Student Internships in Sydney - Shaping Your Career and Future

Are you looking for the best Internships in Sydney? Our Sydney Internships Program provides you with 12 weeks of valuable industry experience with top Sydney-based companies in your field to kick-start your career.

Internships In Sydney

Why Choose Our Internships in Sydney Program?

Career Success Australia has one of the most comprehensive Internship host company networks in Sydney. We have partnerships with industry contacts in 2000+ companies and access to 700+ hidden jobs and Sydney-based Internships.

Our Professional Internship Program has helped more than 1500 students secure Internships and Graduate Jobs in Sydney. Our Sydney Internships Program provides you with an exciting opportunity to gain 3 months of hands-on experience in the industry of your choice.

Work with Sydney’s top industry professionals to enhance your practical skills and increase your chances of securing full-time employment today!

Internships In Sydney
Internships In Sydney

Sydney Internships Career Outcomes

We aim to provide students and graduates with essential real-world work experience with our Sydney Internships Program. Employers in Sydney want to hire job-ready candidates who have industry experience. So, an Internship in Sydney is a fantastic opportunity to get valuable industry experience in your field. 

Did you know that 96% of our Internship candidates received job offers after completing their Sydney Internships Program, and almost 88% of our Interns in Sydney were hired directly by their host company?

Our Sydney Internships can help fast-track your career journey and support you to secure high-quality work placements and jobs in your field.

Internships in Sydney Program Benefits

Get practical on-site industry experience in your field in Sydney

Add vital industry experience to your Resume and Cover Letter

Work alongside highly skilled professionals in your field

Secure a pathway to full-time employment after completing your Sydney Internship

Get trained in software and learn industry best practice and processes specific to your field

Receive job references from your host company and supervisor

Get hired by top companies in Sydney

Meet industry experts and network your way to jobs in Sydney

Companies Who Have Hired Our Interns

Sydney Internships

What’s Included?

BRAND-NEW RESUME

Receive a Keyword Rich & ATS-Optimised Resume 

INTERVIEW TRAINING

Undergo Comprehensive interview training provided by top Australian Recruiters

INTERNSHIP RESOURCES

Access our Career & Internship Resources which will help you secure employment quickly

HIDDEN JOB MARKET

Get access to over 200+ Job Vacancies in Sydney across 50+ industries

HOST COMPANIES

Gain access to more than 800 companies in Sydney across 50+ industries

SYDNEY INTERNSHIPS

Experience our 12-week Internships in Sydney Program with Australia’s best companies

JOBS IN SYDNEY

Meet with our Career Mentoring & Career Counselling team to help you launch your career in Sydney

INTERNSHIP COACHING

Receive one-on-one Internship Coaching in Sydney to help you get hired faster!

98% Placement Rate for students from Universities in Sydney. You can be next!

Amazing Sydney Internship Opportunities!

An Internship in Sydney in Australia offers you the opportunity to gain real-world industry experience with some of the world's best companies in Sydney in 100+ industries.

Did you know that 92% of our Interns in Sydney secure full-time jobs after their Internship in Sydney program? If you want to launch your career in Sydney after finishing your degree, the Sydney Internships Program will boost your career prospects to get employed faster.

Career Success Australia offers a range of Internships in Sydney across multiple industries including Marketing, Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Engineering, HR and Biotechnology.

Our Internships in Sydney program can help you kick-start your dream career. To learn more about our Sydney Internships, click the button below!

As one of Australia’s most fast-growing and vibrant cities, Sydney is a hub of economic growth with hundreds of leading companies offering 12-week Internships to students and graduates.

Here are the top 5 reasons why students and graduates complete Internships in Sydney:

  • Sydney is on track for solid economic growth over the next decade
  • As Australia’s financial and economic hub, you will have access to thousands of jobs in Sydney
  • Amazing career and internship opportunities in multiple sectors
  • Low unemployment rates in Sydney which means employers are actively looking for interns and graduates
  • No matter what your career passion is, you are guaranteed to secure an Internship in Sydney

Where can I do my Internship in Sydney?

