INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

International Communication Plaza Pty Ltd (ICP) has been officially recognized by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) as a provider of the Special Program Internship visa.

ICP is one of few companies in Western Australia to be issued with 200 Special Program visas with emphasis on work experience and cultural exchange.

The Internship program is an exchange program where an Australian company hosts a young professional from another country in order to enhance the intern’s professional skills and experience within working environments and different cultures.

The program is implemented in various international markets including but not limited to: Europe, Asia, North and South America as well as Africa. The program targets international graduates and/or young professionals who seek to gain work experience or professional skills in the area of their employment or studies.

How does the program work?

The Program is tailored to the needs of young professionals wanting to extend their career development goals by means of professional experience in an Australian company.

ICP acts as an intermediary between an intern and an organization, acting as a host company. The internship program is offered for a period of 6 or 12 months.

What is required of a candidate (intern)?

Candidates need to specify the goals that they would like to achieve throughout the Internship. These goals need to be consistent with their professional skills and educational background and the overall purpose should be in line with that of the Internship visa; this being the expanding of knowledge and experience of the Australian culture.

Candidate prerequisites:

 

1. Aged between 18 and 30
2. Adequate health conditions
3. Must be of good character
4. Must possess required proficiency in English to be able to achieve their goals
5. Must have sufficient funds to cover a return plane ticket to Australia and cover their living costs in the interim.  

Intern Benefits:

 

1. Gaining practical knowledge in the area of the intern’s interests and knowledge
2. Improving English in real life situations and a professional environment
3. Exploring Australian culture as well as other cultures from interacting with a diversity of people while gaining the experience
4. Opportunities for future employment in Australia
5. International work experience - add value to a resume