As part of the THS WIL Internship (3410THS, 3411THS or 7346THS course), you not only have the opportunity to gain real work experience, you get to help others and get academic credit points upon successful completion of the course.

• Network with colleagues and potential employers
• Become more aware of Australian workplace culture and expectations
• Gain insights into potential career options and build graduate skills necessary for employment
• Gain academic credits toward your degree
• Make the links between academic theory and practice
• Develop key industry networks and contacts
• Most importantly, be ahead of the pack and graduate with work experience that matters!

Yes, you still need to attend some face to face classes and workshops.

Enrolment in 3410THS, 3411THS or 7346THS courses involves not only the work experience/placement but also includes academic activities. It includes a combination of both classroom and workplace learning activities.

As an elective, an internship is intended to be available for students, both domestic and international, who wish to take an elective course in their TSH related degree program. 3410THS and 3411THS courses require a 5.0 and above GPA and have a 120CP prerequisite. 7346THS course requires a 5.0 and above GPA and available elective course within your program. Please read the course profile: 7346THS Industry Practicum for the course requirement and assessment details.

Please contact our Program Support Team if you are unsure whether you are eligible for the course.

For undergraduate students

Undergraduate students who have 120CP or more in the following disciplines are eligible to enrol in either 3410THS or 3411THS Internship Courses:

For postgraduate students

Postgraduate students undertaking one of the following disciplines are eligible to enrol in the 7346THS Industry Practicum:

Yes, you are most welcome; this course would be in addition to your degree requirement.

You can either do 3410THS or 3411THS throughout your degree, but cannot undertake both. You may be able to complete internships that are offered by Griffith Business School. To find out what other internships are available, please check the below:

• PG Business Internship I | PG Business Internship II
• PG Community Internship
• UG Business Internship I | UG Business Internship II
• UG Community Internship

1. Register your internship placement 

The THS WIL Office requires all students to register so we are aware that you would like to undertake our WIL Internship course. It also acknowledges your acceptance of the terms and conditions for WIL. The form also provides the WIL Office with the information on where you wish to undertake your placement, such as industry, discipline and location. Register here.

2. Confirmation of eligibility

Once you have registered, the WIL Office will check your eligibility. An email confirmation will be sent to your student email confirming your eligibility (allow 1 week processing time). You will also receive the access to resources to help you secure a placement. The WIL Office will also communicate important information to those eligible and registered.

Before you register, please check the below pre-requisites one more time.

For undergraduate students considering 3410THS or 3411THS

• Requires a 5.0 and above GPA
• Requires a 120 pre-requisite (Course profiles are currently under development and will be available soon)
• 3410THS requires 100 hours of work experience/placement (approximately 1 day of work throughout the trimester)
• 3411THS requires 200 hours of work experience/placement (approximately 2 days of work throughout the trimester)

For postgraduate students considering 7346THS

• Requires a 5.0 and above GPA
• Requires 75 hours of work experience/ placement (approximately 1 day of work throughout the trimester)

3. Organising your internship position

Students are encouraged to negotiate their own work placement, with prior discussion and approval from the Courses Convenor. On the registration form you will find the Yes or No question – “Have you already secured your own work placement with an organisation that you would like to do your internship placement with?”.

If you have already arranged an organisation that you would like to do work experience/placement with

• Please fill in the detailed information about the organisation contact name, contact details so that our WIL office will be able to contact them on your behalf.
• Students must attend a physical workplace to undertake their placement and this workplace must meet Australian standards for appropriate Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S).
• Student internship placements can be arranged and unpaid work must adhere to the Fair Work Act within Australia.

If you haven’t secure your own work placement

• Students can still register their interest for a placement with the WIL Coordinator via the registration form. The WIL Coordinator will be able to help you identify and source suitable work experience/placement opportunities. However, enrolment and acceptance into these courses is dependent upon a suitable and confirmed work placement. Students may be expected to complete competitively with other students and attend transparent job interview/s. Host organisation are responsible for offering these opportunities to students and they have the final decision.

4. Other Important Requirements when you organise your internship

• If the placement is unpaid, both student and workplace supervisor must complete and sign the Approval to undertake a Work Integrated (WIL) Placement form.
• If the placement is paid, student and employer must be aware of the lawful standard. If you are unsure, please check Fair Work Ombudsman website.

Below are some tips on how to plan and secure your work experience/placement opportunities:

• Begin your workplace research early – it takes effort to find a quality work experience, check the tips on how to find the strategy, research and approach to organisation.
• Get access to various resources that help you prepare and tailor your resume and cover letter to boost your chances of securing the placement you want.
  • Preparing a professional resume
  • Example resume (Bachelor of Business graduate with professional experience seeking a role in event planning)
  • Identifying transferable skills
  • Tailoring your resume
• You can also make an appointment with Careers and Employment Services on your campus to check your resume and cover letter
• Get access to the tips on how to prepare for an interview with your potential workplace supervisor and practice your interview skills to market yourself
  • Types of interview questions 
  • Sample interview questions
  • Job interview skills booklet
  • Virtual interview training

Review the required professional expectations prior to making contact with industry.

If you are already involved with an organisation you may be able to use that activity as your internship placement. Inform the WIL team so that we can confirm your eligibility and assist you to arrange commencement with your chosen organisation.

Work experience/placement hours are flexible and can be negotiated between you, your supervisor at the organisation and the WIL Convenor. The number of days/week depends on the internship course.

• 3410THS requires 100 hours of work experience/work placement (approximately 1 day of work throughout the trimester)
• 3411THS requires 200 hours of work experience/work placement (approximately 2 days of work throughout the trimester)
• 7346THS requires 75 hours of work experience/work placement (approximately 1 day of work throughout the trimester)

An organisation must be willing to offer meaningful learning opportunities for the duration of the work placement that complies with the Australian Fair Work Act. The total number of hours worked must be spent in the one organisation and the organisation must be directly related to the student’s degree major.

Please be aware that once you select an internship, the organisation is notified and they are looking forward to hosting you. You should treat your internship as a new job. To avoid any disappointment you should notify us as soon as possible of any sudden changes to your circumstance. The organisation, however, reserves the right to withdraw their offer due to unforeseen circumstances; in this case, alternative arrangements can be discussed with the WIL Convenor.