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Expand your skills on a Professional Internship! You'll intern with reputable organisations and companies. Past students have interned with include Amnesty International, BT (Global), Chubb, University of NSW..and more!

Professional Internships: Through our partner organisation in Australia, we arrange internships for international students and graduates. These internships are custom-designed in a large range of fields. Learn the fundamentals of working in a specialised field associated with your study.

Gap Year Internships: We are also able to arrange internships in a wide range of selected sectors for gap year students who have not yet begun their studies at university. This is an ideal (and often unique) opportunity to get real-life, hands-on experience in the field that you've chosen to make your career.

We match enthusiastic and motivated interns with relevant employers so that you can gain experience in your chosen field and exchange knowledge to the benefit of both parties. Each placement is tailored to meet your individual requirements and we provide you with full support and back-up during your stay in Australia.


With our Professional Internships in Sydney and Melbourne, rarely are two placements ever the same! Each placement is professionally matched and specifically tailored between you and your host organisation. During your application, we will guide you and liaise with you to ascertain exactly what your specifics are and what you hope to achieve on your work experience, to ensure achieve the very best out of your internship.

PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS FOR STUDENTS AT UNIVERSITY OR GRADUATES: The standard internship program is for students and graduates with at least one year of tertiary study in your chosen field. It is expected that students taking the standard internship program have skills and knowledge in their field of study and thus they are assigned more complicated tasks and projects.

INTERNSHIPS FOR GAP YEAR STUDENTS: Gap year internships are designed for high school graduates who have no specialised skill set but would like to gain some entry level work experience in Australia. If you're a gap year student, we can arrange very worthwhile learning internships for you, but your internship will be more “general” as you won't yet have done any post-secondary studies in your chosen field. For example, if you choose a “Marketing” internship, you need to be prepared to undertake some more general roles in the Marketing arena.

Travellers works in partnership with a leading internship placement consultancy to provide you with a once-in-a-lifetime, high-quality experience. The areas we currently work in include the sectors below - to read descriptions of some internships, please click here:

Business Administration (Category 1 and Gap Year)
Education (Category 2)
Fashion (Category 2)
Finance (Category 1)
Graphic Design (Category 1)
Hospitality (Category 1 and Gap Year)

Human Resources (Category 1 and Gap Year)
Law (Category 1)
Marketing (Category 1 and Gap Year)
Media (Category 2)
Social Work

OTHER SECTORS THAT INTERNSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE IN
Advertising (Category 1)
Architecture (Category 2)
Biological Research (Category 2)
Event Management (Category 1 and Gap Year)
Biopharmacy (Category 2)
Finance (not banking) (Category 1)
Education Administration (Category 2)
Engineering (Category 2)
Environmental (Category 2)
Import / Export (Category 1)
Insurance (Category 2)
IT (Category 1)
Interior Design (Category 2)
Journalism (Category 2)
Logistics (Category 1)
Manufacturing (Category 2)
Market Research (Category 1)
Pharmaceutical (Category 2)
NPO (Category 1 and Gap Year)
Psychology (Category 2)
Public Relations (Category 1)
Telecommunications (Category 2)
Real Estate (Category 1)
TV/Film (Category 2)
Sports/Fitness (Category 1 and Gap Year)
Travel & Tourism (Category 1 and Gap Year)


We make all arrangements for your internship in close liaison with you. You'll also be in communication with our partners in Australia during the arrangement process, as well as with our Travellers Team here in the UK. This is to ensure that there is the best possible fit between you and the company and that you are as well prepared as possible before you arrive.

You'll also be provided with a social network so that you get the most out of your stay in Australia, thus you'll have access to organised social events and excursions which will give you opportunities to meet other interns. The following is included in your programme:

Arrangement of your professional internship

Meeting you at the airport.

Evaluation at the internship according to your requirements and/or your university requirements.

Orientation on your first day (Friday), followed by the weekend to explore before starting your Internship on Monday. This session is compulsory and introduces you to our partner consultancy and the city, and informs you about what to do in the city, banking, transportation, etc, and also about what to expect from your internship.

Social activities See Social Activities section below.

Assistance with permanent good accommodation (see Accommodation Section below)

Support for students needing written reports about their experiences for their universities or employers.

24/7 Emergency assistance

Constant monitoring procedures to ensure the quality of the internship remains high.

Weekly intern newsletters, trips and networking functions. This newsletter updates you on events happening in your city each week, news items, intern interviews and gives details about upcoming intern social functions.

Once your placement begins, your Internship will be monitored to ensure you get the most from your internship. At the end of your first week, both Travellers and our partner organisation will make contact with you via telephone or email to check on your initial progress. During the remainder of the internship, you'll receive three appraisal forms. Your host company supervisor will also receive appraisal forms to complete. The “Internship Confirmation Document” that you'll receive prior to your internship contains all the necessary contact information so you have easy access to staff at all times.

Our Travellers Manager, who is based in Perth, will also be available and will liaise with you regularly to ensure that all is going well.

Your Internship will increase your professional and personal development and give you an impressive entry on your CV or Résumé that will make you stand out in those all-important interviews. These internships are excellent!

To read more about some of the internships, please click here. If you would like to discuss any of the above types of internships, please call or email us, we're happy to advise and help as much as possible! If we haven't listed your area of internship, please contact us because we will most likely to able to arrange it for you!

SPECIAL SOCIAL ACTIVITIES THAT CAN BE ARRANGED FOR YOU
Social Functions
Usually, every fortnight (on a Thursday) a social function is arranged, where interns can meet with other interns and staff at a bar in the city. This provides an excellent networking opportunity for interns.

Weekend Trips
Every weekend our Partner Organisation (through their travel partner) arranges trips to various sightseeing destinations in and around Sydney. Trips include Hunter Valley winery tours, Blue Mountains, Surf trips and Dolphin watching (fees apply).

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:

An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into Australia!

You'll learn a lot from experts in your field about how they work in a cultural environment that's different to what you're used to.

New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional development.

An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head and shoulders above most others in the job market

And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!

Duration

Available all year round. Our placements are very flexible, you can choose your own start and finish dates.

Start Dates

Flexible start and finish dates you choose. Our placements are flexible and can be tailored to match your preferences. For availability please contact the office.

Costs / Benefits

Costs vary depending on length of placement, and which category the project falls into:

There are three Categories of Internships:
Gap Year Internships: £1,195 for up to 12 weeks.
Category 1 Internships: £1,125 for 4 weeks to 16 weeks
Category 2 Internships: £1,225 (4-6 weeks). £1,425 (7-12 weeks) £1,625 (13-26 weeks)

You can participate for up to one year, subject to visa requirements.
Included is full support from the moment of booking and throughout your placement to your return home. There are support staff 24/7 in all our destinations worldwide and a 24 hour emergency international telephone line direct to the Head Office. You’ll be met at the nearest airport on your arrival by our in-country manager who will take you to your accommodation and give you a full induction into the area. He/she will also be on call 24/7 and you’ll see them frequently.
Pre-departure you’ll receive comprehensive information about every aspect of your placement and necessary preparations, ranging from what to pack, to visa information, to what to do on your weekend travel in the country. Your safety, well being and happiness throughout your placement are our primary concerns and we will keep in touch with you throughout. International flights, accommodation and food are not included.

Requirements

Professional Internships: A minimum of 1 year of study completed in your area of interest. Upper-intermediate level of English proficiency (IELTS 6.0) prior to commencing your placement.
Gap Year Internships: English language proficiency is necessary.