CareerDC Internships charges a fee for the coordination of each internship program. You'll get a tailored CV, interview training, interviews with host organisations scheduled for you, an internship placement relevant to your studies, academic credit as applicable, an accredited WIL course (if relevant) and certificate of completion at the end of the placement.

Apply Your Learning in Practice and Get Hands-on Work Experience

If you are ready to take your studies from theory to practice, the aged care internship program, facilitated by CareerDC, will help you get study-relevant practical experience.

Who can apply

Current students enrolled in Australian universities or colleges

If you're studying a relevant degree and want to gain practical, real-world experience in an aged care setting, this program helps apply your learning, develop skills and learn from established professionals.

New graduates

If you've recently finished your degree and would like work experience that complements your studies, you may be able to join the program and combine the work experience placements with an accredited WIL program.

About Internship Tasks and Activities

Your internship host organisation will be matched with your study background, internship needs and location. Whilst your work experience placement tasks with depend on your study background and your particular host company, your internship could include things like:

• Observing and learning about customer service and management
• Developing an understanding of the aged care sector including funding and accreditation
• Learning about different types of aged care settings and systems of documentation
• Observing and learning about managing clinical cases involving musculoskeletal, neurological and cardio-respiratory conditions

What's Included in the Program

CareerDC charges a fee for the coordination and facilitation of the internship program. The coordination service includes:

• CV editing and customisation
• Matching with suitable host organisations based on study background and location
• Interviews coordinated and scheduled with potential host organisations
• Interview coaching and preparation
• An internship relevant to your studies
• Academic credit if your degree requires it
• Option to combine placement with an accredited Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program, where relevant

About CareerDC

Since 2011, CareerDC has been facilitating internship programs and connecting international and local students in Australia with internship opportunities. 1000s of students have already benefited from our internship coordination and placement service Australia wide.

How to Apply

Apply now with your CV to learn more about how the internship program works and what's included. Send your resume to CareerDC and we'll be in touch to discuss the next steps.