Australian Internship Agent Presentation

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Australian Internship Agent Presentation

• Agent Presentation

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Presentation Overview

• Australian Internships Overview
• Programs
• Benefits of completing an Internship
• Commitment to Interns
• Application Process
• Application Documentation
• Visa Information
• Prices
• Testimonials
• Contact Details

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More facts about Australia

• Australia is the 6th largest country in the
  world, about the same size as the 48 mainland
  state of the USA and 50 larger than Europe, but
  has the lowest population density in the world.
• Australia boasts of over 10,000 beaches more
  than any other nation.
• Aussie Icon The kangaroo is unique to Australia
  and one of our most easily recognisable mammals
• With 27 million head of cattle, Australia is the
  worlds largest exporter of beef.
• The longest stretch of straight railway track in
  the world crosses the Nullarbor Plain from WA to
  SA

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Australian Internships Overview

• Australian Internships, established in 1998 is a
  specialist organisation dedicated to arranging
  internships for young professionals seeking
  international experience in their academic field.
  
• The Internship Program is unique as its principal
  focus is in identifying and securing the best
  possible professional internship placement for
  the applicant. We are able to place students from
  diverse educational backgrounds into successful
  internships aligned to their skills and
  experience.

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Australian Internships Programs

• Australian Internships offers two programs
• Professional Internship Program
• Hospitality Internship Program

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Professional Internship Program

• Eligibility 18 30 years old
• Start dates Rolling Admissions
• Location Australia Wide
• Interns may be requested to provide flexibility
  with their destination to facilitate
• placement possibilities. E.g. Marine Biology
  Queensland/Whitsundays region.
• Lead Time 4 months (WHV 3 months)
• Availability From 6 to 26 weeks
• Remuneration Unpaid
• All candidates must have academic background in
  their chosen field

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Fields or Sectors

• Banking Finance
• Graphic Design
• Environment
• Engineering
• Government
• Marketing
• Health
• Sport
• Telecommunications
• Media and Journalism
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Plus many more
• Candidate may be requested to send proof skills
  in the form of a portfolio.
• Position within the Health industry are
  limited due to legal restrictions. Medical
  placements are not available for Doctors, Nurses,
  Dentists, Pharmacists, etc. Medical placements
  are available in research and assistance roles.

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Internship Locations

• Australian Internships ensures that all
  internships are arranged in reputable Host
  Organisations. Agreements are in place with a
  number of high quality organisations including
  the following
• Novotel Sofitel Mercure
• Stamford Hilton Qantas
• Rydges Volcom Emirates
• Radio stations Johnson and Johnson Chubb
• Gadnes Law Telstra Accenture
• and many more
• Australian Internships has over 2000 organisation
  on their records ranging from small to
  multinational.

NOTE Australian Internships does not guarantee
specific organization for interns
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Internship Locations
Australian Internships arranges internships for
candidates Australia wide. Candidates have the
flexibility to choose their location. Popular
destinations include Sydney, Brisbane and
Melbourne. Interns may be requested to provide
flexibility depending on their chosen field.
E.g. Marine Biology is key in Queensland.
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Hospitality Internship Program

• Eligibility 18 30 years old
• Start dates Rolling Admissions
• Location Australia Wide
• Interns must be 100 flexible with their
  location)
• Lead Time 6 months (WHV 5 months)
• Paid 6, 9 or 12 months
• Positions Front Office, Food Beverage and
  Cookery
• All candidates must have an academic background
  and substantial work experience in the
  hospitality field
• In detail the current market demand is for
  interns that meet the following requirements
• Minimum of 2 years tertiary education in
  hospitality
• Minimum 6 months full time experience with
  leading hotel chains
• Candidates need to prove that their experience
  has been obtained on a continual basis with one
  property short stints at several properties is
  undesirable.

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Hospitality Position Details

• There are four main roles available within the
  Hospitality field
• Food and Beverage
• Front Office
• Culinary

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Hospitality Position DetailsFood and Beverage

• Typical duties and skill development for Food and
  Beverage Interns are as follows
• Industry service standards
• Operational knowledge of restaurant equipments
• Beverage/Menu knowledge development
• Guest seating
• Service of cuisines
• Supervisory skill development
• Roles vary depending on candidates skill level.

