Project Based Internship

Turn your studies into real world experience

Professional internship placements in Australian businesses. We support you from your first application through to placement and completion, so the experience you gain connects directly to your studies and your career goals.

Begin with an AUD $400 deposit. Balance is payable once your placement is secured.

Duration
8 or 12 weeks
Location
Australia
To begin
AUD $400 deposit
Support
Application to completion

Options and fees

Choose the placement length that fits your course

Both options follow the same process and carry the same level of support. The difference is time in the workplace, which matters if your course sets a minimum placement duration.

Option A

8 week professional internship

AUD3,360

Total program fee

  • Profile review and placement assessment
  • Host company sourcing and interview coordination
  • Placement documentation and confirmation
  • Support throughout the placement
Apply for 8 weeks
Option B

12 week professional internship

AUD4,800

Total program fee

  • Everything in the 8 week placement
  • Four additional weeks in the workplace
  • Suited to courses with longer placement requirements
  • More time to take on substantial project work
Apply for 12 weeks
AUD $400To start

An AUD $400 deposit commences your application and placement process, and is deducted from your total program fee. The remaining balance is payable after you have successfully secured a placement and before your internship start date.

Focus areas

Where placements are sourced

Placements are matched to your field of study and your professional interests. These are the areas we most commonly place students into.

Business ManagementFinanceLeadershipSupply ChainProject ManagementLegal StudiesInformation Technology

Focus areas are indicative. Tell us your specialisation and preferred internship area in your application and we will assess what is available.

The process

How your placement comes together

Six stages, from the moment you apply to the day you finish. You are not left to find a host company on your own at any point.

  1. Application and referral

    We collect what we need to understand your internship requirements:

    • Resume
    • Area of study and specialisation
    • Preferred internship area
    • Skills and career interests
    • Availability
    • Course or internship requirements
  2. Placement assessment

    Our internship team reviews your profile and requirements to determine the type of placement most suitable for you. Where the internship forms part of your studies, we also consider the relevant course or unit requirements so the proposed placement is properly aligned.

  3. Host company sourcing

    We identify potential host companies and present your profile to organisations that align with your skills, studies, interests and internship requirements. Our team manages the host company engagement on your behalf.

    Skills + Studies + Interests + Requirements
  4. Host company interview

    When a host company is interested in your profile, we coordinate an interview. This gives both sides an opportunity to discuss the role, responsibilities, expectations and suitability of the placement.

  5. Placement confirmation

    Once you are selected, we coordinate the arrangements with you and the host company:

    • Internship start date
    • Work schedule and availability
    • Placement details and responsibilities
    • Required internship documentation
    • Host company information
    • Any relevant course or university requirements
    Remaining program fee is payable before your start date
  6. Commencement and ongoing support

    Support does not stop once you start. Our team stays in contact with both you and your host company throughout the placement to monitor progress and assist with internship related matters.

Support

Someone is with you at every stage

Before your internship

Profile reviewPlacement assessmentHost company searchInterview coordinationPlacement confirmation

During your internship

Student supportHost company supportProgress monitoringInternship assistance

Timing

How long does placement take?

Every placement journey is different. The time required to secure an internship depends on:

  • Your field of study and specialisation
  • Your preferred internship area
  • Your availability
  • Specific course or university requirements
  • Availability of suitable host companies
  • Host company interview and selection outcomes

Apply as early as you can

Starting the process early gives our team more time to identify an appropriate host company. It also reduces the risk of delays if you have a required internship commencement or completion date.

If your placement is tied to a unit deadline, tell us the date in your application so we can work backwards from it.

Why this program

What you get that you would struggle to arrange alone

Established host network

Access to a network of host companies and industry partners across Australia.

Placement matching

We work to identify opportunities relevant to your studies, skills, interests and professional goals.

Interview coordination

We manage communication with prospective host companies and coordinate your placement interviews.

End to end support

Support from application and placement sourcing through to the internship itself.

Ongoing monitoring

We stay connected with you and your host company for the full duration of the placement.

Career focused experience

Build professional experience, industry knowledge, workplace confidence and networks for your future career.

Questions

Before you apply

What does the AUD $400 deposit cover?

The deposit commences your application and placement process, including profile review, placement assessment and host company sourcing. It is deducted from your total program fee, so it is part of the fee rather than an addition to it.

When is the rest of the fee due?

After you have successfully secured a placement and before your internship start date.

Can the internship count towards my course?

Where the internship forms part of your studies, we consider the relevant course or unit requirements during placement assessment so the proposed placement is appropriately aligned. Confirm the requirements with your provider and include them in your application.

Am I guaranteed a placement?

No. Placements are subject to your suitability, internship requirements, host company availability and the outcome of the interview. This is why applying early matters.

Does an internship lead to paid employment?

Participation in an internship does not guarantee future paid employment. The purpose is professional experience, industry knowledge and networks that support your career from here.

Get started

Gain the experience employers are looking for

Start your application with only AUD $400. Tell us your field of study, your availability and any course requirements, and we will take it from there.

ApplyGet matchedInterviewSecure your placementStart your internship

Eligibility requirements and internship terms and conditions apply. Internship placements are subject to student suitability, internship requirements, host company availability and successful interview outcomes. Placement timelines may vary. Participation in an internship does not guarantee future paid employment. All fees are in Australian dollars.

Placement services are delivered by ECA Internships, a participating provider on the Stridr marketplace. Support contact: ecainternship@eca.edu.au