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Local student means; you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen or a permanent humanitarian visa holder.
Personalised for INTERNATIONAL students.
International student means; you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen or a permanent humanitarian visa holder.

Professional Internship Program

Kick-start your career with a 12-week internship at a reputable company or non-profit organisation.

This opportunity is available to eligible International Students and offered twice a year.

ReadyGrad has helped over 20,000 ambitious students and graduates kick-start their careers through the Professional Internships Program. With a network of 6,000 industry partners, including some of Australia's largest and most recognisable brand names, ReadyGrad interns receive the experience, confidence and networks to stand out in the competitive graduate landscape. In fact, 44 per cent of interns are offered a permanent role with their host company and 99 per cent said that the internship helped them secure a job.

Why join the Professional Internships Program?

  • Gain real-world work experience
  • Receive a reference from a host company
  • Boost your confidence and employability
  • Improve commutation skills

Who can apply for the Professional Internships Program?

To be eligible to apply for the Professional Internships Program you must be:

  • An International Student at Melbourne Polytechnic, and
  • In your final year of a selected Melbourne Polytechnic program.

Eligible programs:

What you'll gain

  • Skills in workplace communication and teamwork
  • Knowledge of business etiquette and organisational practices
  • An internship certificate
  • A Statement of Attainment for Work effectively in a business environment BSBIND201 which will be issued upon successful completion of assessments during the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement.

Commitment

The program requires a commitment of 3 days per week for 12 weeks.

How it works

  1. Submit an Expression of Interest form to the Melbourne Polytechnic International Office via email
  2. ReadyGrad will contact you directly for your resume and any additional documents needed
  3. Meet with the ReadyGrad placement consultant
  4. Get matched with a host company
  5. Participate in an Interview
  6. Receive an offer
  7. Start your placement

You will be provided ongoing support throughout the process.