ACS Foundation Graduate Programs & Internships
The ACS Foundation is a non-profit organisation which organises relevant industry placements through Internships for students who have a passion and interest for technology and would like to get valuable experience before they graduate. A key aspect of this is our partnership with over 200 Australian companies nationally. Through this partnerships we offer internships and placements to undergraduate and graduate students in ICT related degrees. Internships are a 3 way partnership between ACS Foundation, students and a host company as a way of building their future.
2 jobs available
ACS Foundation
Leading Australian I.T. Solutions provider requires a self-starter to work with our consulting team and clients. As leaders in our field, we work with organizations of all sizes and across all industries.
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
16-12-2020
LOCATION
Melbourne
ACS Foundation
Leading Australian I.T. Solutions provider requires a self-starter to work with our consulting team and clients. As leaders in our field, we work with organizations of all sizes and across all industries.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
16-12-2020
LOCATION
Sydney
Past ACS Foundation Graduate Hiring Statistics
If you’re interested in working at ACS Foundation, understanding when they have opened up applications for their graduate programs, graduate jobs and internships is helpful knowledge to have so you know when you might need to apply. Use the below information to see when ACS Foundation hires graduates, but more importantly what graduate degree’s and other student attributes they target for their jobs.
Months
- count
Job types
Graduate Jobs (49%),
Internships (42%),
Scholarships (8%),
Disciplines
Business and Commerce (7%),
Computer Science (72%),
Cyber Security (4%),
Design and User Experience (1%),
Economics (1%),
Locations
Sydney (47%),
Melbourne (29%),
Brisbane (16%),
Perth (16%),
Adelaide (5%),
Work rights
Australian Citizen (99%),
Australian Permanent Resident (99%),
New Zealand Citizen (90%),
Australian Working Visa (2%),
Australian Bridging Visa (1%),
Australian Skilled Migration Visa (485) (1%),
Past ACS Foundation Graduate Programs & Internships
Check out some of ACS Foundation's past jobs they have posted on GradConnection over the last 12 months. Understanding the details about what a graduate employer is looking for well before applications have opened can sometimes be the edge you need to secure your first graduate program.
ACS Foundation
This role will play a key role in our Integrated advice model whereby we look to drive amazing client and adviser experiences and efficiencies for our advice network which ultimately aim to drive down the cost to serve and make advice more accessible and affordable to the masses.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
25-11-2020
LOCATION
Melbourne
ACS Foundation
They are looking for a System Administrator responsible for maintaining, upgrading, and managing our software, hardware, and networks. The System Administrator works with the extended team to ensure the company technology infrastructure is secure and runs smoothly.
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
16-09-2020
LOCATION
Brisbane
ACS Foundation
Western Power is offering a 12-month Work Integrated Learning scholarship for a budding Systems Analyst to join their Metering Business System (MBS) Functional Support Team, based primarily at their Perth Head Office.
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
13-10-2020
ACS Foundation
Appstablishment are a Perth-based company with one of the best software teams in Australia! They are focused on creating apps that streamline business processes and are growing their Software Development Team significantly in 2020/2021.
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
13-10-2020
LOCATION
Perth
ACS Foundation
As a member of the Systems Support team, your core responsibility will be to deliver exceptional customer service and support to our internal staff as part of our Service Desk team. You will collaborate with technical teams
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
12-10-2020
LOCATION
Melbourne
ACS Foundation
The Information Technology Graduate is responsible for undertaking activities and tasks as directed to contribute to the achievement of group and success of group strategies to meet customer, community and regulatory requirements.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
12-10-2020
LOCATION
Melbourne
ACS Foundation
This role amounts to $50,528 including superannuation for a Postgraduate student, working 12 months full-time at 40 hours a week.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
12-10-2020
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
The employee’s duties and responsibilities are as follows: To provide technical consulting services to clients, and/or internal clients as directed To support the business through attendance at events and training activities
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
13-10-2020
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
The person in this role will provide technical skills to the delivery teams through the design, troubleshooting, programming, and delivery of new and enhanced medical software products and periodic updates to the company"s products. The Software Developer works within an Agile environment
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
13-10-2020
LOCATION
Brisbane
ACS Foundation
he Associate Sales and Marketing Support Intern exists at the intersection between Sales and Service to deliver on: Removing friction from the sales process through: analytics, insights, pitch preparation, deal team coordination and alignment, CRM management support including pipeline
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
13-10-2020
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
The IT Helpdesk Analyst is an important member of the IT Infrastructure and Helpdesk Team providing first-class support to internal users and supporting most corporate systems. The team is responsible for supporting around 450 internal users. Being a hosting led company
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
13-10-2020
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
Empired Ltd is a national IT Services Provider with a broad range of capabilities and a significant player in the West Australian ICT consulting market with an enviable list of blue-chip clients. Empired consultants specialise in the provision of Business Strategy, Requirements Analysis
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
13-10-2020
LOCATION
Perth
ACS Foundation
