Hospitality placements in Australia
Wide variety of Hospitality & Events roles in one of the world’s strongest economies
Flexible dates & durations. Book now from £200
Develop your hospitality career in one of the world’s leading tourist destinations.
Gain valuable international experience with a tailored hospitality placement in Australia’s thriving tourism and visitor economy.
Our Hospitality Placements in Australia are designed around your degree, career goals, skills and previous experience. Choose from opportunities in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide, with flexible start dates and placement durations available throughout the year.
You’ll gain hands-on experience in one of Australia’s carefully selected four or five-star hotels, working alongside experienced hospitality professionals in a high-quality international environment.
Destination: Australia – Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide
Start Date: Any Monday of the year (except end-December)
Duration: 2–12 months
Age: University students & recent graduates
Accommodation: Homestay or shared flats with other students
Placement Roles: Banqueting, Culinary Arts, Events & Catering, Food Service & Bar, Front Office & Guest Services, Hotel Operations, Restaurant Management and Sommelier
What to expect
On this Australia hospitality placement you can expect:
- A hospitality placement tailored to your studies, experience and career interests
- Practical experience with a four or five-star Australian hotel or resort
- A dedicated workplace supervisor and structured training
- Pre-departure guidance from the UK team
- An orientation when you arrive
- Ongoing support from the team in Australia
- Support with university paperwork where required
- The opportunity to develop your CV, confidence and professional network
Our programme combines professional work experience, travel and personal development, helping you build your CV while having the adventure of a lifetime.
On this all-inclusive group trip, you can expect:
- A fully supervised programme from arrival to departure
- Support from our staff who help everyone settle in, even if it’s your first time abroad.
- A guaranteed work placement in a local organisation
- Shared accommodation and two meals a day
- The company of other teen interns who you’ll get to know through projects, social activities, and excursions.
- Fixed start and end dates. You’ll follow a set itinerary, offering a structure that suits 18-19 year olds.
- Airport transfers, local transport starter credit and in-person orientation
- A ready-made group of friends your age
- Weekend excursions and social events
- A certificate of completion and reference letter on request
Our programme combines internship experience, travel and personal development, helping you build your CV while having the adventure of a lifetime.
Everything you need to know
Is a hospitality placement in Australia right for me?
If you’re an undergraduate, recent graduate or hospitality professional looking to gain practical international experience, a hospitality placement in Australia could be the perfect next step.
Our placements are ideal for people who want to develop customer-service, operational and management skills in an international hospitality environment. Whether you’re studying Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, Tourism Management or a related subject, we’ll match you with a placement that complements your experience and career ambitions.
Applicants from other degree backgrounds, including Business or Languages, may also be eligible if they have at least six months’ hospitality industry experience.
With flexible start dates and durations, you can fit your placement around your university timetable, placement year or graduation plans.
Whether you’re completing a placement year, internship module or seeking international experience before taking the next step in your career, our Hospitality Placements in Australia combine professional development, personal growth and the adventure of living overseas.
What placement roles are available?
Hospitality placements are available with global luxury hotel chains, boutique hotels, resorts, restaurants and events venues. Roles can include:
- Banqueting
- Culinary Arts
- Events & Catering
- Food Service & Bar
- Front Office & Guest Services
- Hotel Operations
- Restaurant Management
- Sommelier
- Reservations and bookings
- Food and beverage operations
- Guest relations
- Housekeeping operations
- Conference and events support
- Sales and hospitality administration
- Tourism and visitor services
- Supervisory or management support
Other roles may be possible and are confirmed according to your preferences, skills, previous experience and the host organisation’s requirements.
Your exact role and responsibilities will be confirmed on a case-by-case basis.
You’ll be assigned a workplace supervisor who will welcome you on your first day, introduce you to the team and explain your training plan. They’ll be your main day-to-day contact and will provide guidance, feedback and support throughout your placement.
Your tasks will depend on the host organisation and department. You may welcome guests, support food and beverage service, assist with events, help manage bookings, learn hotel systems, support restaurant operations or contribute to guest-experience projects.
You’ll gain a genuine insight into how an Australian hospitality organisation operates.
What skills will I develop?
Your placement will help you develop practical hospitality skills while gaining experience in an international working environment.
Depending on your role, you may develop skills in guest services, communication, teamwork, problem-solving, organisation, time management, food and beverage service, events, reservations, complaint handling and hospitality software.
You’ll also learn about Australian service standards and workplace culture.
Living and working abroad can make you more independent, adaptable and confident.
By the end of your placement, you’ll have valuable experience for your CV, strong examples to discuss in interviews and a clearer understanding of the hospitality career paths that interest you.
Where in Australia will I be?
