International Ocean Institute
Townsville, Australia
Australia-006
Internship Description
About the Organization:The International Ocean Institute Operational Centre for Australia and the Western Pacific (www.orda.com.au) is located in Townsville, Queensland Australia and is based at the James Cook University, Douglas Campus. Established in April 2002, IOI (Australia) enhances links between Australia and its developing country neighbors in Oceania and the Western Pacific. It also provides an interface between science and the social sciences on issues relating to the sustainable use of coastal and ocean resources. The IOI promotes education, training and research to enhance the peaceful uses of ocean space and its resources, its management and regulation as well as the protection and conservation of the marine environment.
The IOI was established in 1972 (www.ioinst.org), with its headquarters based in Malta. The IOI network comprises a total of 26 Operational Centres, working in partnership with a range of host educational and research institutions, mostly in developing countries.
Training: The IOI network offers a variety of training programmes featuring short courses; they are coordinated under the IOI’s training programme IOI-OceanLearn. OceanLearn is coordinated by IOI (Australia).
Research and Policy Development: IOI (Australia) works on projects focusing on biodiversity conservation and ocean and coastal management, coral reef monitoring and invasive species surveys. Links are maintained between Australian institutions, funding agencies and developing country partners in the Western Pacific (Pacific Islands, Indonesia & Thailand). IOI (Australia) is unable to support research involving SCUBA diving or extensive field work. Most successful interns have been policy oriented or involve consolidating research outcomes and literature reviews from across the IOI’s global network.
Consulting partnership: IOI (Australia) works with Oceania Research & Development Associates, Inc. registered in Apia, Samoa (www.orda.com.au) on projects such as the Global International Waters Assessment and biodiversity projects in South East Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Local Activities:
Job Description:
This is a six-month internship position. Interns will assist with research, workshops, conferences and publications in areas where their interests best match those of IOI (Australia). Interns will be expected to complete an individual research project during the term of their internship.
Additional Information:
This internship is an ideal opportunity for graduate students seeking thesis project opportunities. It will also provide a good insight on how a non-governmental organization operates.
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Start Date:
any term
Duration:
Six-month commitment preferred.
Number of Positions:
1
Intern Qualifications
Academic Background:International/Environmental Law, Environmental Sciences; Oceans Policy; Natural Resource Management; Marine Biodiversity; Coastal Management or Planning; Fisheries; Anthropology; Social Science
Skills/Experience:
Good communication skills are required. Interns will work among world-experts based at the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, the Australian Institute of Marine Science, James Cook University and the Reef and Rainforest Research Centre. Other nearby facilities include the Museum of Tropical Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef Headquarters.
Interns should be able to work independently.
**Please highlight academic or practical training focal areas, previous research, conferences, presentations, or papers in application materials.
Language Requirement:
English
Other Requirements:
Students will work with the IE3 Oceania Regional Director and IOI to obtain an Occupational Trainee visa for Australia.
Internship Costs
Program Fees:The program fee includes tuition, internship site development and placement, pre-departure orientation, international health insurance, internship monitoring and follow-up.
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Note: The program fee does not include airfare, housing, living expenses or any other estimated costs noted below.
Note:
Any financial or in-kind support provided by the host organization is explicitly indicated.
Compensation:
None. Compensation is not allowed on this visa.
Accommodation:
Assistance to find affordable and convenient housing will be provided. Past interns have paid approx. US $275 per month for a home shared with other local college students.
International Travel:
Approximately $1,600
Cost of Living:
The estimated living costs per month (e.g. shared accommodation, food and local transport, etc.) would be in the range of A$1,000 – A$1,200 per month (ca. US$950/month) [estimate based on experience of recent interns].
Housing: A$600/month
Food: A$400/month
Visa/Work Permit: The Australian Government does not allow interns to work.
Local transportation: A$50/month
Miscellaneous: A$150/month
Budget Note:
Applicants should use these estimates for preliminary budgeting purposes.
IE3 will issue an official budget after acceptance by the host organization.
Application Information
Academic Credit:
Up to 12 credits available as per arrangement with supervising department.
Application Materials:
IE3 is a program of the Oregon University System.
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partner universities are also eligible to apply.
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