We provide internships in Sydney across all major suburbs and regions including:

Surry Hills, Marrickville, North Sydney, Windsor, Parramatta, Newtown, Rhodes, Balmain, Glebe, Waterloo, Chippendale, Alexandria, Redfern, Bondi, Bronte, Lane Cove, Darlinghurst, Watsons Bay, Vaucluse, Maroubra, Kareela, Woolooware, Bardwell Park, Cronulla, Fairfield, Camden, Hurstville, Rosehill, Crows Nest, Hornsby and more!

To find out more about our Sydney Internships program, click the button below to book a free consultation!

Our Career and Internships Sydney team have 50+ years of corporate experience in HR and Recruitment. They help you one-on-one to reach your career goals faster!


Program Director

Naren Chellappah

HEAD CAREER COACH

Langdon Rodda

CAREERS CONSULTANT

Pearl Doronila

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Donna Hannaford


To speak to one of our Internships consultants about your internship and career in Sydney, click the button to book a free consultation!

Internships In Sydney
Internships In Sydney

Internship in Sydney Benefits

Career Success Australia’s Internships in Sydney program can help you increase your job prospects 5x Faster!

Nowadays, employers are looking to hire graduates who have real-world internship experience under their belt. A 12-week Internship in Sydney is the right path for you if you are looking to secure professional employment quickly after graduation.

Sydney Internship Benefits:

  • Secure job opportunities and get hired directly by your host company after your Internship in Sydney
  • Receive job references from some of Sydney’s leading companies
  • Gain practical, hands-on experience in your chosen field in Sydney
  • Network your way to success with top professionals in your industry
  • Receive one-on-one Career Coaching with industry experts in Sydney to help you prepare for and secure more job interviews and job offers

An Internship in Sydney will help you get hired 5x faster! To learn more, click the button below to book your free Sydney Internships Consultation.

As Australia’s economic powerhouse, interns and graduates in Sydney typically earn some of Australia’s highest graduate salaries. Check out some of the top industry graduate salary ranges below for graduate jobs in Sydney:

Information Technology
$45K – $80K

Engineering
$50k – $80K

Business / Commerce
  $40K - $70K

Health Sciences
$50K – $70K

You may be eligible for additional migration points if you secure employment in Sydney, New South Wales in a Government-recognised industry and profession. However, to gain full-time employment in Sydney or New South Wales, you will need industry experience!

The Internships in Sydney program can help you gain valuable skills and industry experience to fast-track your career. It offers access to top companies in Sydney who are looking for new employees. Therefore, an Internship in Sydney can improve your prospects of securing your permanent visa.

Most of our Interns in Sydney who gain full-time employment in their industry are on post-study work Visas with full-time work rights. When you invest in an Internship in Sydney, you have the chance to get hired by your host company. This means that you may have a higher chance at securing your PR too!

We Help You Get Into

100+ INTERNSHIP INDUSTRIES

Business & Commerce:

Information Technology:

Engineering:

Other Industries:

  • Media
  • Design
  • Law
  • Biotechnology
  • Environmental Science
  • General Administration

Our Success Stories

What Our Clients Say About CSA

Arun Ramalingam

New Project 16
I had previously worked overseas for many years in IT Project Management, but when I moved to Australia the local experience was a big barrier for me. So, I did some research and found that Sydney internships are the best way to overcome gaps and

Sydney Internships client

Zulfiyaa Abbaszade

New Project 15
Having moved to Australia from overseas, the thought of getting a job in Sydney was a little worrying! I had heard about the internships in Sydney program as a good bridging program to get local experience, so I decided to join up with Career Success

Sydney Internships client

Sai Arjun

New Project 18
I was super impressed with the Career Success Australia team and their efforts in finding me an internship in my field. I ended up securing an amazing IT job in Sydney which has made a huge impact on my plans to move to Australia. From

Sydney Internships client

Vidya Khade

New Project 17
As a newcomer to Sydney Australia, I had planned for the job hunting process to be difficult. I started to apply for jobs in my domain, but I was not getting any call backs. I tried different ways but faced the same issue of no

Sydney Internships client

Tasneem Fareed

New Project 20
As a new migrant in Sydney, I knew that I had to gain some sort of internship experience to impress companies and recruiters. So I went and found information about Sydney internship programs to see if any were offered in my field of science. I

