Dream Destination Australia: Internships and Legal Traineeships Down Under
For many Germans in Australia, it all began with a temporary stay: whether a working holiday, a semester abroad, an internship or a legal traineeship. What was intended to be a short visit often turned into years, and eventually a new home.
You can find current internship vacancies with us and our members below. All legal trainee positions are currently filled until April 2027. A new listing for following periods is expected to be published on this page in November 2026.
We kindly ask for your understanding that unsolicited applications cannot be considered on an individual basis due to the high volume of applications.
Internships at AHK Australien in Sydney
Corporate Services
Start Date: February 2027
Duration: 6 months. Full-time
Location: Sydney
Application: Please send your application, including CV and cover letter, to Lena McIntosh at lena.mcintosh@germany.org.au.
The network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs), consisting of bilateral Chambers of Commerce Abroad, delegations and representative offices of German business, advises, supports and represents German companies worldwide. The close cooperation between AHKs and the 79 Chambers of Commerce and Industry (IHKs) in Germany helps in understanding the needs of the business community. Business requirements can be dealt with directly by experts on site and answered with market-oriented solutions. Special country and regional events in the IHKs are prepared and carried out together with the respective AHKs.
Since its foundation in 1977, AHK Australien, with its long history and experience, has consistently contributed to the promotion of German-Australian trade and the strengthening of exchange in areas such as innovation, technology and science.
As an intern in our Corporate Services department, you will actively support our colleagues in advising and preparing business expansions to Australia, as well as in providing market entry services.
Overview of your responsibilities:
- Independent handling and processing of customer enquiries in English and German regarding customs, import and export, job market, international financial system and taxation
- Market research and data analysis:
- Enquiries via phone to Australian companies and Australian Federal and State Authorities
- Extensive market research in industries highly relevant to the bilateral trade between Germany and Australia
- Professional preparation of reports for clients
- Active involvement in customer projects (e.g. finding business partners, market analysis and company incorporations)
- Support in the execution of federally funded projects
- Implementation of process improvements
- Updates to the CRM system Capsule
- Assistance with registration of guests and partners at Chamber functions and general assistance during the events
- Other tasks to support the daily running of the Chamber.
You will perform your duties in close coordination with the corporate services team at AHK Australien.
Requirements:
- At the time of your internship, you are enrolled in a business-related degree
- You can work independently and take responsibility for your own work
- You have a friendly manner and enjoy working in a team
- You have very good written and spoken German and English language skills
- You have a solid knowledge of MS Office
- International experience is an advantage
- Visa requirements: At least a working holiday visa
What we offer:
- A varied and independent role
- The opportunity to apply the knowledge you acquired during your studies in practice
- Insight into German-Australian trade relations
- Participation in member events
- Integration into an agile team
- Independent projects with support from the AHK team
If this sounds like you, please send your compelling application documents (cover letter, references, current academic transcript or interim certificate, and CV) in English to lena.mcintosh@germany.org.au
We look forward to receiving your application
Marketing & Events
Start Date: Early February and early August available
Duration: 6 months. Full-time
Location: Sydney CBD
Application: Please send your application, including CV and cover letter, to media@germany.org.au
The network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs), consisting of bilateral Chambers of Commerce Abroad, delegations and representative offices of German business, advises, supports and represents German companies worldwide. The close cooperation between AHKs and the 79 Chambers of Commerce and Industry (IHKs) in Germany helps in understanding the needs of the business community. Business requirements can be dealt with directly by experts on site and answered with market-oriented solutions. Special country and regional events in the IHKs are prepared and carried out together with the respective AHKs.
Since its foundation in 1977, AHK Australien, with its long history and experience, has consistently contributed to the promotion of German-Australian trade and the strengthening of exchange in areas such as innovation, technology and science.
As an intern in our Marketing and Events department, you will actively support initiatives that focus on branding, communication, networking and member engagement.
Overview of your responsibilities
Events:
- Support in the organisation, implementation and follow-up of in-person and online events
- Assistance in the concept and design phase of invitations, ticket sales platforms and presentations
- Support in visits and discussions with suppliers and customers
Independent processing of registrations (name changes, cancellations, participant lists) - Maintenance of contact data in CRM
- Administrative tasks
- Support with strategic planning and evaluation of participants and member engagement
Marketing:
- Support for content creation for social media (with a focus on LinkedIn and Facebook)
- Website maintenance (also with regard to SEO)
- Support in creating newsletters
- Copywriting for various cross-departmental projects as needed (flyers and brochures, press reports, social media, project summaries)
- Support in implementing brand guidelines and tone of voice
- Monthly analysis of marketing performance by updating and evaluating the marketing report
You will perform your duties in close coordination with the events and marketing team at AHK Australien.
