some
1,700 Host Organisations and Government Departments in all academic disciplines.
Completing an internship in Australia will help you further develop your skills and knowledge. Throughout
your internship you will have the opportunity to develop industry specific terminology and improve your
English language skills. An internship is the best step towards an international career!

Benefits of an internship

Gain practical experience on an international scale

Receive training within your chosen profession / area of study
Expand your network of professional contacts
Develop an understanding of the international workplace
Cultivate industry specific terminology
Improve your English language skills
Gain a competitive edge in the global job market
Create memories that will last a lifetime
Make friends from around the globe
Develop personal attributes such as maturity, independence, confidence

Your Career Starts Here!

Program Options

Professional Internship Program (PIP): Non-paid training internships available in almost all
academic disciplines. Duration is from 6 26 weeks. Positions are available Australia wide,
academic credit available. Apply up to 3 4 months in advance. Program fees vary depending on
duration; approximately AUD$2000 AUD$3400 including insurance.
Stipend Internship Program (SIP): Monthly allowance of AUD$600 AUD$900 (travel & meal).
Designed for students & graduates in Business, IT, HR and Marketing. Duration is from 20 26
weeks. Positions are available Australia wide (flexibility required), academic credit available.
Apply up to 3 4 months in advance. *Specific eligibility requirements including 4 months prior
work experience. Program fees vary depending on duration; approximately AUD$3500
AUD$4000 including insurance.
Hospitality Internship Program (HIP): Paid training positions available within the hospitality
sector. The Australia Fair Work Act pays a minimum of AUD$16 AUD$19 per hour in Food &
Beverage, Front Office & Food Production. Duration is 6, 9 or 12 months. Candidates must be
flexible to travel to any Australian location, academic credit available. Apply up to 4 - 6 months in
advance.*Specific eligibility requirements including prior work experience (6 months) and studies.
Program fees vary depending on duration; approximately AUD$4100 AUD$5500 including
insurance.

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Professional Internship Fields

Internships are available in the following fields:

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Accounting
Aged Care
Agriculture
Arts
Banking and Finance
Child Care
Education
Graphic Design
Hospitality and Tourism
Human Resources
Information Technology

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Linguistics
Media and Journalism
Marine Science
Not for Profit
Political Science
Public Relations
Sales and Marketing
Sport
Trade
Travel
plus many more

Refer to admissions criteria per field later in this manual for additional details including popular fields, specific requirements and
additional criteria.

Host Organisations
Following a comprehensive interview process, you will be allocated to one of AIs 1,700 Host Organisations (HO) throughout
Australia. Selections are made in all cases based on best available match between the HO and your skill set or academic
background. Among the HO list we offer opportunities with:
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Accenture
Accor Hotel Group
Adcorp
BMW
Boral
Bulgari
Chubb Insurance

Hilton Hotel
IKEA
Intercontinental Hotel Group
International SOS
Jaguar
Johnson and Johnson
Oxfam Australia

Qantas
SC Johnson
Thiess
Toshiba
Virgin
And many more

Eligibility & Requirements

In order to be eligible for the Professional Internship Program you need to meet the following
requirements:

Age of 18 30
Select an internship related to your educational background
Be currently enrolled in a tertiary course, or
Be a recent graduate within 24 months (18 months at time of application is recommended)
IELTS 6.0 (Upper intermediate English)
*Special acceptance for recent school leavers see details here

Start Dates
You have the flexibility of choosing your
preferred start dates (make sure you apply 34 month in advance).

Lead Time

4 months if you need the 416 Special

Program Visa
3 months if you have a valid Working
Holiday Visa or alternative working
visa.

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Visa
What visas are allowed for an internship?
Working Holiday Visa
Work & Holiday Visa
416 Special Program Visa
402 Training & Research Visa
Student (during holiday only)
Other, any visa with full work permissions

What visas are not allowed for an internship?

Student visa (during study periods)
Tourist visa
Other non-work visas

Australian Internships is an approved by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection as a sponsor for the 416 Special
Program Visa and 402 Training & Research Visa. AI will help assess your eligibility and process your visa application. The 416 and
402 visas are open to ALL nationalities.
For eligible candidate, AI recommends completing an internship on the Working Holiday Visa or Work & Holiday Visa as it will save
you time and money and give you freedom to travel, work or study for up for 12 months in Australia. You can work with the same
company for up to 6 months!
If you hold a passport from one of the following countries you may be eligible for either the Working Holiday Visa or the Work and
Holiday Visa:

Argentina
Bangladesh
Belgium
Canada
Chile
Cyprus
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany

HKSAR*
Indonesia
Ireland
Japan
Malaysia
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Republic of Denmark
Republic of Italy

South Korea
Sweden
Taiwan
Thailand
Turkey
United Kingdom
Uruguay
USA

For further details refer to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website: www.immi.gov.au

