2023/24 Summer Internship Program: Public Service and Public Policy (Nov 2022)

Are you a student or recent graduate with any types of disability, mental health condition or chronic illness?

Australian Network on Disability’s Stepping Into Program can help you gain paid, hands-on work experience with leading Australian businesses!

Stepping Into is a paid internship program designed for university students and recent graduates with a disability who want to gain paid, hands-on work experience in their chosen field of study. Students benefit by gaining valuable experience in their desired field of work.

This Summer, AND has paid internships in public sector available across the country with the following organisations:

• Attorney-Generals Department, Federal
• Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
• City of Greater Geelong
• Civil Aviation Safety Authority
• Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
• Department of Finance, Federal
• Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
• Department of Regional NSW
• Digital Transformation Agency (DTA)
• eSafety Commissioner (part of Australian Communications and Media Authority)
• Land Services WA Operating Trust
• National Disability Insurance Agency
• NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
• NSW Crown Solicitor's Office
• NSW Department of Customer Service
• NSW Department of Education
• NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet
• NSW Fire and Rescue
• NSW Treasury
• Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions NSW
• Transport for NSW
• Parliament of New South Wales
• QLD Department of Communities Housing and Digital Economy
• Queensland Treasury
• VIC Department of Education and Training
• VIC Department of Premier and Cabinet
• VIC Department of Treasury and Finance
• VIC Department of Environment Land Water and Planning
• VIC Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
• VIC Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions
• Victoria Police

About the Internships:

The Australian Network on Disability (AND) is offering students and recent graduates with a disability the opportunity to participate in a diverse range of internships offered across a range of industries in both the public and private sectors. Internships are available for students and recent graduates studying within disciplines of Finance, Law, Social Sciences, IT, Science, Engineering, Communication and many more.

Internships generally last four to eight weeks (with the opportunity for flexible work hours to manage your disability or other commitments).

Some of the awesome benefits of participating in Stepping Into include: 

• Gaining valuable career-relevant work experience.
• Learning new skills to enhance your resume.
• Growing your knowledge of your chosen industry and getting a ‘foot in the door’.
• Developing networking and social skills in a professional environment.

To read the position descriptions for internships available, please visit our website. Please note, that this will be regularly updated as new positions become available.

Am I eligible?

• Stage of study: final or second last year of university, or graduated from university within 36 months
• Discipline of Study: All are encouraged to apply
• Citizenship status: Australia Citizen, Permanent Resident or International student with full working rights in Australia

What is 'Disability'?

We accept applications from students with all types of disabilities, ongoing medical conditions, chronic illnesses and mental health conditions.

How do I apply?

Applications must be submitted via the Australian Network on Disability website. Before applying, please make sure you have the following documents ready to submit:

• Resume
• University transcript
• Proof of eligibility (Disability Access Plan or relevant medical documentation)

Please complete the online application form via our website.

Applications close at midnight on 9th October 2022 (Sunday).

Already applied previously?

There is no limitation on how many you can apply for or participate in the program. We are happy to reconsider previous applicants for the Stepping Into program. Contact us on 1300 36 36 45 or email to request your previous application be copied. Please review the positions available and submit at least three position preferences.

Information Sessions

Over the coming weeks, we will be facilitating information sessions online.

The sessions will offer an overview of the Stepping Into program. The Australian Network on Disability team will talk about how the program works, what the application process is like, and answer any questions you have about Stepping Into.

• Tuesday, 6th September, 2 – 3 pm (AEST)
• Thursday, 15th September, 3 – 4 pm (AEST)
• Wednesday, 21st September, 2 – 3 pm (AEST)
• Please register via our website

Go to the Events tab and register for the sessions!