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

• Apply your chemical engineering knowledge in practice
• Gain insight into industry operations
• Develop professional skills in a real Australian workplace

Who Can Apply?

Engineering students in Australian universities

• International and local students in Australia
• Currently enrolled in a chemical engineering degree at an Australian university or college
• The program helps you meet your degree's internship requirements and gain practical work experience

New graduates and students without a placement requirement

• International and local students in Australia
• Recently graduated with a chemical engineering degree from an Australian university or college
• Or an engineering student without a degree-built internship requirement
• You're looking to gain degree-relevant work experience
• You may be able to apply for the program and combine your internship placement with an accredited Work Integrated Learning program

About Host Companies and Internship Tasks and Learning Experiences

The 12-week internship program is matched to your background, internship goals, availability and preferred location. Example host companies include:

• Analytical laboratories specialising in quality control and compliance
• Businesses working with construction and industrial chemical solutions
• Engineering service providers focused on technology and processing industries

Your internship tasks and learning experiences will vary depending on your particular host company but could include:

• 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
• Participating in site visits or client project activities

About CareerDC

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

Program Overview

The Chemical Engineering Internship Program includes:

• A customised internship placement in chemical engineering
• 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

*** Please be aware that the program comes with a coordination fee that covers the full placement service ***

How to Apply

Send your CV to CareerDC to get started. We'll provide full details of the Chemical Engineering Internship Program and guide you through the next steps to secure your placement.