Our colleagues on the ground in Australia are based in Sydney and our placements are located in:
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Brisbane
- Adelaide
You can tell us if you have a preference for the location of your placement, but we’ll always ask you to remain flexible because we strongly believe that finding you the perfect placement is more important than its location. However, it will be in one of the above cities.
What are the aims of this placement?
The aim of your Hospitality Placement in Australia is to develop practical industry skills, gain professional knowledge and make a valuable contribution to your host organisation and its guests.
You’ll take responsibility for day-to-day duties, support busy service periods, contribute to events or guest-experience projects and learn how different departments work together. You’ll leave with stronger skills, greater confidence and a clearer understanding of hospitality operations in Australia.
Join our Hospitality Placement Programme in Australia to gain international experience, develop professional contacts and make the most of living and working overseas.
What’s a typical day?
After getting ready at your accommodation, you’ll travel to your host organisation. Depending on where you’re based, you may walk or use public transport such as a bus, train or tram. If you’re staying with a host family, they can help you plan the easiest route.
Hospitality operates 24 hours a day, so your schedule may include mornings, evenings, weekends or rotating shifts. Your working hours and days will be confirmed by the host organisation and will comply with the agreed placement schedule.
Every placement is different. You could be preparing for breakfast service, welcoming and checking in guests, supporting restaurant or bar operations, assisting with conferences and events, handling bookings, helping with guest enquiries or learning behind-the-scenes hotel operations. Whatever your role, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals and make a genuine contribution.
Before you travel, we’ll provide detailed information about your host organisation, department, role, expected uniform or dress code, working schedule and what to expect during your first few days.
Outside your scheduled placement hours, you’ll have time to relax, explore your local area, meet other interns and enjoy Australia’s beaches, cafés, restaurants and attractions. Hospitality schedules vary, so your free time may fall on weekdays as well as weekends.
What’s included
There are no hidden costs for the items listed below – making it easier to budget and plan.
For more details visit the FAQs.
Tailored hospitality placement
Workplace supervisor
Orientation with your host company
Regular check ins with our staff
1-1 interview training calls
Accommodation advice
Detailed pre-trip information
Pre-trip video calls with our UK office
Assistance with visa application
University liaison (where required)
Health and safety documentation support
Travel insurance advice
Social meetings after arriving in Australia
Certificate of completion
References for future applications (on request)
Food and Accommodation
You can either choose to live with a local Australian family or in your own rented apartment with other young people.
Some interns like the home comforts and support of a host family, especially while they’re first settling into life in Australia.
Other people prefer the independence of living in their own apartment or sharing with other interns. We can give advice about both options.
“The process of getting to my placement was quick and easy with your help.”
Leanne Peak, Leeds Beckett University
Safety and staff support
Your safety and wellbeing are our highest priority. Before you travel, we’ll help you prepare for your placement and provide all the information you need to feel confident about living and working in Australia.
When you arrive at your placement, you’ll receive an orientation to help you settle in, and our colleagues in Australia will be available throughout your placement to offer practical advice, answer questions and provide ongoing support whenever you need it.
Our UK team also remains on hand before and during your placement.
We carry out appropriate health and safety checks with our host organisations and can assist with any university paperwork or documentation required to help ensure your placement meets your course requirements.
Whether you need guidance before you leave or support while you’re in Australia, you’ll always have an experienced team to turn to.
Prices & How to Book
1. Check our prices below
2. Complete online booking form & pay £200 acceptance fee
3. We’ll confirm your place!
Duration | GBP £ |
Up to 6 months | £1,800 |
7 to 12 months | £2,400 |
The £200 acceptance fee is paid at the end of the booking form (takes ~5 minutes). Then we’ll confirm your place within 1 working day.
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If you or your parents have any questions before booking, just send them to us using the form below or request a video call and we’ll message you back to book it in. We are always happy to talk everything through.
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Map & Location
Our business placements in Australia are available in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide – all major cities with strong economies and lots to do after work and at weekends.
Who can join
Hospitality placements in Australia are available to university students, recent graduates and people already working in hospitality. Accepted degree areas include:
- Culinary Arts
- Hospitality Management
- Hotel Management
- Tourism Management
- International Hospitality Business Management
- Events Management
- Food and Beverage Management
- Restaurant Management
- Travel and Tourism
- Business or Languages with relevant hospitality experience
Applicants from other degree backgrounds with at least six months’ hospitality industry experience.
If you have a different background, please email your CV to info@placement-year.org so we can check your eligibility.
What are the trip dates
You can start your Hospitality Placement in Australia on any Monday throughout the year (excluding the Christmas and New Year period), giving you the flexibility to fit your placement around your university timetable, placement year or graduation plans.
How long does my placement last?
