CareerDC Internships charges a fee for the coordination of each internship program. You'll get a tailored CV, interview training, interviews with host organisations coordinated and 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.

Get Hands-on Work Experience in Aged Care

Who the Program is Suitable For

• Current students in Australian universities or colleges
• You are studying a relevant degree and want to gain practical, real-world experience in an aged care setting
• The internship program gets you to 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 placement with an accredited WIL program

About Learning Activities and Internship Tasks

CareerDC will match you with an internship host organisation that fits well with your study background, internship needs and location. Whilst your work experience placement tasks will depend on your study background and your particular host company, your internship could include tasks such as:

• 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 Internship 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

We've been facilitating internship programs and work experience placements for both local and international students in Australia since 2011. The programs are designed for students who need study-relevant, hands-on work experience and an academic credit-bearing work experience placement.

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.