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We’re looking for interns who are passionate about telling stories and will seize the opportunity to learn from our award-winning journalists during the 10-week paid internship in Melbourne!
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- Adelaide
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- Canberra
- Melbourne
- Perth
- Sydney
Hires applicants with degrees in
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Experience the working world during your summer or winter university holiday by joining our Indigenous Intern Program. You’ll get real work, real clients and real experience.
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- Melbourne
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- Regional New South Wales
- Regional Northern Territory
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Hires applicants with degrees in
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Interested in a career within the STEM space? Looking to develop your skills with real business problems? Now’s your chance with our Deloitte STEM Connect Virtual Experience!
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Available locations
- Adelaide
- Brisbane
- Canberra
- Melbourne
- Perth
- Sydney
Hires applicants with degrees in
- Accounting
- Actuarial Studies
- Administration
- Agriculture
- Architecture
- Arts and Humanities
- Aviation
- Banking and Finance
- Business and Commerce
- Communications
- Compliance
- Computer Science
- Construction
- Consulting
- Customer Service
- Cyber Security
- Data Science and Analytics
- Defence
- Design and User Experience
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Engineering Aerospace/Aeronautical
- Engineering Chemical/Processing
- Engineering Civil/Structural
- Engineering Electrical
- Engineering Environmental
- Engineering Geotechnical
- Engineering Mechanical
- Engineering Mechatronics
- Engineering Petroleum
- Engineering Software
- Environment
- Fast Moving Consumer Goods
- Food Technology
- Funds Management
- Government
- Horticulture
- Hospitality, Sports and Tourism
- Human Resources
- Industrial Design
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
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- Intelligence
- Investment Banking
- Journalism
- Law
- Logistics and Supply Chain
- Management
- Marketing and Sales
- Mathematics
- Media and Advertising
- Mining Oil and Gas
- Operations
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- Procurement
- Project Management
- Property
- Recruitment
- Research and Development
- Retail
- Science
- Statistics
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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
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- Adelaide
- Brisbane
- Canberra
- Melbourne
- Perth
- Sydney
Hires applicants with degrees in
- Accounting
- Actuarial Studies
- Administration
- Agriculture
- Arts and Humanities
- Banking and Finance
- Business and Commerce
- Communications
- Compliance
- Computer Science
- Construction
- Consulting
- Data Science and Analytics
- Design and User Experience
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Engineering Chemical/Processing
- Engineering Civil/Structural
- Engineering Electrical
- Engineering Environmental
- Engineering Geotechnical
- Engineering Mechanical
- Engineering Mechatronics
- Engineering Petroleum
- Engineering Software
- Environment
- Funds Management
- Government
- Horticulture
- Hospitality, Sports and Tourism
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Intelligence
- Law
- Management
- Marketing and Sales
- Mathematics
- Media and Advertising
- Mining Oil and Gas
- Operations
- Planning and Surveying
- Procurement
- Property
- Recruitment
- Research and Development
- Science
- Statistics
- Telecommunications
- Transport
- Utilities
The NSW Government Virtual Internship Program allows students to gain insight into the experience of working as a graduate in NSW Government.
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Available locations
- Adelaide
- Brisbane
- Canberra
- Melbourne
- Perth
- Sydney
Hires applicants with degrees in
- Accounting
- Actuarial Studies
- Administration
- Agriculture
- Arts and Humanities
- Banking and Finance
- Business and Commerce
- Communications
- Compliance
- Computer Science
- Construction
- Consulting
- Data Science and Analytics
- Design and User Experience
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Engineering Chemical/Processing
- Engineering Civil/Structural
- Engineering Electrical
- Engineering Environmental
- Engineering Geotechnical
- Engineering Mechanical
- Engineering Mechatronics
- Engineering Petroleum
- Engineering Software
- Environment
- Funds Management
- Government
- Horticulture
- Hospitality, Sports and Tourism
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Intelligence
- Law
- Management
- Marketing and Sales
- Mathematics
- Media and Advertising
- Mining Oil and Gas
- Operations
- Planning and Surveying
- Procurement
- Property
- Recruitment
- Research and Development
- Science
- Statistics
- Telecommunications
- Transport
- Utilities
The NSW Government Virtual Internship Program allows students to gain insight into the experience of working as a graduate in NSW Government.
Internships
Available locations
- Adelaide
- Brisbane
- Canberra
- Darwin
- Hobart
- Melbourne
- Perth
- Regional New South Wales
- Regional Northern Territory
- Regional Queensland
- Regional South Australia
- Regional Tasmania
- Regional Victoria
- Regional Western Australia
- Sydney
Hires applicants with degrees in
- Accounting
- Actuarial Studies
- Administration
- Agriculture
- Architecture
- Arts and Humanities
- Aviation
- Banking and Finance
- Business and Commerce
- Communications
- Compliance
- Computer Science
- Construction
- Consulting
- Customer Service
- Cyber Security
- Data Science and Analytics
- Defence
- Design and User Experience
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Engineering Aerospace/Aeronautical
- Engineering Chemical/Processing
- Engineering Civil/Structural
- Engineering Electrical
- Engineering Environmental
- Engineering Geotechnical
- Engineering Mechanical
- Engineering Mechatronics
- Engineering Mining
- Engineering Petroleum
- Engineering Software
- Environment
- Exercise Physiology
- Fast Moving Consumer Goods
- Food Technology
- Funds Management
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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.