Illuminance Solutions is an award-winning company operating primarily in Perth, Western Australia. We were awarded the Microsoft Global Partner of the year for Social Impact, Rising Stars in Diversity, and ACS Digital Disruptors Awards all in 2019 amongst others. We provide services to a wide range
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
13-10-2020
LOCATION
Perth
ACS Foundation
The scholarship amounts to $45,448.00 plus super for Graduate Students at full time based on a 38-hour week for 48 weeks plus 4 weeks leave.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
12-10-2020
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
The focus of this role is to provide software development capabilities to design and develop software applications, software product integrations, and enhancements.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
12-10-2020
LOCATION
Brisbane
ACS Foundation
The successful applicant will be involved in the design, development, implementation and support (24/7) of enterprise application integration and service orientated architecture solutions using java based middleware platforms.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
12-10-2020
LOCATION
Melbourne
ACS Foundation
A Graduate Network Security Engineer is a knowledgeable, talented, and industrious network and security engineer who is responsible for implementing, maintaining, supporting, developing and, in some cases, designing IT networks within an organisation or between organisations.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
28-10-2020
LOCATION
Brisbane
ACS Foundation
This role amounts to $50,528 including superannuation for a Postgraduate student, working 12 months full-time at 40 hours a week.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
10-09-2020
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
The successful applicant will be involved in the design, development, implementation and support (24/7) of enterprise application integration and service orientated architecture solutions using java based middleware platforms.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
10-09-2020
LOCATION
Melbourne
ACS Foundation
The focus of this role is to provide software development capabilities to design and develop software applications, software product integrations, and enhancements.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
10-09-2020
LOCATION
Brisbane
ACS Foundation
As a member of the Systems Support team, your core responsibility will be to deliver exceptional customer service and support to our internal staff as part of our Service Desk team.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
29-09-2020
LOCATION
Melbourne
ACS Foundation
As a member of the Systems Support team, your core responsibility will be to deliver exceptional customer service and support to our internal staff as part of our Service Desk team.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
29-09-2020
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
The Information Technology Graduate is responsible for undertaking activities and tasks as directed to contribute to the achievement of group and success of group strategies to meet customer, community and regulatory requirements.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
06-07-2020
LOCATION
Melbourne
ACS Foundation
We seek an enthusiastic and motivated Developer/DBA to join our Team. The role will support the development, delivery and maintenance of digital solutions working within a great team on interesting and challenging projects.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
06-07-2020
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
The Software development intern will need to have the ability to work well within a team environment, to work under deadlines, and communicate effectively with the business.
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
06-07-2020
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
The Group Finance BI & Analytics team is charged with evolving the Financial Services Division’s access to, leverage and governance of Finance data assets.
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
06-07-2020
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Commerce degree or equivalent from an Australian University
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
06-07-2020
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
Illuminance Solutions is an award-winning company operating primarily in Perth, Western Australia. We were awarded the Microsoft Global Partner of the year for Social Impact, Rising Stars in Diversity, and ACS Digital Disruptors Awards all in 2019 amongst others.
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
06-07-2020
LOCATION
Perth
ACS Foundation
Interfuze P/L (Interfuze) is a Western Australian-based management and technology consulting firm specialising in commercially aligned technology consulting, with particular domain focus in Infrastructure, Healthcare, Mining, Agriculture and Financial Services.
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
06-07-2020
LOCATION
Perth
ACS Foundation
The scholarship amounts to $45,448.00 plus super for Graduate Students at full time based on a 38-hour week for 48 weeks plus 4 weeks leave.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
06-07-2020
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
Robobai is an Australian-owned AI business providing procurement teams with the ability to visualise complex S2P data in clean, interactive dashboards.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
06-07-2020
LOCATION
Melbourne
ACS Foundation
Robobai is an Australian-owned AI business providing procurement teams with the ability to visualise complex S2P data in clean, interactive dashboards.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
06-07-2020
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
Elula is an exciting artificial intelligence and machine learning software-start-up based in Sydney. Our AI products use cutting edge engineering and machine learning algorithms combined with mathematical optimisation to help customers realise the commercial benefits of AI across; Customer Retention
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
06-07-2020
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
The Information Technology Graduate is responsible for undertaking activities and tasks as directed to contribute to the achievement of group and success of group strategies to meet customer, community and regulatory requirements.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
20-03-2020
LOCATION
Melbourne
ACS Foundation
We will provide you with rewards and opportunities tailored to your personal and professional goals.
