How it works & Applying

Check your eligibility

Refer to the internships homepage to determine your eligibility to apply for the internship subjects ENGR90033 or CHEN90028.

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:

• An invitation to attend an information session about the subject.
• Access to the portal, allowing you to apply for the advertised internships.

Find and apply for opportunities

University-sourced opportunities will be listed on the Engineering and IT Internship Portal. Refer to the 'key dates' section for an indication of when opportunities for each semester will be advertised.

You can apply for multiple positions on the Portal, however once you have secured an opportunity and verbally accepted, no further applications will be considered.

After applying for an internship, you will be notified if your application(s) has been shortlisted or if you have been unsuccessful. If your application is shortlisted, your application documents will be forwarded to the host organisation and you may be invited to an interview.

If you are not shortlisted, you are welcome to apply for alternative opportunities or source your own internship for the program.

Please read our frequently asked questions for more information on applying for University-sourced internships.

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

Advertised internships will indicate which degrees are eligible to apply as each opportunity will align to specific disciplines of study. When applying for university-sourced opportunities, you can only apply for positions that list your degree as eligible.

Finalising agreements and subject enrolment

If you are successful in securing a placement, the next steps are as follows:

1. The host organisation will email or call you to make an offer.
2. You should accept the offer in writing within 48 hours of receiving it.
3. Once you have accepted the offer, please email your host organisation and ask them to confirm:

• The start date of your internship
• The end date of your internship
• The number of hours you will be working per week

4. Once you have the above information from your host organisation, please email engit-placements@unimelb.edu.au with the following:
   • Your name
   • Your student number
   • Your degree and specialisation (if any)
   • The position you applied for
   • Your host organisation’s name
   • The start date of your internship
   • The end date of your internship
   • The number of hours you will be working per week
5. Once this information is received, The University will send an agreement to your host organisation for them to sign.
6. If your internship is unpaid, the University will send you a Deed of Assignment to review and sign.
7. The University will send you an email with important information on professional conduct and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)
8. You need to reply to the above email to confirm you have understood this information.
9. The University will send you an email confirming your enrolment is in progress.
10. You will be enrolled in the subject within 5 business days of recieving this email.

All University-Sourced Internships
Students who are completing a University-sourced internship enroll into the internship subject. If you withdraw from the subject, you must discontinue your placement. We recommend emailing engit-placements@unimelb.edu.au for personalised advice before withdrawing.

Unpaid Internships or Internships with Stipend Payments
Internships must not exceed 320-350 hours