 Information
for Australian employers
Looking for a student intern?
With intense competition and changing technology, a global outlook is essential for industries prepared to help develop the skills of an international pool of student talent.
IAESTE Australia can help local businesses source highly skilled and motivated students for technical training for up to 12 months. Candidates are available from over 80 countries in a wide range of disciplines with majority from technical backgrounds including engineering, science, IT as well as agriculture and architecture.
Why employ an IAESTE student?
- IAESTE students are highly motivated and resourceful
- They are ideal for short-term projects
- You can specify any requirements and have a “tailor made” trainee
- They bring new ideas and cultural awareness to the workplace
- They can help develop new business opportunities overseas
- By employing an overseas student you are enabling an Australian-based student to work internationally and reinvest their experience into the Australian economy
- You can use the skills of undergraduates and recent graduates from over 80 countries worldwide
How IAESTE works
- Traineeships can be any length between 2 and 12 months
- All trainees must be English speaking
- Employer requirements are specified on a detailed Offer of Training form available on the website or by contacting IAESTE Australia
- Offers of training are sought in time for the annual IAESTE exchange conference in mid-January for traineeships to start any time from May onward (It’s also possible to source students at other times of the year)
- Strict selection procedures in both Australia and overseas ensure that you receive a high-calibre trainee
- IAESTE Australia organises the visas for students and assists with accommodation and a social program
- Students pay their own air fares and insurance
- Employers are expected to pay a salary to cover the cost of basic living expenses, including accommodation
- IAESTE Australia charges NO FEES to employers for arranging the traineeship
Reserved Offers
Already selected an international student from overseas but don't know how to bring them to Australia?
IAESTE Australia can also assist in organising work visas for up to 12 months on behalf of employers who source an overseas student themselves. This is called a Reserved Offer.
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Which countries participate in the IAESTE program?
Click here to access thelist of countries in the IAESTE organisation.
Employer testimonials
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