Sydney Summer - Internship

As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to cautiously assess how we can deliver safe, quality programming this summer.

While some of the details of this program may need to shift for Summer 2021—such as housing and field trips, based on changing travel/quarantine regulations—you can rest assured knowing that the essence of this program will stay the same, including the academic focus and the opportunity to learn both inside and outside the classroom.

As always, every decision we make for this term will be guided by our Students First philosophy, which puts you, your well-being, and your academic and personal growth at the forefront. Our advice? Give yourself the chance to study abroad this summer by submitting an application, and know that we’re planning for all of the what if’s so you can have a safe, healthy, and study abroad-filled summer. We and our refund policy have your back.

An IES internship develops your professional skills, your ability to communicate across cultures, and provides substantive work experience to jump-start your career in today’s competitive job market.

IES interns Down Under have been placed in an array of industries and work settings. Recent placement experiences include: social media marketing for a surfing company at Bondi Beach, blogging about the best in Sydney food, art and fashion for a leading PR firm, interning for the city's film festival, coordinating events on Sydney Harbour with a cruise tour line, and working at the Sydney branch of an international chamber of commerce.

You’ll be guaranteed an unpaid internship placement at a local business or organization, where you’ll work up to 35 hours a week. We will work with you to find the closest match between your expressed preferences and professional goals with what’s available via IES Internships in Sydney.

Before you depart, we work with you to fine-tune your résumé, perfect your cover letter, and hone your communication and interview skills as we prepare you for working in a new cultural environment.

PLACEMENT EXAMPLES: 

Past students have interned in placements like the examples listed below. Keep in mind that this list is by no means exhaustive. We encourage students of all majors to apply.

• Local surf company and surf school
• World’s largest business organization representing the interest of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions in government chambers across the globe
• NGO improving the employability of women in need by providing free of charge, professional clothing, a network of support, and career development tools
• Subscription meal-box delivery service
• University child development and psychology lab
• Community pet rescue and shelter
• Debt options and solutions company working with thousands of Australians on how to better deal with unmanageable debt
• Production company specializing in film, video, animation, and multimedia projects
• Talent agency for social media influencers providing award-winning management and brand strategy
• Internationally-recognized event theming, styling, prop hire, and photographic studio providing production design and staging for various events
• Creative technology agency specializing in experiential marketing, virtual reality, data visualization, and augmented reality
• App that allows doctors, nurses, and allied health providers to remotely monitor progress of patients

Don’t see what you're looking for here? Just talk to your IES Internships Representative—new internships are always being added!