Short-term placements in Australia
Gain Real-World Experience, Explore Australia, Boost your Future
Are you a student looking to kickstart your career with hands-on work experience in a professional environment? Our short term placements in Australia enable you to gain real life business experience and enjoy some travel down under during your summer holiday or gap year.
Your short-term internship in Australia
Our Short-Term Internship Programme in Australia is the perfect way to develop practical skills, explore your career options, and build a stand-out CV — all while experiencing life in one of the world’s most exciting destinations.
We connect students with real work experience in leading businesses across a range of dynamic industries, including:
- Accounting & Finance
- Business Development
- Communications
- Event Management
- Marketing
- Human Resources
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Information Technology
- Public Relations
- Sales
- And more…
Whatever your area of interest, our placements are designed to help you gain genuine, relevant experience that sets you apart in a competitive job market.
Beyond the office
Unlike most other organisations, our short internships in Australia include your accommodation and food (2 meals per day).
Why spend time and stress arranging accommodation when you could be learning new skills at work or enjoying your time off?
We include this in the price and our staff make sure the location is convenient for your short internship in Australia.
Joining with friends? We’ll give you a £50 discount and arrange your accommodation together.
What’s included? We make it easy
We’ve designed our internships to be stress-free and student-friendly. Unlike most programmes, we include:
- Accommodation in safe, convenient locations with a local family
- Two meals per day, saving you time and money
- Personal support from our UK and Australia offices throughout your internship
- Pre-arrival guidance and help with visa and travel plans
- Career-focused placement tailored to your interests
- Insurance
- Airport transfers when you arrive in Australia
- CV development
- Interview training
- Detailed role description before you start the trip
- Visa assistance
- Orientation when you arrive in Australia
- 24/7 emergency support
- Certificate of completion
- References
That means no late-night searches for a place to stay or worrying about your budget while abroad. Just focus on learning, growing, and making the most of your time in Australia.
Who can join our short internships in Australia?
Short internships in Australia are available to people with the following backgrounds:
- School leavers – people who recently completed sixth form or college and want to gain experience and training in a particular job during their gap year in Australia, before starting at university and committing to a certain career path.
- Undergraduates – university students who want to gain overseas work experience during a summer holiday without taking a full placement year.
- Graduates – people wanting to travel and gain experience in their chosen field before finding a full-time job after uni.
If you have a different background then please email your CV to info@placement-year.org so we can check your eligibility.
Professional training
We ensure you receive training from an allocated work supervisor.
Your work supervisor will give you training, guidance, and feedback throughout your internship. We’ll even arrange for you to meet your supervisor in a video call before your trip.
They will ensure your work schedule is prepared, and you will be given your own tasks and responsibilities to give you an insight into your chosen career.
Working hard and impressing your colleagues can often lead to more opportunities to develop. You’ll be given references and a completion certificate at the end of your placement.
We will also provide you with CV and cover letter writing support so we can match you to the most suitable host company and so your personal profile is developed by the time you finish on our programme.
Apply now
We keep things simple and quick!
Send your CV and cover letter to us using this page and we'll reply within one working day.
Travelling with friends?
Planning your internship adventure with friends? Let us know — we’ll do our best to place you in the same location, and where possible, within the same organisation or nearby roles.
Exploring Australia and gaining career experience is even more rewarding when you’re doing it with people you know.
Plus, if you recommend a friend who joins the programme, you’ll receive a £50 discount as a thank you. There’s no limit — refer more friends, earn more rewards!
Be sure to mention each other’s names when applying so we can keep you together.
Orientations & Staff support
Our friendly Australian staff will meet you on arrival at the airport in Sydney to welcome you to the programme.
They will take you to your accommodation and show you around the local area. Then you’ll have time to relax, unpack and get some rest before doing your full orientation.
After completing your orientation you’ll be taken to your host company for an introduction before starting your internship.
We’ll be in regular contact with you to check you’re getting on well and we’re on hand 24/7 for emergencies. We’ll also put you in contact with other people on our programme in Australia so it’s easy to meet up and socialise. We even include a trip to Hunter Valley!
Health and safety
Your safety is our first priority.
We complete comprehensive checks before you arrive and we’ll send you full information about your role and host company as well as your accommodation before you leave home.
Any questions or problems, you’re always welcome to call, email or message our friendly staff in our UK or Sydney offices.
Prices & Dates
It’s important to be clear what you’ll pay and receive in return.
Please see our main Prices & what’s included page for full information.
Remember we’ll give you advice about the flight prices, airlines and routes and we’ll assist with your visa application.
How do I apply?
It's easy and quick!
Complete our short application form including uploading your CV and Cover Letter. Please clearly state in your Cover Letter which destination and type of placement you are interested in.
Got more questions? Send us a message!
How do I apply?
It's easy and quick!
Send your CV and Cover Letter to us using our enquiry form.
Please clearly state in your Cover Letter which destination and type of placement you are interested in.
Got more questions? Send us a message!
"I thank you for your support. It really was a great experience."
Fabien Shaikh, Nottingham Trent University
Nepal Business, Jan 2022
"Did a great job at finding me a placement in my chosen country and in my chosen field - especially given the difficulties of Covid and restricted travel."
Harry Moore, Loughborough University
"I always wanted to work in the UK as it has a rich culture. I have expanded my global connections. You were very helpful and informative."
Charmian Chang, University of Surrey
"I improved my communication, confidence, team work skills. Placement Year International is highly professional and organised. The communication and assistance was great, even after everything was sorted out with contracts!"
Feruza Shakir, University of Huddersfield
"It is a great established company with a lovely director who is very engaging to interns. I will recommend for my fellow Bournemouth University students."
Mei Smith, Bournemouth University
"I definitely enjoyed my placement in Nepal and the process for applying was made very easy by the team at Placement Year International."
Sam Galloway, University of Glasgow