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
02-06-2020
LOCATION
Brisbane
ACS Foundation
As a member of the Systems Support team, your core responsibility will be to deliver exceptional customer service and support to our internal staff as part of our Service Desk team.
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
02-06-2020
LOCATION
Melbourne
ACS Foundation
As a member of the Systems Support team, your core responsibility will be to deliver exceptional customer service and support to our internal staff as part of our Service Desk team.
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
02-06-2020
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
The Software development intern will need to have the ability to work well within a team environment, to work under deadlines, and communicate effectively with the business.
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
23-01-2020
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
Participate on a support desk for managed service customers with a focus on Enterprise Data Backup services for some of the largest brands in Australia.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
21-02-2020
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
The scholarship amounts to $32,000 tax-free for Undergraduates and $34,000 tax-free for Postgraduates at 12 months full-time.
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
24-01-2020
LOCATION
Regional New South Wales
ACS Foundation
Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Commerce degree or equivalent from an Australian University
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
24-01-2020
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
Elula is an exciting artificial intelligence and machine learning software-start-up based in Sydney. Our AI products use cutting edge engineering and machine learning algorithms combined with mathematical optimisation to help customers realise the commercial benefits of AI across; Customer Retention
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
24-01-2020
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
We will provide you with rewards and opportunities tailored to your personal and professional goals.
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
02-06-2020
LOCATION
Perth
ACS Foundation
Robobai is an Australian-owned AI business providing procurement teams with the ability to visualise complex S2P data in clean, interactive dashboards.
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
02-06-2020
LOCATION
Melbourne
ACS Foundation
Robobai is an Australian-owned AI business providing procurement teams with the ability to visualise complex S2P data in clean, interactive dashboards.
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
02-06-2020
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
Our IT Support team assists in the development of our technologies as well as supporting our business systems.
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
20-03-2020
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
You will learn about the Scrum SDLC as well as programming in C#, HTML5, CSS and JavaScript just to name a few technologies.
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
23-01-2020
LOCATION
Melbourne
ACS Foundation
Our team uses best practice methods and technologies to produce quality results. As such, you will be working with Git and testing automation scripts.
ACS Foundation
Iluka Resources is an international mineral sands company with expertise in exploration, development, mining, processing, marketing and rehabilitation
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
23-01-2020
LOCATION
Perth
ACS Foundation
The scholarship amounts to $45,448.00 plus super for Graduate Students at full time based on a 38-hour week for 48 weeks plus 4 weeks leave.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
24-01-2020
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
This position is primarily responsible for working collaboratively with our Project and Service Delivery teams to deliver an exceptional level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
20-03-2020
LOCATION
Brisbane
ACS Foundation
We are looking for a passionate Associate Cyber Security Analyst to work in our Information Security Operations space.
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
20-03-2020
LOCATION
Melbourne
ACS Foundation
We are looking for a passionate Associate Cyber Security Analyst to work in our Information Security Operations space.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
20-03-2020
LOCATION
Melbourne
ACS Foundation
Join our international award winning cloud hosting team working on high profile projects for large corporations and government.
ACS Foundation
We are seeking a Data Engineer who has the experience, and a drive to develop their skills in, architecting, building, and managing modern data architectures to enable us to deliver cutting-edge machine learning and data science projects.
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
21-02-2020
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
The organization is seeking flexible individuals who are willing to learn and develop personally and professionally.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
23-01-2020
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
This is a permanent position which offers $44,464.45 Per Annum with Superannuation for Graduate Students at full time
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
24-01-2020
LOCATION
Melbourne
ACS Foundation
The Graduate Security Analyst will gain knowledge of operational security alerts, events, incidents and service requests.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
20-03-2020
LOCATION
Brisbane
ACS Foundation
Robobai is an Australian-owned AI business providing procurement teams with the ability to visualise complex S2P data in clean, interactive dashboards.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
24-01-2020
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
Working as part of a dynamic and growing business, you will support the service line globally.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
24-01-2020
LOCATION
Melbourne
ACS Foundation
Internal training will be provided on vendor partners tools to develop hands-on capabilities in Security.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
09-01-2020
LOCATION
Brisbane
ACS Foundation
The successful candidate will have an existing foundation of technical capabilities including operating systems, IT Operations and scripting (shell).
