Internships & Projects

Register for Student Internship

Internships can take place in person or remotely. However, should the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic change, we may request organisations to transition interns to remote work, in line with relevant government guidance.

Thank you for your interest in engaging with our students.

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology is committed to providing its students with the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience.

Students are required to undertake 320 minimum to 350 maximum hours over a 10-16 week period. Students may have flexibility to complete their internship over a shorter period with additional hours per week, particularly during the summer period.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION RE. STUDENT VISAS:
The government has made a change to the work rights attached to student visas. As a result, international students can only work up to 48 hours per fortnight.

Therefore, at present, international students can plan for, and work, for only 24 hours per week as part of their internship. https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500/temporary-relaxation-of-working-hours-for-student-visa-holders

To enable us to advertise your opportunity we need to collect information about your placement.

There is no commitment to take on an intern until you have interviewed students for your position and selected a suitable candidate. However, upon selecting a candidate, we will ask you to agree to the terms of our program including the signing of our standard agreement and complying with occupational health and safety requirements.

For further information on our program, please see our Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology Internship webpage.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Industry Placement Coordinators at engit-placements@unimelb.edu.au

Click on each section below to open and complect the form. Fields with * are required.

Organisation Details

Host Organisation Name *

Contact First Name *

Contact Last Name *

Contact Email *

Contact Phone *

Contact Position *

Is this the name of the person signing the agreement? *

Yes

Signee First Name *

Signee Last Name *

Signee Email *

Signee Phone *

Signee Position *

Is the person submitting this form, or the signatory, an alumnus of The University of Melbourne?

Yes

What degree did you complete at The University of Melbourne?

Host Organisation Country *

Host Organisation Street Address *

Host Organisation Suburb/City *

Host Organisation State/Province/Region

Host Organisation Postcode/ZIP code

Host Website *

Tip: Organisations that attract the best talent stand out by also including videos on their website often from current employees. Focus on benefits or perks you offer like what skills they will acquire working for you, flexible start and finish times or training days

Are you a new or a repeat host? *

New Host

Repeat Host

Are you a Start-Up? *

Yes

How large is the business? *

How large would the student's team be? *

Who would be the student's technical supervisor? *

Can you confirm that the employees don't include interns? *

Yes

Other than the student intern, are any of the other team members interns? *

Yes

Is the team leader a paid employee who is a graduate of a master level degree, and not actually a Masters level graduate student? *

Yes

Are you based in Victoria? *

Yes

Please provide a copy of organisation's COVID safe plan. (or equivalent if applicable in your state - if not applicable in your state just write n/a). Upload COVID safe plan here (max 5MB). *

Agree to adhere to all local regulations regarding COVID -19? *

Yes

Health and Safety Management for Student Internships

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all staff, students, contractors, and other personnel at locations under the management or control of the University. The Health and Safety Policy (MPF1205) supports compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic).

If you need help putting together an OHS policy or management system please use below links to create your OHS Management System

https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/ohs-essentials-program - OHS Essentials program WorkSafe Victoria's OHS Essentials is a free workplace safety consultation service, delivered by independent occupational health and safety (OHS) experts. The service is a great way to receive free, independent and personalised advice to manage safety at your workplace.
https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/occupational-health-and-safety-management-systems - Occupational health and safety management systems Occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMSs) help organisations to continually improve their health and safety performance.
https://saiassurance.com.au/iso-45001 - ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System. The first International Standard for Occupational Health and Safety management systems has been published to address the increasing number of work-related injuries, illnesses and deaths worldwide. Info on quality standard for OHS management system, this info can be used as guidance.

1.0 OHS Management System or Plan

An OHS Management System or Plan is a set of formally documented plans, actions and procedures to systematically manage health and safety in the workplace.

1.1 Does the company have an OHS Management System? *

An OHS Management System is a certified set of plans, actions and procedures to systematically manage health and safety in the workplace. Larger organisations tend to have them; many smaller organisations don't. If you don't have one, don't worry. We are also happy to accept a copy of your OHS policy (just click no and the system will direct you accordingly).

Yes

1.2 If yes, is the OHS Management System certified or accredited? *

Yes

1.3 If yes, attach copy of certificates or letters of compliance *

1.4 Comments

2.0 ORGANISATION Health and Safety Policy

2.1 Does your company have a written company Occupational Health and Safety Policy (OH&S)? *

Yes

If yes, does the policy satisfy the following requirements:

If you have answered no to any of these questions, please outline in the comments section any alternative processes in place to mitigate the relevant risk.

