Internships
Our Internship Program offers full time internships for 4-6 weeks or part-time equivalents at organisations working to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Aurora supports Indigenous and selected non-Indigenous interns to develop practical skills, gain real-world career experience and build professional networks.
Apply for the Aurora Internship Program
Applications for the Summer 2024/25 round have now CLOSED. Applications for our Winter 2025 period will open in March 2025 with opening dates to be confirmed.
Please note applications will remain open year round for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
This internship went above and beyond my expectations and has made a profound impact on me and my studies. The knowledge, confidence and skills I have gained go beyond what can be learnt in university.
Who is it for?
We welcome Indigenous and non-Indigenous applicants who are enrolled for study at university or have graduated from a degree at an Australian university, and Indigenous applicants enrolled in a vocational institute in a minimum Certificate IV. Candidates should have a keen interest in developing their skills and working in the Indigenous sector. We are able to place Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander interns at a wide range of organisations including outside of the sector, if the placements are relevant to candidate’s study and career aspirations.
Where are interns placed?
Interns are placed at host organisations across the Indigenous sector this includes but it not limited to health, education, research, law and justice, policy, environment, STEM and community services.
Host organisations are based in major cities as well as regional and remote locations across Australia. Organisations that have hosted interns include NAAJA, ALS, KLC, CSIRO, UNICEF, Studio Gilay, Save the Children, Questacon, Walter Eliza Hall Institute for Medical Research and the Office of Minister Ken Wyatt.
How do I apply?
Applicants need to complete an online application form and provide a CV, academic transcript and two references. Guidance on the application process can be provided by contacting Internships@aurorafoundation.com.au. Following submission of the online application, eligible applicants will need to complete an interview.
For further information on eligibility, selection criteria and internship expectations see our FAQs
Please note applications will remain open year round for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
If you would like to be notified when applications open for future rounds, please register your interest here.
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