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Australia WIE 2025

Australia WIE 2025

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Australia is the world’s 13th largest economy and has the 10th highest per capita income. Around 30% of its population are immigrants, and the people there enjoy a high level of civil and economic liberties.

About 78% of the workforce in this country works in the trading and service sector, thus making it the main pillar of its economy. The business and finance, healthcare and social assistance services, on the other hand, contribute to the majority of the economic growth.

 

Location:

Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney

Duration:

 

 

 (The Bloom of Youth)

31 May 2025 – 12 July 2025 (6 weeks)

12 July 2025 – 23 Aug 2025 (6 weeks)

Compensation:

Unpaid

Programme Fee:

 

HKD 38,300 (6 weeks)

(Early bird deadline with HKD 3,500 discount: 30 Nov 2024)
Inclusive items: Accommodation (shared apartment/homestay/student residence), airport pick-up
Visa requirement: Applicants must be eligible to work under Working Holiday Pass (417) or (462) and able to obtain the visa before departure
Note: Students have to bear the cost of visa application

Financial assistance from GEO:

Offshore WIE Sponsorship (See guidelines)


Application Deadline: 31 December 2024

(The selection process will be conducted on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to make applications before the deadline.)

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Eligibility:

  • Year 2 or above, full-time students of UGC-funded undergraduate degree programmes 
  • Aged 18 or above with valid travel document
  • Excellent English communication and writing skills
  • Highly independent, proactive, and culturally sensitive 

 

Reference Companies and Job Descriptions:
After being nominated to our partnering organisation (The Bloom of Youth) and accepted into the Programme, candidates will be recommended to suitable companies based on your WIE requirements, skills and experiences. Below is a list of sample business sectors and job natures (non-exhaustive). Offer will be subject to employers’ discretion.

Job Code Location Business Sector Job Nature
AU001 Melbourne Art and Design Content Writing / Design
AU002 Sydney Events and Public Relations / Marketing Public Relations / Events Management / Marketing
AU003 Melbourne Events and Public Relations / Marketing Marketing / Research / Copywriting / Social Media
AU004 Melbourne Public Relations and Marketing Social Media / Research / Marketing
AU005 Melbourne Fashion Marketing Digital Marketing / Social Media
AU006 Sydney Engineering Plastic Parts Specialist
AU007 Melbourne Human resources Data Analytics / Human Resources
AU008 Sydney Environment / NGO Research / Event Management
AU009 Sydney Nutrition Research / Data Analysis

AU010

Melbourne

Science

Research / Administration
AU011

Melbourne

International Business

Supply Chain / Administration
AU012

Sydney

Media & Design

Photography / Editing / Post-production
AU013

Sydney

Science

Research / Data Analysis
AU014

Sydney

Science

 Research / Data Analysis

Previous Employers (for reference)

Host Organisation Job Code Location Job Nature / Position Physical / Virtual
Ethical Trade Alliance / ImportExportTV

AUDET01

AUDIE01

AUDET02

AUDIE02

Melbourne

Melbourne

Melbourne

Melbourne

Logistics Intern

Marketing & Design Intern

Accounting Intern

IT/ SEO Intern

Physical

Physical

Physical

Physical
Pang Surveyors AUS001 Sydney Graduate Land Surveyor Physical

General Application and Selection Procedures:

UK

Financial Assistance from GEO:

A. Offshore WIE Sponsorship (OWS) (NOT applicable for virtual internship):

  • Year 2 or above, full-time students of UGC-funded undergraduate degree programmes 
  • WIE endorsement from the academic department will be required

For further details on OWS eligibility, requirements, and application procedures, please visit the website.  

 

B. Hardship Allowance (NOT applicable for virtual internship):

  • Students with proven financial difficulties can apply for a Hardship Allowance to support expenses incurred in offshore WIE. 

For detailed eligibility and application procedures, please see the guidelines on the website.

 

C. Learning Incentive: 

  • Students will receive a cash incentive (HK$2,300) for their efforts in maximising the WIE learning opportunities.  

Enquiries:
Miss Phoebe SHEK
Email: wie.nonlocal@polyu.edu.hk
Tel: 3400 3200

 

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