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
09-01-2020
LOCATION
Melbourne
ACS Foundation
Interpreting the results of findings and vulnerabilities for prioritisation of remediation
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
09-01-2020
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
Tenacity and drive to build a career in security, paired with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills will be essential in achieving success in this position.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
09-01-2020
LOCATION
Canberra
ACS Foundation
Based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,300 professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most compreh
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
20-12-2019
LOCATION
Melbourne
ACS Foundation
Working with a range of technologies including server hosting equipment, switches, virtualisation, and firewalls, your role will be to manage and maintain cloud hosting solutions for our corporate and government customers. You will work as part of an infrastructure operations team reporting directly
ACS Foundation
Join our international award winning web development team working on high profile projects for large corporations and government. Our head office is located in Brisbane, QLD.
ACS Foundation
We will provide you with rewards and opportunities tailored to your personal and professional goals.
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
20-12-2019
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
We recognise that the success of our business and our clients rely on the skills, knowledge and ideas of all our people. Our environment is one in which high performance is expected, in return, we will provide you with rewards and opportunities tailored to your personal and professional goals.
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
20-12-2019
LOCATION
Perth
ACS Foundation
This scholarship amounts to $38,000 tax-free for an Undergraduate student and $42,000 tax-free for a Postgraduate student, working 12 months full-time at 38 hours a week.
JOB TYPE
Scholarships
START DATE
20-12-2019
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
The Spotlight Retail Group (SRG) is a growing and diverse retail business Including two brands (Spotlight and Anaconda). The IT Development and Integration team plays a crucial part as we help support over 180 stores located throughout Australia as well as New Zealand, Malaysia and Singapore
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
20-12-2019
LOCATION
Melbourne
ACS Foundation
Working in the software development team, it is a requirement that you have a sound understanding of OOP, ideally utilising the C# programming language with ASP.NET.
JOB TYPE
Scholarships
START DATE
20-12-2019
LOCATION
Newcastle
ACS Foundation
The experience gained in this role will be valuable in developing a successful IT career.
JOB TYPE
Scholarships
START DATE
20-12-2019
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
We are proud to be a central part of News Corp, a leading global network of powerful brands in news and information services, sports programming in Australia, digital real estate services, book publishing, digital education and pay-tv distribution in Australia including Fox Sports, Dow Jones, Harpe
JOB TYPE
Scholarships
START DATE
20-12-2019
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
Our new generation software platform uses new technology topologies like Web SPA as its user interface and a websocket transport layer between the server and front end to communicate.
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
20-12-2019
LOCATION
Melbourne
ACS Foundation
Do you want to get paid to work with and learn from a committed and supportive team who are changing the way a global business uses technology?
JOB TYPE
Scholarships
START DATE
20-12-2019
LOCATION
Newcastle
ACS Foundation
Elula is an exciting artificial intelligence and machine learning software-start-up based in Sydney. Our AI products use cutting edge engineering and machine learning algorithms combined with mathematical optimisation to help customers realise the commercial benefits of AI across; Customer Retention
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
20-12-2019
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
LogMeIn simplifies how people connect with each other and the world around them to drive meaningful interactions, deepen relationships and create better outcomes for individuals and businesses.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
20-12-2019
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
Robobai is an Australian-owned AI business providing procurement teams with the ability to visualise complex S2P data in clean, interactive dashboards.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
20-12-2019
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
Synergy is WA’s biggest energy retailer, supplying customers with electricity and gas. Supporting close to one million residential, business and industrial customers within the South West Interconnected System (SWIS) of Western Australia.
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
20-12-2019
LOCATION
Perth
ACS Foundation
The candidate may also be required to perform technical testing, write documentation and be involved in AGILE processes and rituals.
JOB TYPE
Graduate Jobs
START DATE
20-12-2019
LOCATION
Newcastle
ACS Foundation
The internship will provide the candidate exposure and experience in working with IT tools, technologies in IT, website design and digital marketing platforms.
