What are the age requirements for Professional Internship Programs in Australia?

Professional Internship Programs in Australia is open to participants aged 18 to 35.

How long is Professional Internship Programs in Australia?

The program runs for 6 to 52 weeks.

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Professional Internship Programs in Australia

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Professional Internship Programs in Australia is located in Australia.

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Australian Internships

4.38 (26 reviews)

Professional Internship Programs in Australia

Australian Internships

4.38 · 26 reviews

Location

Australia

Length

6 to 52 weeks

Industry

Health & Safety

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Timeframe

Year Round

Language

English

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Age Max

Qualifications

Bachelor degree or higher

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- Assessment and coaching
- Resume and Cover Letter guidance
- Interview preparation and mentoring
- An individualized placement with an Australian company
- Allocation of an Internship Program Supervisor (IPS) to closely monitor progress and satisfaction level
- Immediate intervention by Australian Internships should you experience any difficulties
- 24-hour Emergency Support
- Access to online career advice, articles and intern blogs

Last Reviewed: Feb 20, 2024

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Established in 1998, Australian Internships (AI) is proudly recognised as a global leader of internship program providers. Our programs provide international students, graduates, and young professionals with valuable hands-on experience that bridges the gap between the classroom and the workplace. AI is dedicated to transforming and empowering career growth, offering tailored internship programs across a wide range of academic fields with more than 10,000 partnered Australian Host Organisations. We provide extensive support services, including orientations, supervision, visa sponsorship, insurance, accommodation, weekly monitoring, and more.

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Program Highlights

Intern with the best! AI is the market leader in internship programs: With more than 20 years experience, AI is recognized as the preferred internship program for most leading Australian Universities.
Commitment to service: In addition to an internship placement with an Australian company, you will also have continuous monitoring from your program supervisor and services that are second to none!
Tailored internships that will boost your career: AI programs are unique as their main focus is in identifying and securing the best possible internship for the applicant.
Live the Australian dream while internationalize your CV: Australia is a dream destination for many and there is nothing that compares to gaining international experience in your field! Combine your trip down under with real work experience.

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4 rating 15.38%
3 rating 7.69%
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1 rating 7.69%

Growth 4.3
Support 4.4
Fun 4.05
Housing 4.1
Safety 4.6

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I highly do not recommend this company.
For me, it was the biggest waste of money I've ever made. I could say so many things, but I prefer not to waste my time, because that's how I felt treated during most of this internship, a waste of time.
The only thing I liked was having assistance from Vitória Souza, and I only decided to do it because of her.

Overall, I definitely didn't learn anything 😉
Hope you can make a good research online, and try to find a better company, where really support you when you need.

Response from Australian Internships

Dear Aline,

We apologise for any frustration or disappointment you may have experienced during your internship experience and we are always seeking ways to improve our services and take matters of concern very seriously.

Our records show on multiple occasions our staff tried to assist and address the issues you've raised. Our goal is to ensure a positive and valuable experience for all our interns and if you wish to discuss further we are always available.

We wish you all the best in your future career.

Kind regards, Australian Internships

By Tahlia McFarlane on March 5, 2024

I was excited to try and new filed organised by Australian Internships. Throughout the course of my internship they gave me nothing but absolute support in completion as well as extension of the internship. In the process of doing my internship I gained a lot of insight in the professional field. Working on projects where I can actively research and get feedback, following up to clients on important matters. In the end you’re comfortable at your workplace because you can manage certain tasks in a professional manner

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?

The amount information that you can get if you contact the right people. I was hesitant of the idea at first but later on I realised how much one can gain if you put some time away to actually learning a skill.

It was a great journey with J & P Building Solutions, Melbourne. While working with design team at my host organisation, I learned many design software throughout my internship and good skills of designing the structure. The host organisation supervisor and other design team was very helpful in guiding me in learning designing of the structure. It was a great journey with J & P Building Solutions, Melbourne. While working with design team at my host organisation, I learned many design software throughout my internship and good skills of designing the structure. The host organisation supervisor and other design team was very helpful in guiding me in learning designing of the structure. It was a great journey with J & P Building Solutions, Melbourne. While working with design team at my host organisation, I learned many design software throughout my internship and good skills of designing the structure.

This unforgettable experience provided me with a big picture of the operation of an accounting firm. Not only did I gain the experience of working with professionals, but I also gained a full understanding of the Australian firm’s culture and how different departments interconnect with each other. I am enjoying the work with my supervisor, manager and colleagues in the dynamic working environment. I am truly grateful for getting this opportunity and I would say that I did not regret applying for this internship program!