Sydney Internships Client

Ekta Mishra

New Project 19
I’d like to sincerely thank Career Success Australia for their amazing support in organising my Sydney internship program to get experience in my field of business and IT. Even during Covid, I thought I would try to secure an internship in Sydney to get more

Sydney Internships Client

Our Success Stories

What Our Clients Say About CSA

Zulfiyaa Abbaszade

New Project 15
Having moved to Australia from overseas, the thought of getting a job in Sydney was a little worrying! I had heard about the internships in Sydney program as a good bridging program to get local experience, so I decided to join up with Career Success

Sydney Internships client

Arun Ramalingam

New Project 16
I had previously worked overseas for many years in IT Project Management, but when I moved to Australia the local experience was a big barrier for me. So, I did some research and found that Sydney internships are the best way to overcome gaps and

Sydney Internships client

Vidya Khade

New Project 17
As a newcomer to Sydney Australia, I had planned for the job hunting process to be difficult. I started to apply for jobs in my domain, but I was not getting any call backs. I tried different ways but faced the same issue of no

Sydney Internships client

Sai Arjun

New Project 18
I was super impressed with the Career Success Australia team and their efforts in finding me an internship in my field. I ended up securing an amazing IT job in Sydney which has made a huge impact on my plans to move to Australia. From

Sydney Internships client

Ekta Mishra

New Project 19
I’d like to sincerely thank Career Success Australia for their amazing support in organising my Sydney internship program to get experience in my field of business and IT. Even during Covid, I thought I would try to secure an internship in Sydney to get more

Sydney Internships Client

Tasneem Fareed

New Project 20
As a new migrant in Sydney, I knew that I had to gain some sort of internship experience to impress companies and recruiters. So I went and found information about Sydney internship programs to see if any were offered in my field of science. I

Sydney Internships Client

Universities Our Interns Come From

We Help You Get Into

Team of Experts

Naren Chellappah

Program Director

Naren is one of Australia’s most successful Career Coaches, having helped over 1,000 job seekers find employment. He has held leadership roles at Australia’s top universities including Monash & Swinburne.

Langdon Rodda

Head Career Coach

Head Career Coach Langdon supports you one-on-one to help you secure employment in your chosen field. Langdon’s Career Coaching, Career Counselling and mentoring support can help you transition into meaningful employment quickly.

Pearl Doronila

Careers Advisor

Pearl is a HR & Recruitment Specialist with 10+ years of experience working with leading companies in end-to-end recruitment. Pearl supports her clients get jobs in a range of industries through personalised Career Coaching and Career Counselling.

Tracy Busse

Career Coach

Tracy is a HR Specialist and Career Mentor who has extensive experience in people and performance management. Tracy provides a nurturing environment and helps her clients one-on-one to achieve their career goals in Australia.
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How does the

Sydney Internships Program work?

01.

Internship Preparation

First, we create your brand-new Internship Resume, Cover Letter and LinkedIn profile, and prepare you for your Internship interview.

02.

Internship Interviews

After your Internship preparation, we contact suitable host companies in your industry in Sydney and arrange interviews.

03.

Placement Confirmation

After your interview, if you and the host company are happy to proceed, you start your Internships Program in Sydney!

04.

Internship Support

We continue to support you throughout your Internship in Sydney to ensure you are learning and progressing.

05.

After Your Internship

We encourage your Host Company to hire you. But if you miss out, we can continue to help you get a job through one-to-one Career Coaching.

Everything you need to know about the Sydney Internships Program!

Internships in Sydney – FAQs

Internships in Sydney can be either paid or unpaid, depending on the company offering the internship in Sydney and the Internship industry.

Internships in Sydney are an effective way for you to get industry experience while still learning and studying. As a student or graduate in Sydney, you have a lot to gain from doing an internship with a company in your field.