2.2 Is the policy signed by the CEO or equivalent? *

Yes

2.3 Does it outline a clear statement of objectives? *

Yes

2.4 Does it show commitment to improve performance? *

Yes

2.5 Is it relevant to company operations? *

Yes

2.6 Is reviewed on a regular basis? *

Yes

2.7 Attach a copy of the OH&S policy *

2.8 Comments

3.0 Incident Management

3.1 Does your company have documented procedures for the management of incidents? *

Yes

If yes, do they include or provide for: :

If you have answered no to any of these questions, please outline in the comments section any alternative processes in place to mitigate the relevant risk.

3.2 Do these procedures include or provide for OHS related incidents?

Yes

3.3 Do they include or provide for environment related incident? *

Yes

3.4 Do they include for the development on an incident management plan for each site or project? *

Yes

3.5 If yes, please attach evidence of above e.g. copy of training matrix *

3.6 Comments

4.0 Young Worker/Student Internship

Young workers/student interns come from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. All workers are at risk of workplace injury or illness if their workplace fails to ensure equipment and systems of work are safe and without risks to health. For young workers, there are additional factors that can increase the risk of illness or injury at work. https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/young-workers-safety-basics

4.1 Does your company have adequate procedures and resources in place to manage OHS associated with Young Workers/student interns *

Yes

If yes, please provide details of how this would be formally managed:

If you have answered no to any of these questions, please outline in the comments section any alternative processes in place to mitigate the relevant risk.

4.2 Does this include induction training, including workplace familiarisation, Host Company policies, incident/hazard reporting mechanisms, safe work procedures etc.? *

Yes

4.3 Does this include competency-based training for particular work activities? *

Yes

4.4 Does this include "on the job" training? *

Yes

4.5 Does this include buddy systems (eg. nominated on-site buddy or mentor)? *

Yes

4.6 Does this include a training record keeping system including employee competencies, licences permits and certificates? *

Yes

4.7 Does this include adequate supervision *

Yes

4.9 Comments

Position Details

Please note: If you are submitting for different internship positions, you will need to complete the form again.
The form will auto populate your details to make it easier for you.

Position Details:

This will become your position advertisement. Describe your organisation, the team that the position is within, tasks and responsibilities associated with the role and the ideal qualities of the candidate you are looking to attract.

Please consider other special requirements such as key professional skills, specific educational requirements, particular technical skills, requirement to work outside of normal business hours and licenses (driver's license, etc).

The internship needs to offer students a more hands-on (practical) opportunity to learn from industry and provide more exposure to day-to-day operations/problems of an organisation.

The internship needs to align to the students' area of study/discipline.

Research roles will not be considered.

About the organisation - Max 100 words *

Position Title *
Tip: The name of the role must stand out and be simple to understand ensure it attracts them to the role

Position Description - Duties and Responsibilities (400 word minimum to 700 word maximum) *
Must include:

What specific duties and tasks will the intern perform? Quantify each duty and responsibility
What key objectives must be achieved?
The position benefits
A description of the team
Skills required
Give an example of a usual week for the intern

What are the key skills you anticipate students will develop whilst undertaking the internship? (50 word minimum to 70 word maximum) *

Preferred Intake Period *
Select when you would like the intern to undertake the position. This must align to a semester intake.

Summer should be Nov/Dec to Feb/Mar
Semester 1 would be Feb/Mar to May/Jun
Semester 2 would be Jul/Aug to Oct/Nov
No preference

Preferred Intake Period Year *
(If summer please choose year the internship will be ending in (for example a summer internship starts in November 2023 and ends in February 2024 should be 2024).

Payment Type *
Unpaid Internship

Paid Internship

Unpaid Internship (With discretionary Stipend awarded to Student)

Please ensure dates meet the 320 hour requirement only (excluding holiday periods).

(Agreements for your reference only. Please do not sign: VPLA agreement for unpaid internship. PPLA agreement for paid internship.)

We have a non standard agreement for your organisation, would you like to use them instead of the standard agreement? *
Yes

No

Stipend (before GST) *

GST to be paid

Total amount to be paid to The University of Melbourne *
Please note you will be sent an invoice by the University of Melbourne

ABN *
Your organisations ABN is required for if you are awarding a nominal amount of funds to the student (stipend). We will not invoice you this amount until a student is successfully placed into the position.

Name of the organisation *
Please check with your accounts department to ensure the organisation name is correct.

