CareerDC Internships charges a fee for the coordination of each internship program. You will get a tailored resume, interview training, interview coordination and scheduling, unlimited interviews, a work experience placement relevant to your studies, an accredited WIL course (where applicable) and letter of completion at the end of your placement.

About the Chemical Engineering Internship Program

• Designed for international engineering students in Australian universities
• For practical industry experience with local businesses
• For academic credit and degree requirements

Who Can Apply?

Students in Australia

• You're a current student in an Australian university
• You want engineering work experience with an Australian company
• You want an internship that gives you academic credit towards your degree

New graduates and students without a placement requirement

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

About Host Companies and Tasks

Each 12-week internship program is tailored to your academic background, internship needs, availability and preferred location. To give you a few examples, the internship host companies include:

• Analytical laboratories
• Construction and industrial chemical solutions businesses
• Specialist engineering services providers

As to the tasks, they will vary depending on your particular host company but could include things such as:

• Getting involved in preparing and testing laboratory samples (e.g. water, food, or industrial materials)
• Assisting with quality assurance and research documentation
• Supporting chemical formulation or production processes
• Learn about converting discontinued products into current formulations
• Participating in site visits or client project activities

About CareerDC, Your Internship Facilitator

Since 2011, CareerDC has coordinated internships for students and graduates across Australia. Our focus is on connecting you with host companies that align with your studies and internship needs, helping you gain practical experience and academic credit where required.

Program Overview

The Chemical Engineering Internship Program includes:

• A work experience placement relevant to your engineering studies
• CV updates and interview preparation
• Matching with host companies and arranging interviews
• Ongoing support throughout the internship as needed
• A certificate of completion at the end of the internship

Note that a coordination fee applies and covers the full placement service.

How to Apply

Send your CV to CareerDC to get started. We'll give you all the details about the program, what's included and how it all works.