416 Special Program Visa

The Australian Internships Program was developed to comply with the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection
visa requirements.
Australian Internships has been approved by the Department of Immigration & Border Protection for the 416 visa
To be eligible you need to be between the ages of 18 - 30
Australian Internships will issue you the necessary documentation (including application forms & how to complete
guides) at time of visa application
You need to be either a current student or recent graduate (up to 2 years after graduation apply for the program within
1.5 years of graduation this way there are no risks!)
Internship durations are for 6 26 weeks
You will be allocated 28 days holiday at the end of your program
You are not permitted to work outside your internship

English Language Level

For non-native English speakers, it is essential that you can provide proof of your language skills. In order to be eligible for the
internship program you need to have an IELTS Level 6.0 or upper-intermediate English level. If your English is not at the required
level upon application, you can travel to Australia on either the student, working holiday visa or visitor visa to complete an English
language course.
- You can complete 4 12 weeks English on a visitor visa
- You can complete 12 48 weeks English on a student visa
- You can complete up to 17 weeks English on a Working Holiday Visa
Once you have reached the appropriate English language level you are ready to start your internship! The Australian Internships
team will conduct a free interview with you to assess your English language skills and internship objectives.

Recent School Leavers

An internship is an excellent way to gain work experience before you start your studies. However, as a school leaver there are
certain things that you must be aware of before you enter the program. Due to the nature of internships in Australia, school leavers
who have no relevant experience or qualifications will have to be prepared to accept an internship which may not be related to their
future studies. However, our aim is to find a placement in an organisation that provides very good interaction in English with the
opportunity to greatly improve the four skills (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening) and the chance to develop essential
workplace skills. Although the skills will be at a low level there will be a good variety of tasks which helps the intern gain the
confidence required to operate in an international workplace. Please supply us with any additional information to demonstrate your
skills, experience and ability to be considered for a specific industry or field. Common internship positions are in office administration
roles giving you an introduction to the working world!

Application Process
ELIGIBILITY & ASSESSMENT
Submit your resume for a free assessment and communication to
clarify your questions.

APPLICATION &
PROCESSING
Submit the application
documentation and
application fee.
Participate in an interview
with AI. AI will commence
your internship
negotiations.

PROGRAM
PARTICIPATION
Congratulations! You are about to
embark on an incredible journey.
Your program will commence with
an orientation. Once you begin
your internship AI will be asking for
your continued feedback and
provide you with ongoing support.

CONFIRMATION
& PAYMENT
AI will arrange an interview
for you with a potential Host
Organisation after which the
internship will be confirmed
through a formal Training
Agreement. Outstanding fees
to be paid.

VISA ARRANGEMENTS
AI to negotiate with Immigration regarding visa
processing (4 10 weeks) for the 416 or 402
visa. Or you can make alternative arrangements
(e.g. WHV)

Am I eligible to apply?
AM I ELIGIBLE TO

APPLY?

AGE: I am 18 30 years old.

If YES proceed. If NO, Stop here!

YES
ENGLISH: I am a native English speaker or have IELTS 6.0
(upper-intermediate) English. If YES proceed. If no, studies
required.

NO

YES

YES

VISA: I have a valid Australian working visa (e.g. WHV)

YES
EDUCATION: I am currently enrolled in a full time tertiary (higher
education or university level) course, or, I graduated from a full
time tertiary course in the last 1 years. If YES proceed. If NO,
Stop here! *special acceptance for Recent School Leavers

ENGLISH: I am willing to complete an English language

course until I reach the required language level.

NO

Australian
Internships to
arrange 416 Visa.
Eligibility here

YES

YES
INTERNSHIP INDUSTRY: I want to complete an internship
related to my educational background.
*Refer to admissions criteria per field further in this manual for
specific criteria per industry. If YES proceed. If NO, Stop here!

YES

I am Eligible for
the program!

Application Timeline

NOTE: Ensure that you

are familiar with the
program Terms &
Conditions prior to
applying for the program.
Click here for the full
T&C details.

To ensure that you have the best internship possible arranged for you please apply 3 4
months prior to your intended internship start date. Follow the below timelines as a guide:

Stage 1:

Stage 2:

Stage 3:

Stage 4:

Stage 5:

Eligibility & Assessment

Up to 1 week

Application & Processing

4 - 6 weeks

Confirmation & Payment

4 - 6 weeks

Visa Arrangements
4 - 6 weeks

Program Participation
6 - 26 weeks

Application Documentation
Primary Application Requirements:
Completed Application Form
Current resume or curriculum vitae,
including colour photo (in Word)*
Letter
of
Internship
Objectives
(in Word)*
Academic transcripts (in English)
AU$500 application fee.
*Templates are available click here.

416 Visa Requirements:

Colour copy of passport
Passport size colour photo
Evidence of financial support. This may be
included in the home university letter, the
training body letter, bank statement or as
a separate document. AU$2100 per
month.
Visa documentation and instructions to be
provided by AI at time of placement.

Secondary Application Requirements:

Evidence of current Medical, Accident,
Travel and Personal Liability Insurance
(Available for purchase through AI).

Internships for Academic Credit:

Statement indicating that the internship is a
course requirement or that it is endorsed
and supported by the University/Institution.