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Hospitality Position DetailsFront Office

• Typical duties and skill development for Front
  Office Interns are as follows
• Sales and Reservations
• Guest services
• Guest orientation
• Finance / Marketing
• Supervisory skill development
• Roles vary depending on candidates skill level.

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Hospitality Position DetailsCulinary

• Typical duties and skill development for Culinary
  Interns are as follows
• Commis Chef
• Communication Management
• Team cooperation
• Hygiene standards
• Food production
• Food presentation
• Inter-departmental Teamwork i.e. Between Kitchen
  and Food and Beverage staff.
• Roles vary depending on candidates skill level.

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Intern Pay Rates

• All interns are paid according to Australian
  award rates. Awards will specify rates payable
  for various skill levels, roles and locations
  within Australia.
• All interns are allocated a minimum of 30 hours
  per week, with many interns working 38 40
  hours.
• Examples of the minimum pay rates are as follows
• Food and Beverage 13 15 per hour
• Housekeeping 13 15 per hour
• Front Office 15 18 per hour
• Culinary 14 16 per hour
• All pay rates are listed in Australian Dollars.

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Internship Locations

• Australian Internships ensures that all
  internships are arranged in 4 or 5 star
  properties. Agreements are in place with a number
  of high quality properties including the
  following
• Novotel Sofitel Mercure
• Stamford Quay West Mirvac Group
• Hilton Taj Hotels Langham Hotels

NOTE Australian Internships does not guarantee
specific organization for interns
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Internship Locations

• All properties are of the highset quality. Please
  find below some specific hotel images

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Benefits of an Internship

• Internationalize interns resume
• Gain valuable experience within interns field
• Develop workplace English skills
• Form alliances with international companies
• Gain recognition within interns profession
• Improve interns career opportunities
• Develop an appreciation for the Australian work
  ethic and labour procedures

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Commitment to Interns!

• The nominated IPS will contact the intern every 2
  to 4 weeks by phone or email through out the
  period of their internship (Note It is a DIAC
  requirement that interns maintain regular contact
  with their IPS)
• Monthly social/intern meetings held in Brisbane
  and Sydney
• Monthly Intern Newsletters
• 24 hour emergency support lines
• 0412 953 904 (Diana Pilling) or 0430 383 979
  (Rebekah Gilchrist)
• Certificate of Participation
• Languages spoken in the AI office Portuguese,
  Spanish, Japanese, Italian, Russian, German and
  French.

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Contact, Feedback, Performance and Review

• Throughout the internship participants will
  receive regular contact and feedback from
  Australian Internships
• Regular e-mail and telephone contact
• Two week feedback review
• Mid internship feedback
• Final feedback
• Feedback from intern and supervisor
• Intern certificate of participation
• Performance and Review Report

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Eligibility

• In order to be eligible for the Internship
  Program candidates must meet the following
  requirements
• Be between the age of 18 30
• Selected internship field must be directly
  related to the candidates educational background
• Be currently enrolled in a tertiary course, or
• Be a recent graduate within 24 months of course
  completion
• Prove a genuine interest in the internship
  program

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Application Process










Register interest Eligible candidates will be sent an application form.
Program Application Complete and return the application form along with the supporting documentation and the AU500 application fee.
Pre-Screening interview Participate in a telephone or face-to-face interview to have your objectives and eligibility for the program assessed.
Internship Negotiation Australian Internships will negotiate your internship details and arrange an interview with a potential Host Organisation.
Internship Confirmation Confirmation of training through a formal Training Agreement. Visa document collation.
Fee Payment Final fees including placement, insurance, visa and service fees to be paid.
Visa processing AI to negotiate with DIAC regarding visa processing. Expect 4 8 weeks for visa processing. AI will inform you once your visa is approved.
Confirm Travel Arrangements After arrival please make contact with your Supervisor at Australian Internships.
Internship Commencement AI will monitor your satisfaction and growth throughout your internship.
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Application Documentation

• A completed Australian Internships application
  form.
• Evidence of payment of the AUD500 application
  fee.
•  Current Résumé or Curriculum Vitae via e-mail.
•  Letter of Internships Objectives.
•  Academic Transcripts.
•  Evidence of financial support. This may include
  a copy of a bank statement or a letter of
  financial support from a family member.
• Professional AU1500 per month
• Hospitality AU3000 in total
•  Evidence of medical, accident, travel and
  personal liability insurance. AI requests that
  interns use the Mondial Insurance policy.
• NOTE Applications must be submitted prior to
  internship commencement. Lead times are as
  follows
• Hospitality 6 months (WHV 5 months)
• Professional 4 months (WHV 3 months)

