Professional Pathways Australia:  Individualized Placements

Victoria and New South Wales | Australia

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Individualized placements are now available in the Sydney and Melbourne areas of Australia in almost any field! Examples include: Media, event management, law, publishing, HR, marketing, finance, accounting, design and IT. Other locations may be available depending on your career interests and the available matches at the time you intend to go. Placements are facilitated by Professional Pathways Australia.

Internships Details

About the Organization

Professional Pathways Australia is proudly committed to the experience of international exchange and professional development by offering work experience and internships placement programs in Australia for students from all over the world. We provide custom designed internship opportunities in companies and organisations throughout Australia. The purpose of these programs is to provide students and graduates from both Australia and abroad with a practical and professional learning experience in reputable companies in Australia. Professional Pathways Australia is the preferred supplier of internship programs for Monash University and works closely with other leading universities in Australia.

Job Description

Work experience of any kind adds value to your resume, but if you have shown the independence to pursue an internship in the international arena that value is greatly increased. With years of experience Professional Pathways Australia is able to arrange top-level internships in most professional areas which can help you stand out when it comes to applying for a job. Add to that the experience of living in a foreign country and the experience becomes a milestone in life. Professional Pathways Australia offers a variety of programs, each being of high quality and with their own particular criteria. Internship placements are tailored and flexible so as to be able to meet the requirements of the broadest range of applicants. They can arrange placements in most professional industries giving you a multitude of options to choose from, such as:

  • Media
  • Event Management
  • Publishing
  • Import and Export
  • HR
  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Law
  • Business Consulting
  • PR
  • IT
  • Design
  • Administration
  • Insurance
  • Advertising
  • Engineering

# of Positions per term

Multiple

Start Dates

Beginning of any term or semester

Duration of Internship

10-12 week placements or 13-26 week placements

Qualifications

Academic Background

Any field.

Skills/Experience

Junior or senior with significant coursework and/ or experience in career field of interest. This can include courses, extracurricular clubs and activities, community and volunteer projects or paid employment.

Language Ability

English.

Other Requirements

Internship Costs

Total costs vary depending on how long you plan to be abroad, where you will be living, your personal spending habits, and current exchange rates. The following estimates will give you a ballpark figure for this internship. Get help with the math from our handy Cost Calculator.

IE3 Program Fee

The program fee* for the first term of any internship is $2950 - $3150. You do not pay tuition in addition to the program fee. Visit your University's IE3 page for details, costs for additional terms, and campus administrative fees.

*The program fee noted above reflects the anticipated fee increase that will go into effect for the Fall 2010 term and will apply to all terms thereafter.

Estimated One-Time Expenses

Expense Type Price
Host Site Fees

7-12 weeks $1428 AUD (12/08 est $920 USD)
13-26 weeks $1760 AUD (12/08 est $1133 USD)
International Travel $2000
Visa Fees $250 AUD
Recommended Immunizations

*See Additional Cost Information below.

Estimated Monthly Expenses

Expense Type Price/month
Housing $600 AUD
Food Included in accomodation
Local Transportation $100 AUD
Recreation $100 AUD
Personal Expenses $100 AUD

Compensation

None guaranteed. Specifics depend on placement.

Additional Expense Information

The additional host site fee provides you with the following:

  • Custom designed internship
  • Placement guarantee on acceptance of your application
  • Comprehensive orientation and information pack before starting your internship (held in Sydney or Melbourne)
  • Monitoring/support throughout internship (visits and calls)
  • Offer of a 24 hour emergency contact phone number
  • Public liability insurance
  • Visa assistance and handling/endorsement
  • Access to a large network of international interns
  • Weekly newsletter
  • Weekly social activities
  • Company reference letter at completion of internship
  • Professional Pathways Australia Certificate of completion
  • Discounted prices on weekend trips (offered by external companies)
  • Discounted prices on mobile phones and calling cards

Click here for details and associated additional fees (in Australian Dollars)

Additional Information

For an additional optional fee, housing and an airport pick-up can be arranged on the student's behalf.
Click here for a sampling of current opportunities
Requests are filled on a case by case basis. This list is simply provides a sample of the types of internships in whichs students are able to participate

Last Updated on Dec 03, 2008