Professional Internship Program

New virtual and in-company internship opportunities now available!

“An internship really gets your foot in the door. Now I have much needed local experience, my professional network has grown and my confidence received a boost. I was also offered a contract”.

Benjamin, Readygrad Graduate

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Professional Internship Program

Our internship program is a structured program focusing on providing employment readiness skills. The program is designed for eager young professionals just like you looking to kick off their careers.

Our 16 to 20-week program includes a 12-week placement with an Australian company. It is designed to help your transition from study to the workplace and to put that all-important experience on your resume.

We will match you with the right internship placement for you, taking into consideration your career goals, specific area of expertise, relevant experience, learning objectives, training needs and location. Our graduates achieve excellent program and employment outcomes, with many being offered employment by their internship host company.

Our new Internship Success Toolkit - valued at $249 - is now available for FREE to help you develop the skills required to enter business life. Check out our Internship Success Toolkit page to learn more.

Readygrad is one of the largest dedicated graduate employability specialists in Australia. As ex-graduate recruiters and development specialists, we saw a gap in graduates’ relevant work experience, employability skills and their readiness for the workplace and set out to help change that. We have helped thousands of interns launch their careers, and want to help you too.

Program stages

Program Highlights & Inclusions

The program is completed in two stages:

Stage 1 – Preparation (typically 4 to 6 weeks) including:

A consultation with your Readygrad consultant
Review and guidance on your resume
Interview preparation
Identifying internship opportunities for you
Interviewing with one or more organisations
Confirmation of your internship
Signing a Training Agreement

Stage 2 – Internship Placement (12 weeks) including:

12-week placement with a live organisation
Support from your Readygrad consultant throughout
Voluntary workers insurance cover
Enrolment in the nationally recognised Unit of Competency BSBOPS201 Work Effectively in Business Environments*
Readygrad’s Internship Success Toolkit^
Completion of learning activities & assessments
Readygrad Certificate of Completion
Nationally recognised Statement of Attainment

*What is BSBOPS201 Work Effectively in Business Environments?

This is a nationally recognised short course that is a key part of your internship placement. It provides you with learning about organisations and how they operate, as well as a series of learning activities to complete whilst in your host organisation. These activities will be captured in our eGrad online learning system and be assessed by Readygrad. You will be eligible to earn a Statement of Attainment for your portfolio on successful completion.

This short course is known as a Unit of Competency and is provided by Readygrad as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 45724).

If you are completing your internship as a required part of your qualification (for credit) then you will have assessments to complete for your institution and will not complete BSBOPS201 Work Effectively in Business Environments.

^What is the Internship Success Toolkit?

When you enrol in an internship, you will get FREE & instant access to our Internship Success Toolkit - valued at $249 - through our eGrad portal. Here you will find five self-paced learning modules designed to help you develop the skills required to enter business life.

Internship Success Toolkit modules:

1. Effective Communication

Demonstrate the use of words, tone and body language in communication style while gaining insight into rapport-building techniques.

2. Business Skills & Etiquette

Practice positive business etiquette habits in the workplace and demonstrate positive workplace behaviours.

3. Personal Branding

What is a personal brand? Define personal brand in a workplace context and build a personal brand action plan.

4. Business Communications

Demonstrate business-appropriate verbal and written communication techniques. Define the differences between passive, aggressive and assertive communication.

5. Career Path and Planning

Align your signature strengths to development activities using the 70:20:10 learning methodology. Plan and prepare for job interviews using the ‘STAR’ behavioural interview technique.

Learning Outcomes

We are passionate about helping graduates get started in their chosen careers. The learning outcomes for the Unit of Competency BSBOPS201 Work Effectively in a Business Environment include the development of skills and knowledge:

To work within organisational requirements
To work as part of a team
To develop effective workplace habits

In order to achieve these learning outcomes, students will have the opportunity to:

Observe, contribute to and participate in business meetings
Read relevant organisational documents e.g. position descriptions, policies and procedures
Practise professional writing skills including emails, agendas, meeting minutes and reports
Establish workplace relationships and build a professional network
Build professional business communication skills
Expand understanding of the application of legislation in the workplace

Program Structure

The Professional Internship Program is a 16-week program with two stages

Stage 1: Preparation & Interviews

The first stage of the Professional Internship Program is all about getting you ready to ace your internship placement. You will meet with your Placement Consultant who will talk with you to understand more about you and your career goals. You’ll work together to perfect your resume, boost your confidence through our interview workshop, and we will ensure you are ready for the workplace with our online Internship Success Toolkit and Resources. We’ll also be busy matching you to internship opportunities at one of the hundreds of our host companies and arranging interviews.