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Visa Information

• The Australian Internships Program was developed
  to comply with the Australian Department of
  Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) visa
  requirements.
• Please refer to DIAC or a registered Migration
  Agent for any specific visa related advice.
• i. 416 Special Program Visa (416)
• ii. Occupational Trainee Visa (OTV)
• iii. Working Holiday Visa
• iv. Student Visa

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Visa Information 416 Special Program Visa

• i. 416 Special Program Visa
• Regulations and Requirements
• Professional Internship Program
• Current students can complete an internship
  between 16 26 weeks in duration
• Graduates must apply for their internship within
  24 months of graduation
• Graduates can complete an internship between 16
  26 weeks in duration
• Australian Internships is an approved sponsor for
  the 416 Special Program Visa.
• Visa process consists of one part
• Visa Application (to be lodged by Australian
  Internships)
• Visa processing times are 4 - 6weeks.

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Visa Information 442 Occupational Trainee Visa

• ii. 442 Occupational Trainee Visa
• Hospitality Internship Program
• Current students can complete an internship for
  6, 9 or 12 months in duration
• Graduates must apply within 2 years of graduation
• Graduates can complete an internship for 6, 9 or
  12 months in duration
• Candidates must not have more than 2 years full
  time work experience
• Australian Internships is an approved sponsor for
  the 442 Occupational Trainee Visa.
• Visa process consists of two parts
• Nomination (to be completed by Australian
  Internships)
• Visa Application (to be completed by the intern
  and Australian Internships)
• Visa processing times are 6 8 weeks.

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Visa Information Working Holiday Visa

• iii. Working Holiday Visa
• The Working Holiday Program provides
  opportunities for people between 18 and 30 to
  holiday in Australia and to supplement their
  travel funds through incidental employment.
• The visa allows a stay of up to 12 months from
  the date of first entry to Australia, regardless
  of whether or not you spend the whole time in
  Australia.
• Applicants from the following countries can
  complete an internship on the WHV for a maximum
  of six months United Kingdom, Canada, the
  Netherlands, Japan, Republic of Ireland, Republic
  of Korea, Malta, Germany, Denmark, Sweden,
  Norway, the Hong Kong Special Administrative
  Region (HKSAR) of the People's Republic of China,
  Finland, the Republic of Cyprus, France, Italy,
  Belgium, Estonia and Taiwan. (please refer to the
  DIAC website for confirmation)
• The applicant must provide Australian Internships
  with evidence of the WHV prior to the internships
  start date.

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Visa InformationStudent Visa

• iv. Student Visa
• Applicants may complete an internship for up to
  20 hours per week throughout the semester, or on
  a full-time basis during scheduled holidays.
  Students may have the option to complete up to
  four weeks of  full time internship on completion
  of their study. Students are required to obtain
  work rights with the student visa prior to
  completing the internship.

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Price List 2010
500 Application fee 500 Application fee
Professional Internship Fee AUD
up to 6 weeks 1200.00
7 12 weeks 1450.00
13 20 weeks 1850.00
21 26 weeks 2200.00
Hospitality Internship Fee AUD
26 weeks 2840.00
38 weeks 3250.00
52 weeks 3650.00
Insurance Fee AUD
Weekly rate 18.20
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Intern Testimonials
It was more challenging and pressuring than what
I expected. I found myself liking the internship,
in fact, loving it. After a couple of months of
hard work, I was promoted as the Housekeeping
Team Leader and then, I was offered the
Supervisor's position. The internship program
definitely opened the doors of opportunity for me
in my chosen field and made me rethink a lot of
things. Now, I'm sure that it does not matter if
you start at the bottom, for as long as you put
your heart into it, work hard, have good timing,
and with a little luck success will certainly go
your way!" Leica Rose Aban Filipino Hospitality
I recommend my Host organisation because of the
professional way they work and the knowledge they
have. I gained a very good look into the
Australian Planning System and the way such an
office works. The staff at my Host Organisation
were very friendly and the company has an
excellent team of young and experienced planners.
The staff were always available for questions and
open to the interns ideas. Thank you Australian
Internships for your help and for placing me in
this company Jan Strehmann German Town Planning

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Intern Photos!!!