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…

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:

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

o Linguistics o Media and Journalism o Marine Science o Not for Profit o Political Science o Public Relations o Sales and Marketing o Sport o Trade o Travel o … 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 AI’s 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:

- 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 3-4 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.

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)

PROGRAM PARTICIPATION

Congratulations! It’s time to

start! Orientation followed by

program participation and

monitoring.

ELIGIBILITY & ASSESSMENT

Submit your resume for a free assessment and communication to

clarify your questions.

PROGRAM

PARTICIPATION

Congratulations! It’s time to

start! Orientation followed

by program participation

and monitoring.

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.

Stage 1:

• Eligibility & Assessment Up to 1 week

Stage 2:

• Application & Processing 4 - 6 weeks

Stage 3:

• Confirmation & Payment 4 - 6 weeks

Stage 4:

• Visa Arrangements 4 - 6 weeks

Stage 5:

• Program Participation 6 - 26 weeks

Am I eligible to apply?

Application Timeline 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:

AM I ELIGIBLE TO

APPLY?

AGE: I am 18 – 30 years old.

If YES proceed. If NO, Stop here!

ENGLISH: I am a native English speaker or have IELTS 6.0

(upper-intermediate) English. If YES proceed. If no, studies

required.

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

YES

YES

YES

NO

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 ½ years. If YES proceed. If NO,

Stop here! *special acceptance for Recent School Leavers

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!

ENGLISH: I am willing to complete an English language

course until I reach the required language level.

YES

YES

YES

I am Eligible for

the program!

NO

Australian

Internships to

arrange 416 Visa.

Eligibility here

YES

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.

Application Documentation

Cost & Inclusions

Duration (Weeks)

Application Fee

Program Fee

Insurance (+ 4 weeks for Holidays)

Total

6 weeks $500 $1,300 $200 $2,000 7 weeks $500 $1,550 $220 $2,270 8 weeks $500 $1,550 $240 $2,290 9 weeks $500 $1,550 $260 $2,310 10 weeks $500 $1,550 $280 $2,330 11 weeks $500 $1,550 $300 $2,350 12 weeks $500 $1,550 $320 $2,370 13 weeks $500 $1,950 $340 $2,790 14 weeks $500 $1,950 $360 $2,810 15 weeks $500 $1,950 $380 $2,830 16 weeks $500 $1,950 $400 $2,850 17 weeks $500 $1,950 $420 $2,870 18 weeks $500 $1,950 $440 $2,890 19 weeks $500 $1,950 $460 $2,910 20 weeks $500 $1,950 $480 $2,930 21 weeks $500 $2,300 $500 $3,300 22 weeks $500 $2,300 $520 $3,320 23 weeks $500 $2,300 $540 $3,340 24 weeks $500 $2,300 $560 $3,360 25 weeks $500 $2,300 $580 $3,380 26 weeks $500 $2,300 $600 $3,400

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.

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

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

Admissions Criteria per Field Category Field Criteria

HIGH DEMAND & VACANCIES

Administration - 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.

Accounting

Human Resources

Marketing

Events Management

Tourism

IT

NOT POSSIBLE

Aeronautical Engineering - Aeronautical Engineering – guide to do Mechanical Engineering

- Medical – doctors, nurses, dentists, etc

Medicine

Stockbroking

OTHER FIELDS Full lead time required Minimum 1 to 2 years study at university

Finance, Banking , Actuarial

- 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

Architecture

- Flexible with location

- Portfolio of work required

- AutoCAD and ArchiCAD experience essential

- Minimum program duration: 12 weeks

Telecommunications

- Flexible with location

- Flexible with duties – guide to do networking where possible

- Minimum program duration: 12 weeks

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

- Flexible with location - must be prepared to go to remote locations

- Gas and Oil industry not be guaranteed

- Minimum program duration: 12 weeks

Law

- Flexibility with tasks – entry level, research, assistance

- Advanced English language level

- Companies: NGO’s legal department and law firms

- Min, program duration: 12 weeks

Medical Research

- 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

Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy

- Blue card required

- Flexibility with duties required – many observation positions

Psychology

- Cannot practice as a Psychologist/Therapist

- Police check may be required/ blue card

- Opportunities in Social Work

- Organisational Psychology or HR (Vacancies)

Veterinary Science / Animal Care

- Flexible with location

- Flexible with tasks - may include cleaning cages and observation.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

FIELDS

Education & Child /Aged Care

- Blue Card & Working with Children checks required

Fashion

- Flexible with location – Sydney and Melbourne preference

- Portfolio of work required

- Cannot guarantee leading designers

Graphic Design - Portfolio of work required

- Design software knowledge required

Journalism/Media

- 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

Photography Recommendation: Professional camera

- Portfolio of work required

- Flexibility with location

- Opportunities may be available with freelance photographers

Marine Science/Biology

- Flexible with location – QLD would be a preference

- Flexible with tasks – may include cleaning aquariums and observation

Contact Us

Brisbane Office: HEAD OFFICE

Suite 1, Savoir Faire, 20 Park Road

Milton, Brisbane QLD 4064

Ph: 61 7 3305 8408

info@internships.com.au

“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

Sydney Office:

Level 5, 503 - 505 Kent Street

Sydney NSW 2000

Ph: 61 2 9283 3200

sydney@internships.com.au

Call us TOLL FREE from anywhere in Australian on

1800 GO INTERN

For more details visit our website at

www.internships.com.au