Indigenous internships in Australia

Indigenous internships can help students, graduates and career changers build experience, test a sector and meet employers before applying for longer-term roles. The best starting point is the Indigenous internships in Australia search page, then a saved alert so new roles are easier to revisit.

What to look for in an internship

A strong internship listing should explain the work you will do, the team you will join, the expected hours, location, pay or allowance, support available and whether the role is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, First Nations applicants or all candidates. If the role is identified or targeted, the ad should say that clearly.

• Check whether the role is paid, unpaid, credit-bearing or connected to a university program.
• Look for clear supervision, training and feedback expectations.
• Compare internships with First Nations graduate jobs, Indigenous apprenticeships and traineeships.
• Use remote Indigenous jobs if travel or relocation is a barrier.

How to prepare before applying

Keep a short resume, transcript or study details, portfolio links and referees ready before you apply. Your application should connect your study, community experience, volunteering, casual work or projects to the role. Employers do not always expect extensive experience for internships, but they do look for reliability, curiosity and clear motivation.

Turn one search into a routine

Create a free candidate profile, save your preferred locations and set Indigenous job alerts for internships, graduate jobs and entry-level roles. You can also browse the Indigenous career hubs to compare sectors such as health, government, education, community services, corporate and trades.

Related guides: First Nations entry-level jobs and Indigenous work experience guide.