Requirements:
- At the time of your internship, you are enrolled in a business-related degree
- You can work independently and take responsibility for your own work
- You have a friendly manner and enjoy working in a team
- You have very good written and spoken German and English language skills
- You have a solid knowledge of MS Office
- Knowledge of Eventbrite, Zoom, social media management, or SEO is an advantage
- International experience is an advantage
- Visa requirements: At least a working holiday visa
What we offer:
- A varied and independent role
- The opportunity to apply the knowledge you acquired during your studies in practice
- Insight into German-Australian trade relations
- Participation in member events
- Integration into an agile team
- Independent projects with support from the AHK team
If this sounds like you, please send your compelling application documents (cover letter, references, current academic transcript or interim certificate, and CV) in English to media@germany.org.au
We look forward to receiving your application.
Cluster - Mining & Resources
Start Date: Early February
Duration: 6 months. Full-time
Location: Sydney CBD
Application: Please send your application, including CV and cover letter, to juergen.wallstabe@germany.org.au
The network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs), consisting of bilateral Chambers of Commerce Abroad, delegations and representative offices of German business, advises, supports and represents German companies worldwide. The close cooperation between AHKs and the 79 Chambers of Commerce and Industry (IHKs) in Germany helps in understanding the needs of the business community. Business requirements can be dealt with directly by experts on site and answered with market-oriented solutions. Special country and regional events in the IHKs are prepared and carried out together with the respective AHKs.
Since its foundation in 1977, AHK Australien, with its long history and experience, has consistently contributed to the promotion of German-Australian trade and the strengthening of exchange in areas such as innovation, technology and science.
Overview of your responsibilities:
- Independent handling of customer enquiries in the areas of market entry and member development of the Mining Cluster in both English and German
- Preparation of quotations and provision of information
- Telephone enquiries with Australian companies as well as federal and state authorities in Australia
- Active involvement in customer projects (e.g., market analyses, business partner searches, company formations, and member development)
- Maintenance and entry of customer data in the CRM system
- Support in the preparation of presentation materials
- Support in the implementation of publicly funded projects in the mining sector. This includes planning and execution in close coordination and collaboration with various stakeholders in both countries
- Support with member events and delegations
- Support with guest and partner registration at AHK events as well as general assistance during events
- Additional tasks to support the chamber’s day‑to‑day operations
You will perform your duties in close coordination with the Cluster Mining & Resources team at AHK Australien.
Requirements:
- At the time of your internship, you are enrolled in a business-related degree
- You can work independently and take responsibility for your own work
- You have a friendly manner and enjoy working in a team
- You have very good written and spoken German and English language skills
- You have a solid knowledge of MS Office
- International experience is an advantage
- Visa requirements: At least a working holiday visa
What we offer:
- A varied and independent role
- The opportunity to apply the knowledge you acquired during your studies in practice
- Insight into German-Australian trade relations
- Participation in member events
- Integration into an agile team
- Independent projects with support from the AHK team
If this sounds like you, please send your compelling application documents (cover letter, references, current academic transcript or interim certificate, and CV) in English to juergen.wallstabe@germany.org.au
We look forward to receiving your application.
Internship positions from our members
AUP IT: IT Service Desk Internship in Sydney
Great internship opportunity at leading Sydney IT Cybersecurity provider * Learn from the best in the business * Get equipped with real life skills * Ideal entry point for career advancement * Apply now to be considered
The role:
- Being the first point of contact for all of AUP IT's key clients and other stakeholders at the Level 1 service desk
- Troubleshooting network, storage, compute, cloud and myriad other IT issues that our customers face daily
- Analyzing and resolving issues and escalation when appropriate
- Undertaking planned network and system upgrades in conjunction with senior engineers and solution architect
- Liaising with vendors, and other partners in the IT ecosystem to put together viable, cost effective solutions for our customers
Working at AUP IT:
- Fun, collegiate environment
- Work hard, play harder
- Good mix of youth and mature staff
- Growing brand recognized across Australia as a leading IT provider
What’s in it for you:
- Dynamic environment that encourages lateral thinking and promotes entrepreneurship
- Learning and self-advancement
- Opportunity to define a career path
- Real world scenarios where you get to put your theoretical knowledge to test
- Strong culture of promoting from within. Most of our employees started off at the service desk and worked their way up
- Centrally located, close to Wynyard station
Ideal Attributes:
- Value an enterprising nature, and prefer personable and engaging communicators
- Very strong communication skills - speaking, reading and writing English
- Ability to learn new technologies
- Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities
- Ability to multitask and work in complex environments
- Ability to engage stakeholders internally and externally and have meaningful rapport with them
- Strong work ethic
If you would like to apply for this position please send your CV to Raja Pradeep raja.pradeep(at)aupit.com.au
Study in Australia Group: Internship Opportunities in Marketing & Business Administration in Melbourne
Are you passionate about travelling and helping others achieve their educational dreams? Study in Australia Group is offering a range of work experience programmes in Sales Support, Marketing, Administration and Accounting.
