DFAT does not offer internship opportunities in the department in Canberra, but there are other opportunities across the foreign affairs and trade portfolio.

Some Australian embassies and high commissions overseas manage local internship programs. Further information can be found by visiting the website of the relevant embassy, high commission or consulate.

New Colombo Plan

The New Colombo Plan is a signature initiative of the Australian Government which aims to lift knowledge of the Indo-Pacific in Australia by supporting Australian undergraduates to study and undertake internships in the region.

For further information visit the New Colombo Plan.

Indo-Pacific Centre for Health Security

The Indo-Pacific Centre for Health Security offers the opportunity for Australian university students to undertake voluntary six-week internships on a self-funded basis throughout the year. The Centre seeks people with the skills, education, knowledge and abilities to undertake complex research projects to advance change and innovation in health security policy and practice. Applicants should possess relevant qualifications and background, and be applying under an existing university program for course credit. Prior exposure to, or knowledge of, the International Health Regulations, Joint External Evaluations, health workforce development, disease surveillance and related areas is highly desirable.

For further information visit the Indo-Pacific Centre for Health Security – Internship Program.

Portfolio agency internships and cadetships

Tourism Australia

Tourism Australia offers internships to undergraduate and postgraduate university students who are required to undertake a work experience placement as part of their course curriculum.

They also provide paid opportunities for students who are studying Marketing, Business or Communications related disciplines, or who have qualifications in these fields, through a Professional Cadetship program.

To find out further information on these opportunities, visit Tourism Australia – Students and Graduates Program.

Austrade

Austrade provide a range of overseas opportunities. Further information can be found by visiting the website of the relevant embassy, high commission or consulate or through the Austrade website – Employment.

Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)

ACIAR seeks to build our future capacity by engaging young Australian agricultural research scientists in a 12 month non-ongoing experiential Graduate Program.

For further information visit the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research – Graduate Development Program.

Australian Government

You can also check out cadetship, scholarship and work experience opportunities in other Australian Government departments and agencies.

For further information visit: Australian Government – Cadetships, scholarships and work experience opportunities.