Internships

Broaden Your Horizons

Regular internships are offered in Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra. Places may also be available in Adelaide, Brisbane, and Hobart depending on branch needs.

Please note: Dates and positions for internships are different for each location. 

National Office internships in Canberra

Those who are interested in an internship at the AIIA’s National Office must be located in Canberra or willing to relocate for a minimum of three months for the duration of the program.

The AIIA’s National Office internship program is designed to facilitate each intern’s learning and career development needs. It includes a mix of training and practical experience in events, communications, and office management. Download a Standard Contract Trainee Template (35 KB).

The AIIA National Office has some flexibility to adapt its internship programs to suit individual needs:

Internships generally focus on:

  • events and publications;
  • communications and digital media;
  • research;
  • podcasts;
  • curating and editing content for the AIIA’s online publication, Australian Outlook.

Internships can be full-time or part-time (minimum two days per week) for a three month period.

Interns will be provided with professional support including induction, regular supervision, professional development opportunities, and access to AIIA and external events.

Internship period:
Jan - Apr
May-Aug
Sep-Dec
Applications must be received by:
1 Nov
1 Mar
1 Jul
Decision will be notified by:
15 Nov
15 Mar
15 Jul

Note: Internships run from the 1st of the stated month until the 30th/31st of the stated month (i.e., January 1-April 30)

State and Territory Branch Internships

Internships in Sydney

Applications to AIIA New South Wales should be made by emailing nswinternships@internationalaffairs.org.au.

Internships in Brisbane

Please view our internships page and join our Facebook page for information specific to AIIA Queensland internships.

Internships in Melbourne

Applications to AIIA Victoria should be made to admin.vic@internationalaffairs.org.au using ‘Internship Enquiry’ as the subject line.