Internships Application Form

1Introduction

2Personal details

3Academic history

4Additional Information

5Referees

We are still accepting applications for the Winter 2022 round from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. Please contact internships@aurorafoundation.com.au for assistance.

* indicates a required field. Please contact the Internships team on internships@aurorafoundation.com.au if you have any questions.

PLEASE NOTE: Before proceeding please register for an account via the Indigenous Pathways Portal: https://aurorafoundation.com.au/our-work/indigenous-pathways-portal/user-dashboard/ . This will enable the 'save and continue' function to work.

Logistics

Note: Winter internships are usually from June through to October. Summer internships are usually from November through to December and from mid-January through to May.

Start date:*

End date:*

Number of weeks?*

Between 4-6 weeks full time or more if part time.

Number of days per week?*

If required, are you willing and/or able to undertake an internship from home?*

Note: You may be required to provide your own technical equipment and associated office supplies.

Yes

Please identify any city or town you are able to source accommodation with relatives or friends.

Note: Format as follows: Sydney, Wollongong, Brisbane.

I can fund my internship (airfare/accommodation/ living expenses), if necessary*

Yes

If 'yes', please specify*

Note: you can select more than one option.

Personal Statement/s

Cultural Competency

The following questions will assess your understanding and awareness of Indigenous culture for the purpose of undertaking an internship within an Indigenous organisation.

I have respect for and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.*

I acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the traditional custodians of the land and waters.*

I value the lived experience and knowledge of Indigenous peoples.*

I am aware of how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lived experience is contextualised within a history of colonisation and its ongoing impacts.*

I am aware of how my cultural standpoint and lived experience informs my actions.*

Your cultural standpoint may influence how you work with Indigenous communities. How would you address this?*

150 words max.

Motivation, Skills & Experience

What is your motivation for applying to the program?*

150 words max.

Which capabilities and skills would you like to develop?*

Select up to 5.

Which sector/s are you interested in working in?*

Select up to 3.

Review our Host organisations and determine your top 5 preferences.

Note: Please provide the hosts acronym only i.e. AEF, ATNS, PEAKS. We do our best to try and match you with one of your preferences as well as your selection of capabilities and skills, however this may not always be possible as we rely on the demand from our hosts each round.

Highlight any relevant experience and/or 3 strengths or skills that you can bring to your internship.*

150 words max.

Are you interested in the possibility of a ongoing work following on from your internship, should the opportunity arise?

Yes

Curriculum Vitae (CV)*

Please upload your professional resume or CV here

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 1 MB.

Referees

Note: You will need to provide two referees and attach at least one reference letter below. If you are only attaching one reference letter it must be from the professional or academic referee.

Professional or academic referee

Title

Name*

First Last

Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Phone number*

Role

If relevant

Organisation

If relevant

Please upload the reference letter from this referee here:*

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 1 MB.

Personal or community referee

This could be a colleague, university peer, or somebody from your community (non-related).

Title

Name*

First Last

Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Phone number*

Role

If relevant

Organisation

If relevant

Please upload the reference letter from this referee here:

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 1 MB.

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Internships Application Form