Guided learning, positive role modelling, assessment of performance and professional excellence is fundamental for the success of our future professionals.
Internships and work experience provide students the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills in their chosen profession, whilst gaining exposure in a professional setting and bringing new, innovative ideas and perspectives to an organisation.
Our internship programs integrate academic knowledge with its application in the workplace. It involves a collaborative effort between student, university and industry whereby students are assisted to learn the theory and practice in the discipline of their chosen profession whilst working along industry professionals.
Key dates
Trimester 1
Registration open
20 November 2023
Registration closes
15 January 2024
Trimester 1 dates
4 March - 31 May 2024
Trimester 2
Registration open
18 March 2024
Registration closes
20 May 2024
Trimester 2 dates
15 July - 11 October 2024
Trimester 3
Registration open
29 July 2024
Registration closes
16 September 2024
Trimester 3 dates
4 November 2024 - 7 February 2025
Our schools
Work experience
A large number of students seek to undertake voluntary unpaid work experience during their degree, in order to gain practical experience relevant to their studies, explore career options or make more informed decisions on their career development, and increase their employability skills.
Unpaid work experience can be lawful so long as the student is not conducting 'productive' work, the main benefit of the arrangement is to the person undertaking the placement, and it must be clear the person is receiving a meaningful learning experience, training or skill development. Learn more on the Fair Work Ombudsman website.
Note: Under section 12 of the Education (Work Experience) Act 1996, a work experience placement must finish in the year it starts and the student must not receive work experience for more than 30 days in a year.
Contact us to advertise a work experience opportunity in Sciences.
Internship types
Role-based
Students work with you by mirroring an existing position within the business equivalent to a graduate-level role. Students will carry out a series of tasks that align to the position.
Task-based
Students work on a variety of tasks with clearly defined deliverables they are expected to achieve at the end of the placement period.
Project-based
Students will work on the production of something of value to the host organisation. Students will typically work on a single project with a variety of tasks and deliverables.
Research-based
Students will pursue an in-depth study of a single focused topic, related to their specific major of study.
Internship programs
Aviation
Details:
Aviation and Aviation Management students experience what life in the aviation industry can hold. From placements in airport management, human resources through to safety officer roles, students will work alongside industry professionals to bring fresh ideas and innovative new perspectives.
Attendance:
2 days/week for 12 weeks during the university trimester
Placement type:
Role-based or task-based
Students:
Penultimate or final year UG
Majors:
- Aviation
- Aviation Management
Construction Management
Details:
Students in a construction management placement are given the opportunity to investigate a genuine industry technical problem or project to form their Honours Thesis.
Whilst immersed in industry, this placement sees students plan, execute and report on a research project whilst working under the direction of a qualified professional.
Attendance:
4-5 days/week for 12 weeks during the university trimester
Placement type:
Research-based, project-based
Students:
Penultimate or final year UG or PG
Majors:
- Construction Management
Engineering
Details:
An all-encompassing capstone placement, penultimate or final year students will research and investigate a genuine industry project or problem to form their Honours Thesis, relevant to their chosen major.
While immersed in industry, this placement sees students plan, execute and report on a research project, working under the direction of a qualified engineer.
Attendance:
4-5 days/week for 12 weeks during the university trimester
Placement type:
Research-based
Students:
Penultimate or final year UG or PG
Majors:
- Civil Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronic and Energy Engineering
- Electronic and UAV Engineering
- Electrical and Renewable Engineering
- Environmental Engineering/Pollution Control
- Mechatronics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Software Engineering
Engineering Project Management
Details:
Putting project management skills to the test, students in their final trimester of the Master of Engineering Project Management Advanced degree will work alongside industry professionals to provide insight and recommendations, to analyse a specific project management question or problem while considering:
- Risk analysis and management
- Project evaluation and control
- Quality and performance management
- Resource planning and management
Attendance:
4-5 days/week for 12 weeks during the university trimester
Placement type:
Project-based
Students:
Final year PG
Majors:
- Engineering Project Management Advanced
Environment and Science
Details:
From collecting valuable data of bird species in Far North Queensland, to being out on the water as part of citizen science projects in Northern New South Wales, our placement program is all about students gaining employment-related experiences relevant to their chosen major. From commercial laboratories, Australian Government entities, to Not-For-Profit organisations, students are immersed into the business under the supervision of a qualified professional.
Attendance:
1-4 days/week for 12 weeks during the university trimester
Placement type:
Role-based, task-based or research-based
Students:
Penultimate or final year UG or PG
Majors:
- Applied Mathematics
- Archaeology
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Clinical Sciences
- Data Science
- Ecology and Conservation
- Environmental Management
- Forensic Chemistry/Molecular Biology
- Geography
- Industrial Design
- Marine Biology/Chemistry/Ecology
- Physics
- Soil and Water Science
- Urban Environments
- Wildlife Biology
Information Technology
Details:
Passionate students with a strong theoretical foundation are set to tackle an industry challenge by putting what they’ve learnt in the classroom into practice. Being industry-ready is critical in this new way of working and this program helps to do just that.
Attendance:
2 days/week for 12 weeks during the university trimester
Placement type:
Task-based or research-based
Students:
Penultimate or final year UG or PG
Majors:
- Algorithms and Computing
- Computer Science
- Cyber Security
- Data Analytics/IoT
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Information Systems/Business Analysis/Enterprise Architecture
- Information Technology
- Networks and Security
- Programming for Visualisation and Entertainment
- Software Development/Support
ICT Team Projects
Have a project or problem that requires a low-cost solution?
We have small teams of students who work to develop a solution to a technology problem. Students are responsible for defining your problem, specifying your requirements, designing a solution for the problem, and developing and testing that solution. Students manage their team, themselves, the professional relationship with you as the client, and timelines to ensure they deliver a complete solution.
Engineering Industry-led Projects
Do you have an engineering question or problem that requires some investigation?
Our small teams of students work together to identify, analyse, and investigate your problem, whilst providing individual insights to the proposed solution. Students work under the guidance and supervision of an academic staff member throughout the trimester, whilst the team maintains regular contact with you as the client.
PhD Scholarships and Internships
If you’re looking for an innovative and bespoke approach to research projects, the Griffith Sciences Group Postgraduate Research Internship program could be the solution you’ve been searching for.
This program seeks to benefit both candidates and employers by integrating PhD candidates into their field of interest to complete an industry based, short-term, focused research project designed by you to give candidates the opportunity to apply their skills while bringing value to your organisation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact details
- Phone
- (07) 5552 8362
- Industry enquiries
- wil-gs.partner@griffith.edu.au
- Student enquiries
- wil-gs@griffith.edu.au
- Location and postal address
- Nathan
- Griffith University, Nathan campus
- Building N79 (Room 1.04)
- 170 Kessels Road, Nathan QLD 4111
- Gold Coast
- Griffith University, Gold Coast campus
- Building G09 (Room 1.65)
- Parklands Drive, Southport QLD 4222