JOB TYPE
Internships
START DATE
20-12-2019
LOCATION
Sydney
ACS Foundation
The organization is seeking flexible individuals who are willing to learn and develop personally and professionally. Required Skills/Knowledge
JOB TYPE
Scholarships
START DATE
20-12-2019
LOCATION
Sydney
About the ACS Foundation
ACS Foundation
The ACS Foundation organises paid university work experience hosted in Australia's technology sector. We bring together employers, universities, and students to create work placement scholarships, internships and graduate jobs. Students receive fortnightly payments for the duration of their placement while building the foundation of a technology career. The ACS Foundation works in partnership with over 200 Australian companies and 35 universities nationally to provide around 300 placements annually. 79% of our students accept further graduate roles with our partner companies after their initial placement.
The Foundation History
An initiative of the Australian Computer Society, the ACS Foundation was established in August 2001 to increase Australia's work-ready graduate pipeline. In the last 19 years, we have:
- Awarded over 6,500 scholarships collectively valued at over $60 million..
- Created integrated technology career pathways from primary to secondary schools through to university and industry.
The ACS Foundation's four broad programs include:
- Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Scholarships and Internships for university students: Host organisation provides a scholarship for an undergraduate student to experience the real workplace on a part-time or full time basis over an extended period, up to 48 weeks.
- Foundation Jobs for new IT professionals: Employment arrangements for entry-level ICT jobs.
- The Big Day In for primary and high school students: Articulate tech-savvy speakers meet passionate school students to forge exciting pre-career connections.
- Careers Foundation: Visually plotting the technology landscape for high school students (years 8-12) and celebrating technology careers as they progress
Hear from Students
ACS Foundation
Shaun - Web Developer
Harry - Solutions Architect
Alex - Entrepreneur
Kate - Graphic Designer
New Student quotes/experience from this year.
"My experience with ACS foundation has been so amazing. They are really prompt in replying and putting you on the right track. ACS foundation helped me get a job at a position I was interested in. They have been really professional and accountable. Would highly recommend ACS to all the job seekers. Thank you ACS foundation!!"
- Devneet Virdi
Rated the recruitment experience as 10/10 - Chaz Lambrechtsen, IT Intern at Holmann Webb
Frequently Asked Questions
ACS Foundation
Do I need to be enrolled with an Australian University to apply for a WIL (Work Integrated Learning) Scholarship?
Yes. You should be enrolled with an Australian University in either a technical or business related degree program. You should have completed at least one full semester with a minimum of a credit average on your academic transcript.
Can I apply for a WIL Scholarship if I have graduated?
If you are intending to enrol in a post-graduate study program with an Australian university, then you can apply for a WIL scholarship. If you do not wish to enrol in post-graduate study, then you can apply for an entry level technology role through our Foundation Jobs Program.
What happens at the end of the WIL scholarship?
Most host organisations have robust graduate programs. Their graduate programs are designed to select students from their WIL placements. A 2011 ACS Foundation survey found that 79% of WIL placement students received graduate employment offers from their host organisation.
Should I wait until I graduate to look for work?
As soon as you start tertiary studies, your career has already started. Employees are increasingly selecting their graduates from those have completed internships with them. To give yourself the best chance at the best jobs, you should ensure you complete an internship or scholarship placement while you are at university.
What is the difference between an internship and a WIL scholarship?
An internship is a general term for a work-based experience while a student is studying at university. An internship placement is often completed during a university's vacation period. A WIL scholarship is similar to an internship, but it often runs in parallel with the university semester. A WIL scholarship may span both the university vacation and also run concurrently with a university semester.
Do I need to defer my studies to accept a WIL scholarship?
It depends on the scholarship you are applying for. Some WIL scholarship placements are longer than others. It is your choice if you want to take a full study load, part-time study load or defer your studies for the semester in which you complete your WIL scholarship.
How do I use your application portal?
Internships
ACS Foundation
Because of the large volume of internships we facilitate, we have applications intakes that are open year round. However peak intake periods are February and August each year. Students should contact the ACS Foundation regarding an internship 6 months prior to intending to start an internship. Our placement roles vary from Data Analyst to Software Developer to Marketing Support. Host companies are looking for students who show dedication teamwork and good communication skills.
Specific criteria apply for each role on our website. Some roles are limited to those that have permanent residency and some are open to student and graduate visa holders. Regardless, you should have a minimum of a credit average and applicants can expect an initial phone interview with the ACS Foundation, with the possibility of a face to face interview with the host company.
Placements vary from part time to full time and from 3 months to 12 months in duration. Placements are located around Australia – especially in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. The nature of the work experience is designed to will be relevant to technology and business related studies and provide as much academic credit as possible.
The Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Industry is broad. No matter where you want to take your career, an internship is the perfect starting point to explore your options. The ACS Foundation is well positioned to help introduce you to a variety of tech-related career opportunities.