CareerDC charges a coordination fee for each internship program. The service includes a tailored CV update, host company matching, interview coordination and scheduling, interview coaching, a work experience placement relevant to your studies, academic credit or an accredited Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course (as applicable) and a letter of completion at the end of the placement.

• Apply your academic learning in a professional workplace
• Gain first-hand exposure to design and project processes
• Improve your technical skills
• Develop your soft skills
• Build confidence interning as part of an architectural team

Who can apply

Current university students in Australia

• Ideal for international students in Australian universities
• You want local work experience relevant to your degree
• You need a placement that gives you academic credit

New graduates and students without a placement requirement

• You want Australian work experience to complement your degree
• You've recently graduated
• Your degree does not include an internship component
• You may be able to apply for the program and combine your placement with an accredited Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program

Work experience with Australian host companies

Your 12-week internship placement will be coordinated to align with your academic background, internship needs, preferred location and availability. Example host companies include:

• An architectural interior design practice
• A residential architecture company
• A multi-sector architectural team leading a range of building projects

Your specific responsibilities will depend on your host company but could include learning experiences such as:

• Planning procedures, building codes and day-to-day architectural workflows
• 3D rendering, drafting, visualisations and documentation
• Design presentations, procurement processes and client-focused deliverables

About CareerDC, your internship coordinator

CareerDC has been coordinating internship programs since 2011. We help international and local students in Australia gain degree-relevant work experience with Australian host companies. Our internship placements are designed to support academic credit and skills development.

Program overview

The Architecture Internship Program includes:

• Resume updates
• Matching with host companies
• Interview coordination and scheduling
• Interview coaching
• A work experience placement in architecture
• Academic credit or WIL course
• A certificate of completion

Note: A coordination fee applies and covers the full placement service.

How to apply

Send your CV to CareerDC to apply. We'll provide full details of the internship program and guide you through the next steps to secure your placement.