Cost & Inclusions

Duration
(Weeks)

6 weeks
7 weeks
8 weeks
9 weeks
10 weeks
11 weeks
12 weeks
13 weeks
14 weeks
15 weeks
16 weeks
17 weeks
18 weeks
19 weeks
20 weeks
21 weeks
22 weeks
23 weeks
24 weeks
25 weeks
26 weeks

Application
Fee

Program
Fee

Insurance (+ 4
weeks for
Holidays)

Total

$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500
$500

$1,300
$1,550
$1,550
$1,550
$1,550
$1,550
$1,550
$1,950
$1,950
$1,950
$1,950
$1,950
$1,950
$1,950
$1,950
$2,300
$2,300
$2,300
$2,300
$2,300
$2,300

$200
$220
$240
$260
$280
$300
$320
$340
$360
$380
$400
$420
$440
$460
$480
$500
$520
$540
$560
$580
$600

$2,000
$2,270
$2,290
$2,310
$2,330
$2,350
$2,370
$2,790
$2,810
$2,830
$2,850
$2,870
$2,890
$2,910
$2,930
$3,300
$3,320
$3,340
$3,360
$3,380
$3,400

The 416 Special Program Visa total fees are AUD$865

The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid to activate your
application. Further fees may include accommodation & local services. For the
most up to date prices please refer to the website: Program Fees
For this you will receive:
Resume guidance
Interview preparation
An individualised placement in an Australian company
Allocation of an Internship Program Supervisor (IPS) to closely monitor your
progression and satisfaction
Immediate intervention should you have difficulties
24 hour emergency support
Full orientation sessions, including an introduction to the Australian workplace
Intern nights, local tours and fun activities with interns from over 70 countries
Cross cultural programs and training sessions
Access to online career blogs

Admissions Criteria per Field

Category

HIGH
DEMAND &
VACANCIES

NOT
POSSIBLE

Field
Administration
Accounting
Human Resources
Marketing
Events Management
Tourism
IT
Aeronautical Engineering
Medicine
Stockbroking

Criteria
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Finance, Banking ,
Actuarial
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Architecture

Telecommunications

OTHER
FIELDS
Full lead time
required

Civil, Mechanical,
Chemical, Mining,
Electrical , Electronic,
Industrial &
Environmental
Engineering

Law

Minimum 1 to
2 years study
at university

Medical Research
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Physiotherapy /
Occupational Therapy

Psychology
Veterinary Science /
Animal Care
Education & Child /Aged
Care

Fashion

Graphic Design

SPECIAL
REQUIREMENT

Journalism/Media
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FIELDS

Photography
Recommendation:
Professional camera

Marine Science/Biology

Short lead time permitted (2 3 months, upon approval and

based on available vacancies)
Australia wide availability
Flexibility with location will allow greater opportunities for
candidates interested in the Tourism Industry.
Aeronautical Engineering guide to do Mechanical
Engineering
Medical doctors, nurses, dentists, etc
Must have good excel skills
Banking positions are difficult - Opportunities are more likely
to be available at financial institutions / financial departments,
but not necessary banks
Banking candidates must be flexible high security
restrictions, etc.
Minimum program duration: 12 weeks
Flexible with location
Portfolio of work required
AutoCAD and ArchiCAD experience essential
Minimum program duration: 12 weeks
Flexible with location
Flexible with duties guide to do networking where possible
Minimum program duration: 12 weeks
Flexible with location - must be prepared to go to remote
locations
Gas and Oil industry not be guaranteed
Minimum program duration: 12 weeks
Flexibility with tasks entry level,
research, assistance
Advanced English language level
Companies: NGOs legal department
and law firms
Min, program duration: 12 weeks
Host induction and procedures takes
approximately 6 weeks
Flexible with location
Available within university
laboratories
Difficult but possible (never
guaranteed) with private
companies/laboratories attached to
hospitals
Blue card required
Flexibility with duties required
many observation positions
Cannot practice as a
Psychologist/Therapist
Police check may be required/ blue
card
Opportunities in Social Work
Organisational Psychology or HR
(Vacancies)
Flexible with location
Flexible with tasks - may include
cleaning cages and observation.
Blue Card & Working with Children
checks required
Flexible with location Sydney and
Melbourne preference
Portfolio of work required
Cannot guarantee leading designers
Portfolio of work required
Design software knowledge required
Portfolio of English writing skills
Advanced English language skills
in particular writing
National newspapers, magazines,
TV channels or radio stations
cannot be guaranteed
News reading or TV and radio
presenting is not possible
Recommendation: English
dictionary + English/native tongue
translation dictionary
Portfolio of work required
Flexibility with location
Opportunities may be available with
freelance photographers
Flexible with location QLD would
be a preference
Flexible with tasks may include
cleaning aquariums and observation

Contact Us
Be you, be sure you know what it is you
really want to do and do not accept less than
what your heart tells you in all you do. Take
time to stop and really consider what is
important and never let go of these things.
Diana Pilling - Managing Director - Australian Internships

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