Hospitality placements typically last 2–12 months, giving you the flexibility to choose a duration that fits in with your university placement requirements, summer holiday dates or travel plans.
What professional support will I receive?
- A supervisor at your host company – this will be a full-time employee who knows all about your role and requirements
- A structured work schedule
- Practical tasks and projects
- Support from our UK office
- Ongoing contact while abroad
- Communication with your university, where needed
What staff support will I receive?
Our UK head office, based in Brighton, will be in touch with you by email, WhatsApp and Teams calls before the trip to ensure you are fully prepared and ready.
In Australia, one person at your host company will be assigned as your day-to-day work supervisor, they will be in charge of your training and supervision at the host company.
Our staff in Sydney will be on hand throughout the trip to guide, support and assist whenever required.
What are the benefits of doing a placement abroad?
Placements offer a fantastic chance to explore new places while taking part in meaningful work.
Not only will you gain valuable work experience that strengthens your CV or résumé, but you will also develop key transferable skills, including teamwork, communication, and presenting ideas effectively.
Most importantly, you will have a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a different culture and experience a new way of life firsthand.
What’s included in your Australia business placement?
We’ve designed our Hospitality Placements in Australia to provide all the support you need before, during and after your placement, while giving you the flexibility to arrange your own travel and living costs.
Your programme includes:
- A tailored business placement matched to your degree, skills and career goals
- A dedicated workplace supervisor
- A detailed placement description before you travel
- CV review and interview guidance
- Pre-departure support from our UK team
- Visa guidance and application advice
- Assistance with arranging accommodation
- Orientation with your host organisation
- Ongoing support from our UK and Australian teams throughout your placement
- Health and safety checks with your host organisation
- Support with university paperwork where required
- 24/7 emergency assistance
- Certificate of completion
- Professional reference (on request)
What’s not included:
- International flights
- Visa application fees
- Accommodation costs
- Meals
- Airport transfers
- Local transport
- Travel insurance
- Personal spending money
What kind of accommodation is it?
Most people rent a room in a shared apartment – shared bathroom, kitchen & living space but your own private bedroom.
Another option is to live with a local family and we can organise this for you if that helps. You may just do this for the first month while you settle in and view shared apartments.
You’ll arrange your own accommodation but we’ll give you information and advice to help you.
This gives you the flexibility to choose what suits your budget and lifestyle.
Student with her homestay family in Sydney
How much free time is there?
Hospitality schedules vary and may include mornings, evenings, weekends or rotating shifts. You’ll have free time outside your agreed placement hours, although your days off may fall during the week rather than always at weekends.
You decide how many days / week you do the placement. Tell us when you join and we’ll agree it with the host company before you arrive.
How far in advance should I apply?
The earlier the better!
Our most popular placements are often booked up many months in advance.
Most people join us 6 to 12 months before their start date. This allows enough time to arrange your placement and prepare for your move to Australia.
Normally the minimum is at least 2-3 months before your preferred start date.
If you’re hoping to travel quicker, please contact us and we’ll do our best to help.
What’s the booking process?
Complete our online booking form and pay the £200 Acceptance fee at the end of the form. The next working day we will email to confirm your place and send more information.
We’ll then begin arranging your tailored placement and contact you to discuss your experience, career goals and preferred start date.
Once your placement is confirmed, we’ll guide you through the remaining preparations before you travel.
You’ll have plenty of 1-1 video calls / whatsapps with our staff in Brighton – it’s a nice friendly personalised service. You always have chance to ask your questions and we welcome parents to contact us so they feel part of the process too.
Are placements paid?
Pay and benefits vary between hospitality host companies and roles. Some placements may include an hourly wage, allowance, meals on duty or other benefits, while others may be unpaid; it will all be confirmed in your individual placement offer.
If your placement is unpaid, we can arrange a reduced placement schedule of 2, 3, or 4 days per week, giving you flexibility to take a separate part-time paid job alongside your placement. Doing a part-time paid job for 2 days / week normally gives enough income to cover living costs. Hospitality placements may involve shift work, so this arrangement must be agreed in advance.
Some host organisations may offer a small allowance or other benefits like daily commuting costs or lunch, but this cannot be guaranteed.
Can the placement form part of my degree?
Yes. Many students complete their placement as part of a placement year, internship module or work experience requirement.
We regularly work with universities and can tailor placements to meet academic requirements where possible.
Can you complete my university paperwork?
Yes. We’re happy to complete any placement documentation required by your university and liaise directly with your placement or employability team where necessary.
Will I need a visa?
Yes, most likely.
It depends on your passport nationality.
Most participants complete their placement on an Australian Working Holiday Visa, which allows eligible young people to live and work in Australia for up to 12 months.
We’ll provide guidance on the visa application process and help you understand the requirements before you apply.
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