What would you improve about this program?

This program can be improved if they can allow student/graduate interns to be paid by their employer.

During the time that I stayed in Australia, it was awesome to learn about working in an office and get new skills, such as interpersonal relationship, marketing and business, and improve my field, IT.

What would you improve about this program?

I'd like to read the company's profile before. Usually, they first talk to the company, then to the intern. I believe that we should say if we are willing to go to the company before.

I wanted more after graduating college I wanted to travel to see more places while learning and expanding my knowledge in my field of studies which is cooking. Australian internships opened so many doors to me i got to travel to Australia meet awesome people while enjoying myself traveling around and Gaining valued work experience which also helped me to be discovered by other people the talent that they saw in me at work planted a seed of confidence and knowledge which in time bore fruit and them offering me to stay longer for my dreams to continue, thanks to AI i was able to slowly realise how big this world is and how much you can go if you Work hard enough and you can always have heaps of fun discovering the world. have courage and have a leap of faith.

What would you improve about this program?

Maybe a more tailor made program for some individuals. but over all experience was awesome

First of all, let me tell you that if you haven't been to Australia before and you are looking for a chance to develop your skills and meet people from all over the globe in an amazing environment, this is your chance to apply with AI and find a job opportunity related to your career!

What would you improve about this program?

People from Australian Internships should open more offices along Australia, so a higher number of interns can be involved in the activities they make that at the moment only happen in big cities like Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.

Australian Internships provided me with my first professional experience in the industry, which is of great importance to my field of study. I could take part in the day-by-day of the operations office of a packaging company and learn a great deal of it with everybody in there, besides the experience of a foreign culture, because I am Brazilian, and having the opportunity to experience the Australian working model was an add-up to my resumé.

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Can undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor Degree apply for this?

In order to qualify, you must be a recent graduate with 24 months of course completion. So base it on the number of months you've completed and the other requirements on their website, http://www.internships.com.au/programs/professional-internship/ .

By Carly Freeman on June 27, 2016

Alumni Interviews

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Emily Lau

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Professional Internship Programs in Australia

Hi there! I am a second year uni student from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where I am majoring in biological sciences with a concentration in human physiology. There's nothing I love more than an adrenaline rush, so if you know any good places to jump out of an airplane, bungee jump from a building, or come in close contact with dangerous animals feel free to let me know.

Why did you pick this program?

Currently I am working in the Queensland Institute of Medical Research. Although I am not planning on pursuing research as a career, the scientific process and troubleshooting that is practiced within the laboratory will provide me with a foundation in medicine while I pursue a career as a medical doctor.

Working in research is extremely complex, yet so rewarding. Everyday I go to work, I am running trials and looking at results of things that NO ONE has ever seen before. Each day is completely different. I have had much success with my project pertaining to scabies disease thus far, and it is truly incredible to say that I have pioneered my way to some of the newest results pertaining to the disease.

What do you wish someone had told you before you went abroad?

To start a blog! I have the best time going back through old pictures and memories of my excursions.

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What is the most important thing you learned abroad?

That I haven't seen anything yet. I have merely scraped the surface of the places I wish to go, and I can't wait to embark on so many future adventures.

What was the hardest part about going abroad?

It's so much new! It can be so exciting yet so draining when every single thing in your daily life becomes something unknown. Having to scope out every place you wish to go, even something as simple as getting groceries or mailing a post card can be quite difficult when you don't know a single person or how to get anywhere.

What's your favorite story to tell about your time abroad?

We were in Cairns. I was scuba diving. My scuba instructor showed us every creature from the movie Finding Nemo, from squirt the turtle to nemo (clown fish) himself. I was delighted. He then made the hand gesture for a shark. I looked down and there was this three meter shark chilling below us. Do you know how hard it is to scream with scuba gear on?

What made this experience unique and special?

My mindset has been completely changed. At uni in the States, I am in a rush 100% of the time. I can barely get my thoughts together, let alone listen to those of others. This internship has taught me the value that others' can bring to your life, and how much you can learn from simply having a coffee with someone.

Tell us about an experience you had that you could not have had at home.

I think simply being placed in a location, where I am a day's journey (by plane) from anyone I previously knew and from any place I previously knew is an experience. You have to pioneer your way through each part of your life, which can be tricky but also fun and opportunistic for exploring.