Here are the benefits of paid and unpaid Internships in Sydney:

  • An internship will let you explore and understand your field of work while gaining credibility as a working professional in your industry.
  • Internships are a means of entering the job market as a student or graduate, and the starting point of your career path.
  • Internships are where you build professional networks. The references and experience that you gain from your internship host company during the 12-week internship are what help you grow and define your career.
  • A local internships in Sydney program is a highlight and benefit on a graduate Resume, and stands out to hiring managers in job applications. While looking for full-time jobs as a graduate, the presence of an internship in Sydney will count as significant experience, and helps you stand out from other applicants.

While most student internships in Sydney are unpaid, some companies offer partial compensation. This can be a travel or meals allowance or on the basis of your internship performance.

Most companies that Career Success Australia partners with provide a small allowance, covering travel and meals for you for the duration of your 12-week internship program.

Almost 70% of Career Success Australia interns in Sydney receive a stipend as part of the internship program.

Internships provide an opportunity for hands-on learning and should be considered as a pathway to enter the job market. Paid or unpaid, internships are an opportunity for every student to learn and develop professionally – and a way to a successful future career in your field.

Yes, Internships in Sydney are available for international students. We have placed a number of international students on 485 post-study work visas on internships throughout Sydney. Many of these students have been offered full-time jobs after their internship too. It’s tough – but possible. It’s also possible to do an internship in Sydney on a student visa over the summer break or during mid-semester break.

The time it takes to get internships in Sydney depends on your industry, skills and qualifications.

The Internships preparation stage of the Internship Program in Sydney takes 2 – 3 weeks where we help you prepare your Internships Resume, train for internships interviews and update your LinkedIn profile.

Finding the right host company for your internship in Sydney takes 1 – 2 months. Depending on your industry, it can take longer. However, Career Success Australia is committed to organising your internships in Sydney program ASAP to help you gain vital industry experience to start your career.

We offer Internships for students and graduates in a range of areas with a wide range of excellent companies in Sydney. We provide Internships in Sydney in accounting and finance, IT, Engineering, Marketing, HR, Biomedical Science, UI/UX, and Data Analytics.

If you are looking for an Internship in a specific area, please get in touch with us so we can help. We have over 500 company partnerships in Sydney and can refer and recommend you to the best companies in your industry so you can start your career in Australia.

An internship with a company in Sydney will give you practical hands-on experience in your industry. It will set you apart from all of the other graduates you’re competing with who also have a degree.

An internship in Sydney is the perfect way of getting work experience as a student or recent graduate. An internship in Sydney allows you to be a part of the industry professionally, and gives you an amazing opportunity to join a company in your field to gain hands-on experience.

An internship with a company gives you freedom to explore career paths, while offering networking opportunities with professionals in your industry.

An Internship in Sydney will open up doors to start your career. It will also give you an advantage when you start applying for jobs in Sydney.

The reason why you should do an Internship in Sydney is to gain vital industry experience which will boost your chances of getting hired.

There are many benefits of doing an Internship. An industry internship in Sydney is an asset to your Resume and Cover Letter as well as to your career growth.

An internship is a good way for you to understand local work culture and industry standard practices and working styles.

Internships offer the perfect balance between work and study, and you get practical experience and academic training at the same time.

Local internships in Sydney are highly valued amongst recruiters and hiring manager and make your application stand out.

You can make use of your internship opportunity in Sydney to network professionally and meet potential future employers.

While it’s not necessary to do an Internships program in Sydney to get a job, it will significantly boost your prospects of landing a job. An Internship in your field with a company in Sydney provides highly valued work experience on your Resume.

An internship in your field shows that you have relevant understanding of local industry standards and practices, and will strengthen your career profile for future job applications.

Interns in Sydney often get offered permanent roles with their host company. Almost 70% of our graduate interns have obtained full-time jobs. Doing an Internship Program in Sydney is a great way to begin your career in the industry of your choice.

Start your career in Sydney with our Internship Program today!

Yes, in nearly all cases it is possible! International students can get internships in Sydney, even if there are work restrictions and limitations.

You can always check with your migration agent first. However, because an internship is not employment, there’s more flexibility to undertake a 12-week full-time internship.

Internship rules and regulations constantly change so while this advice is true as of today, it may change tomorrow so always seek the advice from a registered migration agent.

We have placed a number of international students on 485 post-study work visas on internships. Many of these students have been offered full-time jobs after their internship too.

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