Internship process

Do you have space for a WIL unit?

All WIL units count towards academic credit in your degree, so please speak to a Student Adviser at Student Central to see how a WIL unit fits in your course. A student adviser will help you create a new course map that will show if your internship can count towards a core unit or an elective.

Complete the Pre-Internship Program

This is a short, compulsory training program completed in Cloud Deakin to prepare you for your internship experience (and future job searches), including:

• finding the right internship for your career journey
• identifying a suitable host organisation and applying for opportunities
• creating and strengthening your application
• commencing an internship, including workplace etiquette and culture.

You will need to complete the Pre-Internship Program before you can register your internship with the ArtsEd WIL Team, we suggest completing this at least a trimester before you plan to do an internship.

Login to Cloud Deakin, navigate to the top menu icon (that looks like 9 squares), and select the 'ArtsEd Pre Internship Program' from the drop-down list.

For help completing and finding the pre-internship program view our Help sheet.

Application action plan

With the content covered in the Pre-Internship Program and the preparation you have done in Step 1; it is time to put your plan into action.

Starting early is key and we recommend using a range of search methods and resources at your disposal when trying to secure an opportunity. Refer back to the Pre-Internship Program at any time for resources to help you secure an internship – either self-sourcing or applying for an advertised opportunity.

After accessing these resources, if you’re having difficulty identifying a suitable opportunity please contact our team using the details below.

Intern Alert

Sign up for the Intern Alert so we can quickly identify you are seeking WIL opportunities and what your preferences are. This allows us to connect you to suitable positions, programs, and events.

Signing up with our Intern Alert allows you access to exclusive internship positions, updates on newly released local and international programs, and professional development opportunities.

Internship agreement

Once you have secured an internship, we suggest having a discussion with your supervisor to finalise the terms of your opportunity before you begin – for example start date, supervision arrangements, goals, and tasks.

You’ll need these details in Step 3, but it also formalises the arrangement and ensures that you start with a clear idea about the expectations of the internship.

Registration process

You must register your internship with the ArtsEd WIL team at least 2 weeks before you are due to begin your internship and before the trimesterly internship registration deadline listed below (otherwise you will be asked to push back your start date).

1. Download and complete the entire Internship Registration Form (DOCX, 98.7KB). You must complete the blue pages and your host organisation must complete and sign the pink pages.
2. Login to InPlace and upload your Internship Registration Form via the 'Arts Internships' link.
   For help submitting your Arts Internship Registration form via InPlace view our Help sheet.
3. Once your internship has been assessed, we will advise you via your Deakin email if it has been approved for credit towards your course ('Internship Confirmation') and provide instructions to enrol into your WIL unit.

Important notes

Incomplete forms cannot be approved, and all unapproved placements will be ineligible for insurance coverage and academic credit.

It is important you do not commence or attend any on-site activities for your internship until you have completed the above requirements and received the Internship Confirmation email.

If your placement is occurring outside of Australia, the ArtsEd WIL team will assist in ensuring you meet Deakin University's risk management requirements.