How it works & applying

  1. Check your eligibility

    Refer to the ENGR90033 or CHEN90028 Internship handbook to determine your eligibility to apply for the internship subjects.

    If you are eligible for these subjects, you will receive an email from the Student Experience team (engit-placements@unimelb.edu.au) ahead of each semester with information about the internship program.

  2. Find an internship

    For a self-sourced internship, you are responsible for sourcing your own internship by contacting potential host companies or applying to internship programs. Please note that research roles will not be considered.

    What is an suitable internship?

    • The internship should give you the opportunity to engaging in relevant industry tasks while receiving quality support and supervision from your host organisation. Your tasks and responsibilities should provide meaningful learning opportunities that enhance your disciplinary and workplace knowledge and skills.
    • Ideal placements offer a structured environment, exposing you to various formal and informal industry activities that enrich your learning experience and contribute to your future career planning and development.

    It is not a requirement that your internship be directly related to your course

    Resources for finding an internship:

    Where to search for internships:

    Leverage professional associations
    Professional associations  often offer student memberships, giving you access to valuable resources, networking opportunities, and job listings.

    Once you find a host organisation, we encourage you to share the Information for Hosts with your supervisor(s).

  3. Submit your application for assessment and approval

    Before submitting your application:

    1. Read the application form and understand what you need to do to apply.
    2. Ensure your internship meets the following requirements:

    Host Company Details, including:

    • Company name and address
    • Details of authorised person who can sign the placement agreement on behalf of the host organisation.
    • Basic information about the company – how long it has been established, rough number of employees, evidence of ongoing good governance.
    • A copy of your host organisation’s OHS policy/management plan and details of their incident management procedures.
    • HR policies and procedures showing grievance procedures and support for employees.

    Placement Details, including:

    • Start and end dates, and hours per week, noting that these must meet the 320-350 hour 10 – 16 week requirement.
    • Position description including tasks, duties and responsibilities.
    • Information on whether this is a paid or unpaid position.
    • Information on whether the attendance mode is in-person on company premises, remote or hybrid.

    The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology reserves the right to not approve overseas internships where there are concerns about the level of risk involved or the position description or host organisation is deemed unsuitable.

    Please note that applications for self-sourced internships outside Australia may take a few weeks to assess.

    Please ensure you are checking your student email regularly to ensure you do not miss updates on your application(s).

    You must allow ample time to obtain any requested OHS information from your host company. Applications will not be accepted without the required documentation.

    If you are planning to intern for a small start-up organisation, we may ask you to provide further information than the minimum required, to assist in having your internship considered.

  4. Finalising agreements and subject enrolment

    If your application is successful, the next steps are as follows:

    Note: you will receive emails at each step of this process.

    1. You accept your offer.
    2. The University will send an agreement to your host organisation for them to sign.
    3. If your internship is unpaid, the University will send you a Deed of Assignment to review and sign.
    4. The University will send you an email with important information on professional conduct and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
    5. You need to reply to the above email to confirm you have understood this information.
    6. The University will send you an email confirming your enrolment is in progress.
    7. You will be enrolled in the subject within five business days of receiving this email.

    Please note the following information:

    Unpaid Internships or Internships with Stipend Payments
    - Internships must not exceed 320 - 350 hours
    - Students MUST enrol into the internship subject to be covered by the University's insurance and to meet the criteria of a vocational placement.

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