How to apply for a WIL placement
Applying for a WIL placement involves three steps: identifying your WIL unit, finding a placement opportunity with the organisation of your choice, and submitting an application to Deakin through InPlace.
WIL application timeline for 2024
School | InPlace Application | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
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Information Technology / Engineering / Architecture and Construction Management | Opens | 15 January 2024 | 6 May 2024 | 2 September 2024 |
Closes | 25 February 2024 | 30 June 2024 | 27 October 2024 | |
Life and Environmental Sciences | Opens | 1 September 2023 | 1 September 2023 | NA |
Closes | 3 March 2024 | 21 July 2024 | NA |
How to apply
To apply for a WIL placement, work through the steps outlined below and read our FAQs for more information.
Diversity and inclusion
Deakin values inclusion and diversity, embraces difference and seeks to nurture a connected, safe and respectful community. The WIL Team is committed to supporting all students in securing the right WIL experience for their goals. If you are a student from a diverse group and would like more information to help you navigate the WIL process, please visit the DeakinTALENT Diversity and Inclusion webpage. The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team and the Disability Resource Centre can also provide further support.
Respectful and inclusive workplaces
Students participating in work-integrated learning placements should be aware of their right to work in a respectful and inclusive workplace and know how to seek support if they are experiencing sexual harm and other forms of discrimination.
The National Plan Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Higher Education 2024 highlights placements as high-risk environments. As part of ongoing work in this space, a pre-placement module has been developed and is now available for all students.
This module is expected to take 15 minutes and has been designed to be completed before undertaking a placement or internship.
Complete the Respectful and Inclusive Workplace Pre-Placement Module
Need some guidance?
Join our online drop-in session
Join our online drop-in session every Wednesday at 2–3pm (AEST). Use Zoom passcode: 28597926
Join our online drop-in session every Wednesday at 2–3pm (AEST). Use Zoom passcode: 28597926
About the online session
Online consultations are confidential. When you join the Zoom session you will be placed in waiting room. Then, when a WIL Advisor becomes available you will join them in a breakout room for a private one-on-one consult.
Further information
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Read our FAQs for answers to commonly asked questions about WIL placements.
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Browse our faculty-sourced opportunities to find a placement that suits you.
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Attend an information session to learn more about the application process.