What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

Medical research IS HARD. For every 19 failures, I get 1 success. But the 19 failures build character, more than the 1 success ever will.

What made this trip meaningful to you, or how did this trip change your perceptions, future path?

I never thought I would be able to navigate so effectively. Not just with directions, but in meeting and getting to know others as well as immersing myself in a new culture.

Name one thing you did on this trip that you will tell your kids about.

In one day, just 24 hours, I jumped from a plane, took a helicopter ride, went scuba diving, almost got eaten by a shark, and found nemo.

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What position do you hold at Australian Internships? What has your career path been like so far?

I am Australian Internships' Manager Director. I established the company after many years in education and training with Queensland Government. I started my teaching career in Hervey Bay with a new concept in education that recognized the value of both the academic and technical/vocational development of students. I eventually moved into the role of Director of Business Development where much of the training was developed to respond to industry demands.

I have been actively involved in international education and this served as a catalyst for the establishment of Australian Internships, the first company in Australia to welcome and support students from over 45 countries. I am a founding member of the Australian Internships Industry Association and have been an active member - currently holding the position of Chair of the association. I enjoy meeting young professionals from different countries and seeing the wonderful benefits they receive from the Internship Program.

What separates Australian Internships from other internships abroad providers?

Australian Internships (AI) was the first company in Australia to provide internship programs for participants and young professionals from over 60 countries. The company offers comprehensive programs including internship placements, visa guidance, insurance, airport reception, accommodation, English language referral and ongoing emergency support. Each candidate is carefully assessed and provided with a structured program that is tailored to respond to the individuals' objectives and capabilities.

AI has built its reputation on developing and implementing innovative and creative internship programs and forging strong relationships with industry leaders and educational partners in Australia and overseas. Through the relationships created, AI can provide value to young professionals, educational institutions and industry through international exposure in education, experience and cultural exchange.

Since AI was first launched, the dedicated team of professionals have been striving to deliver a unique and highly professional customer experience. In the 14 years of operation and continuous improvement of procedures, systems, and partnerships, AI has become the market leader in this competitive industry to the mutual benefit of interns and the industry.

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What makes Australia a unique location for interning abroad?

Australia is a multicultural nation built on shared values, community participation and respect. It is a prosperous developed country and one of the world's largest economies, offering numerous opportunities for young professionals in different industry fields. It's unique climate, animal diversity, landscapes and beautiful beaches, make this country a very attractive destination for both tourism and business.

Aussies have a laid-back lifestyle and welcome people from a wide variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Australia' s major cites are often ranked in the top ten most livable cities in the world, which attracts hundreds of visitors every year. In 2012, 4 of the top 10 most livable cities in the world were Australian. With one of the most appealing lifestyles in the world and a beautiful physical environment, Australia is a great place to visit and a perfect destination for interring abroad!

What do you see in the future for Australian Internships?

AI's team of dedicated young professionals are forging ahead and will be driving much of our future. I see us continuing with our core business which is arranging internship programs for students and graduates. The training in the workplace remains our major focus and I see us opening new offices and growing staff in various location, building on our capacity to respond to the intern demands. We are taking time to research and listen to industry, and we do have stronger partnerships with our Host Organziations. The future of quality internships relies on our ability to understand what opportunities exist for interns and to define what interns best match the needs of host companies.

In short, our future will see us continuing to provide programs that offer young professionals structured training related to their professions. We will consider and respond to industry feedback to enable us to better respond to the growing competition for industry training.

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Location

Location:

Australia

Currency:

Australia Dollar

Weather:

Jan-Mar

79 F / 63 F

Apr-Jun

72 F / 48 F

Jul-Sep

66 F / 46 F

Oct-Dec

77 F / 55 F

Airports:

Sydney Airport

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Melbourne Airport

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Brisbane Airport

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Australia is one of the largest countries by land area and has a wide variety of climates and regions including desert, beaches, and the outback. Where else can you visit 10,685 beaches, more than 500 national parks, and 8,222 islands in one fell swoop? Unsurprisingly, Australia is regarded as one of the most livable countries, making it a wonderful destination to study, work, and travel abroad.

About Australian Internships

Australian Internships (AI) is the premier internship provider in Australia. with more than 25 years of experience, AI strives to provide tailored internship opportunities for students and recent graduates worldwide. With AI, interns will get hands-on experience in the field of their choice. The organization is committed to providing high-quality...