Join us to develop your professional skills!
Areas: Sales | Marketing | Administration | Accounting
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 3 - 6 months, min. 20 hours/week
What you will learn:
Depending on your chosen area, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in:
- Hubspot CRM
- Creating newsletters, blogs, and social media content
- Using design and scheduling tools such as Canva and Later
- Video and content editing
- Creating and managing online forms via Jotform
- Applying AI tools for marketing purposes
- Communicating effectively with clients and stakeholders in English incl. writing professional emails in English
- Basic bookkeeping and accounting using Xero
- Event management and coordination
- Working with clients and colleagues from around the world
Who can apply:
- You must be a current Master's student or currently studying towards a vocational qualification in Australia, and already hold a Bachelor's degree.
- This internship is offered as a work placement and must be a compulsory part of your studies (i.e. a required internship or placement as part of your course).
Visa requirement:
You must hold an Australian visa with work rights such as
- Student Visa (minimum 4 months left)
- Working Holiday Visa (min 4 months left)
- Permanent Resident
- Australian Citizen,
- or be eligible to apply for a Working Holiday Visa or Student Visa
Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship, as it is a work experience programme in which we provide on-the-job training. However, there is an opportunity for ongoing paid employment for the right and talented candidate.
We’ll provide you with the following:
- A hybrid working environment
- Exposure to global stakeholders
- Opportunities to develop professional relationships and to attend industry events, workshops, and short courses. Feel free to check our Instagram to see what we are currently working on.
- Travel opportunities
- Discounts on eligible overseas health insurances and course fees
- Complimentary access to a corporate gym
- Onsite food court and restaurant
- Secure undercover car parking
- Convenient proximity to tram stops
- Ongoing employment for the right candidates
- Participants in our work placement programme will receive a reference letter, a certificate of completion and a LinkedIn reference.
Application Process:
If you are interested in this position, please submit your application via the link below. We will review all applications and contact eligible candidates for further evaluation.
Please take the time to write a cover letter in English that tells us about YOU and your future career plans.
If you are applying for the marketing or content creation role and are already very active on social media, you are encouraged to include links to your social media profiles in your application, as this will help us to see your skills and creativity.
To learn more about us, visit study-in-australia.com and check out studyinaustraliagroup on Instagram.
Location:
Our new office is situated at St Kilda Road Towers, just moments away from the CBD, St Kilda, Chapel Street, The Royal Botanic Gardens, and Albert Park Lake.
About us:
Study in Australia Group is an Australian based international Education Agency and trusted provider of international student recruitment services in Australia. We work closely with education providers, immigration agents and insurance providers across the country to help them attract and enrol international students from various parts of the world. Our main source market is Europe (DACH, The Netherlands, UK, Ireland, Czech Republic, Spain and France).
With our extensive knowledge of the Australian education system and our strong industry connections, we are able to provide a range of services to both students and education providers. For students, we offer assistance with course selection, application preparation, visa processing, accommodation, job search, career advice and ongoing support throughout their studies. For education providers, we offer marketing and recruitment services, including market research, marketing campaigns, lead generation, student counselling and student application processing.
Our team of experienced and dedicated education consultants are passionate about connecting students with the right education opportunities in Australia. We understand that studying abroad can be a daunting and complex process, which is why we strive to make it as easy and stress-free as possible for our students.
We are committed to providing personalised guidance and support to each of our students. We take the time to understand their individual needs, goals, and preferences, and then use our expertise to recommend the most suitable courses and education providers. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and our commitment to delivering high-quality service to both students and education providers.
At our Education Agency, we believe in the transformative power of education and the benefits it brings to individuals and societies. We are dedicated to helping international students achieve their academic and career aspirations through studying in Australia. We believe that an international education experience not only provides students with a quality education but also enhances their intercultural understanding and global perspectives.
Application form: https://www.study-in-australia.com/post/internship-opportunities-in-content-creation-business-administration-melbourne