Stage 2: 12 Week Professional Internship Placement

Your internship placement will help you bridge the gap between study and work – you’ll have the opportunity to apply what you have learnt at university to a professional work environment and be involved in work-related tasks and projects relevant to your area of study. Readygrad specialises in accounting internships, engineering internships, finance internships, HR internships, IT internships, and marketing internships. You can find out more about the type of placements our host companies are offering on our internship opportunities page.

Hours & Days

274 – 456 hours internship placement, 3 – 5 days per week during business hours. The number of days required is based on the student’s background, experience and needs.

In addition, there are approximately 20 hours of self-paced online learning for completion of the assessment tasks during the internship placement.

Assessments

The Professional Internship Program includes an assessment that is required to complete Stage 2 of the program and be eligible for a Statement of Attainment for BSBOPS201 Work effectively in business environments.

The assessment is completed during your internship placement and is based on your experience at your host company. It covers the following areas:

Business Context – overview, objectives, structure, roles, rights & responsibilities, workplace safety, etc.
Workplace Communication – written and oral
Effective Work Habits – priorities and workload management

The assessment is completed on our eGrad online learning management system. You will be provided with your login details when you commence your internship. You will need a device that can access the internet (PC or mobile) and a stable internet connection.

Upon successful completion of the program and assessment you will receive:

A Readygrad Certificate of Completion for the Professional Internship Program
A nationally-recognised Statement of Attainment for BSBOPS201 Work effectively in business environments from Readygrad Pty Ltd (RTO 45724)

Entry Requirements

Be 18 years of age or older
Be studying or have completed a degree in IT, business, accounting, finance, marketing, HR or Engineering
Must be on an eligible visa (see below) or a be permanent resident or citizen
Availability for a minimum of three days a week during office hours for placement
IELTS 6.0 score overall with no less than 6.0 in each skill, or equivalent, if applicable
Abide by the Readygrad Student Code of Conduct, including maintaining professional standards and attitudes at all times at Readygrad campuses and at the host company

Eligible Visa Requirements

If you are not a Permanent Resident or Citizen, you must have an eligible visa to complete the program
Your visa must have work rights
You cannot commence your Placement (Stage 2) whilst on a Student Visa due to ESOS Act requirements unless you are completing the internship as a required part of your qualification (for credit).
You can commence your Preparation (Stage 1) on a Student Visa but that visa must be expired (and replaced with an eligible visa) before your Placement (Stage 2) can start.
As visa conditions can vary, we will review your visa documentation or proof of residency (eg passport) as part of the application process. If you are completing the internship for credit, we will require proof of your enrolment in that subject.

Unsure if you qualify for the program? Contact our team today.

Fees

Fees for the Professional Internship Program are detailed under each occupational area.

To find out more information on fees and sample internship placements please click on one of the following options accounting internships, engineering internships, finance internships, HR internships, IT internships, and marketing internships.

Other Important Info

We want you to be fully informed and make the best decision for your future. Have a look at our program brochure, student handbook and policies and procedures for further information on the Professional Internship Program.

Readygrad Professional Internship Programs specialise in the fields of accounting, engineering, finance, HR, IT and marketing placements. Placements in other disciplines such as, but not limited to, engineering may take up to 8 weeks to secure as these areas have a broader scope across the market. Readygrad works hard to ensure that student placements are conducted in a professional company that meets regulatory requirements as well as students’ needs. At times this process can take between 4-8 weeks.

BSBOPS201 – Work effectively in business environments is delivered by Readygrad Pty Ltd (RTO 45724).

From 1 January 2015 all students undertaking nationally recognised training must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and provide that USI to their Registered Training Organisation for verification. If you do not have a USI number you can apply directly at www.usi.gov.au/create-your-usi. Readygrad is not able to issue AQF certification documentation (your certificate, record of results or statement of attainment) without a verified USI. In accordance with section 11 of the Student Identifiers Act 2014, Readygrad will securely destroy all personal information that is collected from individuals solely for the purpose of applying for a USI as soon as practicable (after the application has been made or when the information is no longer needed for that purpose unless required by or under any law to retain it.