Approx. hours per week *
Students are required to undertake 320-350 hours over a 10-16 week period. Students may have flexibility to complete their internship over a shorter period with additional hours per week, particularly during the summer period.

Approx. commencement date *
(Students can start 2 weeks before semester start date and can work 2 weeks beyond semester end date. Students must meet the 320-350 hour (10-16 week) requirements for the program. We can confirm the exact dates when a student is selected.)
Please ensure dates meet the 320-350 hours excluding holiday periods.

The start and end dates must align within the semester dates to be counted toward internship hours (320 - 350)
Students can start 2 weeks before semester start date and can work 2 weeks beyond semester end date, if the internship is more than 10 weeks - up to 16 weeks.
If the internship is less than 10 weeks it must be completed in the semester teaching dates - (no allowances)

Approx. conclusion date *

How many work days does the organisation take holidays during the intake period (Do not include weekends)? *

Total Approx. Hours :

Is there anything else we need to know about the opportunity?

Targeted Students

The disciplines degrees must align to the role description you have submitted. Please select which disciplines/degrees you would like to consider for this placement (you can select more than one) *
Master of Biomedical Engineering
Master of Biomedical Engineering (Business)
Master of Chemical Engineering
Master of Chemical Engineering (Business)
Master of Chemical Engineering (Materials and Minerals)
Master of Chemical Engineering (Sustainability and Environment)
Master of Civil Engineering
Master of Digital Infrastructure Engineering
Master of Electrical Engineering
Master of Electrical Engineering (Autonomous Systems)
Master of Electrical Engineering (Communications and Networks)
Master of Electrical Engineering (Electronics and Photonics)
Master of Electrical Engineering (Low Carbon Power Systems)
Master of Engineering (Biochemical)
Master of Engineering (Biomedical)
Master of Engineering (Chemical with Business)
Master of Engineering (Chemical)
Master of Engineering (Civil)
Master of Engineering (Electrical)
Master of Engineering (Environmental)
Master of Engineering (Materials)
Master of Engineering (Mechanical with Business)
Master of Engineering (Mechanical)
Master of Engineering (Mechatronics)
Master of Engineering (Software)
Master of Engineering (Structural)
Master of Environmental Engineering
Master of Information Systems
Master of Information Technology
Master of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence)
Master of Information Technology (Computing)
Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
Master of Information Technology (Distributed Computing)
Master of Information Technology (Human-Computer Interaction)
Master of Information Technology (Spatial)
Master of Mechanical Engineering
Master of Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace)
Master of Mechanical Engineering (Business)
Master of Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing)
Master of Mechanical Engineering (Materials)
Master of Mechatronics Engineering
Master of Mechatronics Engineering (Manufacturing)
Master of Software Engineering
Other (please specify discipline)

Study Type
Experimental
Simulation
Design and Development
Other, please specify below

Study Type Other

Do you have a preferred academic supervisor that you want to work with?
No
Yes

Provide supervisor's full name

Number of Students Required

Citizenship Requirement
The government has recently made a change to the work rights attached to student visas. This change is currently temporary and is due to be reviewed in April. As a result, international students can now work up to 40 hours per week; a change from the previous 20 hour per week restriction. Students may have flexibility to complete their internship over a shorter period with additional hours per week, particularly during the summer period.

If you would like to employ an international student beyond the internship period please note many international students from the University of Melbourne stay in Australia to pursue employment after graduating. Recent changes to visa guidelines mean that many international graduates are now able to work in Australia for periods between 18 months and four year upon completing their course. Individual circumstance may vary.

Many of our students currently find themselves stranded in their home countries due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions. The Faculty of Engineering & IT endeavours to make internship opportunities available to these students remotely where practicable. (you can select more than one) *
Would you be willing to accept a student who would be working 100% remotely?
Do you need a student on-site only?
Can the student work a combination of both onsite and remotely?

Application Procedure
Application Procedure
We will advertise your position and provide you with a collated list of applicants to consider. Students will be asked to provide the following documents:

A resume

A cover letter addressing their suitability for the position

If you require further information or require a different application process, please let us know

Is there pre-existing intellectual Property that will be made available by your company?

How did you find out about the internship program? *

Please indicate your organisation's motivations for engaging students through this program (you can select all that apply). This will help us find the most suitable candidate for your role *
To find future graduate talent for our organisation
To fill an immediate need in our organisation
We are struggling to find suitable candidates elsewhere
I am a past student and would like to support current UoM students
Other

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