Gaining practical experience is an important part of study in the area of community service. Mission Australia is committed to training and developing new entrants into the sector by providing a quality internship program.

Who we are looking for:

Mission Australia is interested in taking on students in the human services sector who are serious about a career in community services, and want to get real practical experience in the field. Ideally Interns should be able to complete their placement in a block period or on a set day over a period of time. This minimises disruption to our clients.

If you are interested in gaining work experience in an office/administrative environment, please contact our Volunteering Team at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

We can offer internships to students in these areas:

• Counselling
• Social Work
• Psychology
• Education
• Cert IV or Diploma level TAFE course in Community Welfare (or related area)
• Research/Social Sciences
• Occupational Therapy

What you can expect:

• Support and supervision from experienced caseworkers and service managers
• Opportunity to learn the policies and procedures of working in a front-line service
• The chance to develop confidence in real situations, working alongside Mission Australia staff and clients
• The chance to put your theoretical knowledge into practical use
• The chance to make a difference to the lives of our clients

How to apply:

Unfortunately our internships for 2009 have already been placed and as a result, we are not able to take on any more interns - application information will be included here later in 2009 when positions become available.