NAB
Be part of the NAB journey and join one of Australia’s largest Technology Internship programs!
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney and 1 other locations
Deutsche Bank
You’ll become part of a collaborative and inclusive workplace as you build on your technical and interpersonal skills, take on real responsibilities, hear from senior leadership through our speaker series, work on live projects, grow your network and learn first-hand how we deliver for our clients.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
Deutsche Bank
An internship at Deutsche Bank is your stepping stone to success and your first look into what life is like on our Graduate Programme.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
EY
To ensure you match your interests and career goals, we encourage you to research our service lines before applying.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 6 other locations
EY
Calling all university students and early career data scientists – get ready for the 2021 Better Working World Data Challenge.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 7 other locations
Is this a generalist role?
No
Program Duration
Open for 3 months
Able to work remotely
Yes
Accepts International
Yes
Bank of America
Summer Analysts in the Asia Pacific region participate in a 9 week program, depending on location, which is designed to give you a unique opportunity to gain exposure to life in Investment Banking.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Melbourne
Bank of America
Summer Analysts in the Asia Pacific region participate in a 9 week program, depending on location, which is designed to give you a unique opportunity to gain exposure to life in Investment Banking.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
ANZ
Develop the skills to launch your career in the professional workforce.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 6 other locations
Bloomberg
You have an understanding of the drivers behind market moving stories and events. You're a solution-finder, with a real passion for providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
Citi
Want to explore a career in sales and trading but don't know where to start? Try our free online virtual reality intern experience today!
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 7 other locations
Program Duration
6-8 hours
Is this a generalist role?
No
accepts international
Yes
Remote friendly (Work from home)
Yes
Citi
Want to explore a career in banking but don't know where to start? Try our free online virtual reality intern experience today!
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 7 other locations
Program Duration
6-8 hours
Is this a generalist role?
No
accepts international
Yes
Remote friendly (Work from home)
Yes
GradConnection
Created in collaboration with InsideSherpa and Development Beyond Learning, this program is designed to arm you specifically with the work-readiness skills that will help you to navigate these challenging times, and empower you to thrive as you seek and secure placements, internships and graduate ro
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 5 other locations
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
The Charities & Community Division offers internship opportunities for Master Degree students who are interested in the field of Charities and Philanthropy to support various charities projects.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Hong Kong
Deloitte
Couple your accounting studies with your analytical mind to help design and develop game-changing solutions for our external clients!
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra
Program Duration
6-8 weeks
VACANCIES
500
Optiver
Are you a penultimate / pre-penultimate year student with a passion for quantitative problem solving or financial markets? Do you want to challenge yourself over the summer at one of Australia’s “Top Graduate Employers”?
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
accepts international
Yes
Optiver
Are you a penultimate / pre-penultimate year student with a passion for Finance or Risk Management? Do you like challenges and want to kick start your career at one of Australia’s “Top Graduate Employers”? Do you want to apply your quantitative ability in a collaborative environment?
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
accepts international
Yes
Project Everest Ventures
Secure practical skills whilst tackling the UN’s Sustainable Development goals with an industry partner...without even leaving your home.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 6 other locations
Project Everest Ventures
Apply social entrepreneurship in collaboration with cutting-edge tech companies, to create positive impact in rural communities across Australia.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 7 other locations
NSW Government
The NSW Government Virtual Internship Program allows students to gain insight into the experience of working as a graduate in NSW Government.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 5 other locations
Government Internships and Vacation Programs
Government Internships and Vacation Programs
The public service is one of the largest employers in Australia, providing jobs to 18% of the nation’s working population. The diversity of departments within Federal and State administration, and the range of government-owned organisations and commissioning bodies, ensure that public service is a viable option to consider for students of all disciplines – from arts and science to business and IT. Those wishing to build their career in government before they graduate, or those simply wanting a taste of what government work is actually like, should consider applying for one of the many internships and vacation programs offered by the government and its various bodies.
Depending on their interest students may gain experience in one of the Federal government’s many departments – working in the Office of the Attorney General or the Prime Minister and Cabinet; or within the departments of Agriculture, Communication, Defence, Education, Environment, Finance, Foreign Affairs & Trade, Health, Immigration & Border Protection, Industry, Infrastructure & Regional Development, Social Services or Treasury. Alternatively they could apply for a position in State Government, (or even seek work experience at their local council).
Vacation Programs
Vacation programs are extended internships (ranging from 4-12 weeks depending on department) offered to students who have completed at least a year of study. Usually these will take place in the summer, during December through February. Successful performance in a summer vacation program means an almost certain placement in a graduate program. Vacation work is relevant, interesting and challenging – students are expected to shoulder real responsibility and contribute meaningfully to the administrative or research role of their department. In addition they may get to travel, network and socialise within their branch.
While there are many perks about working for the government, and getting a vacation placement tends to be easier than for a major company, the downside is that vacation work is location-based, meaning that certain Federal vacation programs may be limited to people living in Canberra (or interstate applicants will have to travel there at their own expense), and certain State Governments will have more opportunities available than others (e.g. the NSW government compared with the Tasmanian government). Also, the amount of positions offered each year depends on the incumbent government’s stance on jobs in the public service.
Although it is sometimes the perception that government vacation programs are inferior experiences to commercial vacation programs, government vacation programs compete with the best of commercial opportunities. In particular, the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development stands out in terms of quality – ranked 9th in the country by Australian interns, according to the AAGE ranking 2014.
For more information on the differences between internships and vacation programs, and for tips on how to successfully apply to these programs, check out our general internships and vacation programs guide.
More information about graduate programs in government and public service can be found here.
