University Sourced Industry Placements

Work Based Learning (WBL) serves as a bridge between academic study and professional life. Immerse yourself in an Industry Placement Elective subject and take your next step towards your future career.

Most industry placement opportunities are student sourced however, occasionally, university placement opportunities arise which are provided by our industry partners. These opportunities are secured by our dedicated Industry Engagement team at La Trobe University and are available to students enrolled in a variety of courses.

Summer placements - Term 6, 2023 and Term 1, 2024

How to apply

Term 6 applications extended - Apply before midday on Monday 2nd October!

Visit the how to apply page for more information on the following:
  • What to do before you apply
  • How to prepare and submit an application for a university sourced placement, a student sourced placement or a Practera placement
  • Key dates for each upcoming semester/term
  • Timeframes and requirements after you submit your application

Find out more about the Industry Placement Elective Subjects.

Please note:

  • The placement opportunities listed below are for the Summer intakes which include Term 6, 2023 and Term 1, 2024. Please check the individual Placement Descriptions for more information on their availability across one or both of these intakes
  • For full details on the placement opportunity and the selection criteria, please open the Placement Description\

Undergraduate placement opportunities

Industry placement subject: LTU3IND

Industry
Partner
Who is this
placement for?
Placement LocationNumber of placementsPlacement Description
CANN Group Limited

Students undertaking: Bachelor of Agriculture, Bachelor of Biological Sciences, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Health Sciences or Bachelor of Science.

Mildura VIC1CANN Group - Mildura PD
Agriculture Victoria Research
  • Bachelor of Science - Botany or Crop Science majors (include BOT2ILP as a core second year subject)
  • Bachelor of Biological Sciences - Botany or Crop Science majors (include BOT2ILP as a core second year subject)
  • Bachelor of Agriculture (also includes BOT2ILP as a core second year subject)
La Trobe University Campus Bundoora1Agriculture Victoria Research – Cell biology research PD
Agriculture Victoria Research, Australian GrainsStudents enrolled in a relevant bachelor degree specialising in Agriculture and/or Botany or Plant Science. Horsham VIC1Ag Vic Grain Genebank - PD
Ivanhoe Grammar School Students undertaking a Bachelor of Arts, Global studies or any degree, with a major in French, Spanish or Chinese or a Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics. Suitable students must be enrolled in a major of French, Spanish, or Chinese, with completion or progress beyond CHI2004, FR2004, SPA2004.La Trobe University Campus Bundoora2Ivanhoe Grammar - PD
Nillumbik Shire Council - Edendale Community Environment FarmPreferred degree/areas of study: Conservation Biology, Botany, Ecology or Environment & Sustainability. Eltham1Nillumbik Shire Council - Edendale Community Environment Farm PD
Reptile Encounters

Suitable for students interested in conservation, ecology or zoology and enrolled in the following courses:

  • Bachelor of Wildlife & Conservation Biology
  • Bachelor of Biological Sciences – Zoology, Ecology majors
  • Bachelor of Science - Zoology, Ecology majors
Burwood1Reptile Encounters - PD

Australia Zoo

Enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s degree specialising in animal science, zoology, ecology, or conservation.

Beerwah QLD3Australia
Zoo - PD

Industry Placement Minor: LTU2PP1, LTU2PP2, LTU3PP3 and LTU3PP4

  • Longer placements of 200+ hours and at least 30 credit points of space required in your degree
  • Find out more about the Industry Placement Minor
Industry
Partner
Who is this
placement for?
Placement LocationNumber of placementsPlacement
Description
Football VictoriaStudents undertaking a relevant bachelor degree in Arts History, Arts Archaeological or heritage studies. Macleod2Football Victoria PD
CANN Group Limited

Students undertaking: Bachelor of Agriculture, Bachelor of Biological Sciences, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Health Sciences or Bachelor of Science.

Mildura VIC1CANN Group - Mildura PD
Agriculture Victoria Research
  • Bachelor of Science - Botany or Crop Science majors (include BOT2ILP as a core second year subject)
  • Bachelor of Biological Sciences - Botany or Crop Science majors (include BOT2ILP as a core second year subject)
  • Bachelor of Agriculture (also includes BOT2ILP as a core second year subject)
La Trobe University Campus Bundoora 1Agriculture Victoria Research – Cell biology research PD
La Trobe University - Respectful CommunitiesSuitable for students undertaking a Bachelor of Arts with Communications Major and an interest in social equity issues/ gender and diversity or a Bachelor of Business with marketing and an interest in social equity issues.La Trobe University Campus Bundoora1LTU Respectful Communities PD
Nillumbik Shire Council - Edendale Community Environment FarmPreferred degree/areas of study: Conservation Biology, Botany, Ecology or Environment & Sustainability. Eltham1Nillumbik Shire Council - Edendale Community Environment Farm PD
Baptcare  

Students undertaking a Bachelor of Psychological Science or a major in Psychology.

Sunshine 7Baptcare PD
Islamic Museum of AustraliaUndertaking Bachelor of Media and Communication or other marketing undergraduate course.Thornbury1Islamic Museum PD
La Trobe University - Finance DivisionStudents currently undertaking a Bachelor of Accounting degree or a Commerce degree with an accounting major. Successful applicant must have completed the following (first Sem of 2nd year): ACC2CRE/ ACC2CAD.La Trobe University Campus Bundoora1LTU Finance PD
Kangan InstituteStudents undertaking relevant bachelor degree in Human Resources / Business interests in learning & leadership / HR / Psychology. Richmond1Kangan
Institute PD

Postgraduate placement opportunities

Industry placement subject: LTU5IND

Industry
Partner
Who is this
placement for?
Placement LocationNumber of placementsPlacement
Description
Islamic Museum of AustraliaMaster of Education or similar post-graduate degree with specialty area of learning and development.Thornbury 1Islamic Museum of Australia PD
Ivanhoe Grammar SchoolMaster of Education students who have an interest in supporting high school students to excel when engaging in a self-directed project. La Trobe University Campus BundooraUp to 10Ivanhoe Grammar School PD
Latrobe Lifeskills

The Ideal candidate may have:

  • Bachelor of Education with a Special Education
  • Graduate Diploma in Special Education
  • Working towards a master’s degree which includes a Special Education specialisation such as:
    • Master of Special Education
    • Master of Education (Special Education needs)
La Trobe University Campus Bundoora1Latrobe Lifeskills PD

Other placement opportunities

Student Sourced placements

A student sourced placement is an opportunity sourced by you to fulfil the requirements of your course and career goals. Sourcing your own opportunity allows you to target specific organisations that you'd like to work with, undertaking a range of tasks negotiated by you with a potential host organisation.

Find out more about Student Sourced Industry Placements.

Practera Industry Placement program

La Trobe offers students the opportunity to complete an industry placement through the Practera Program, where teams of students work collaboratively to solve a real industry client challenge. Students can undertake this program through enrolment into either the Industry Placement Minor or the 15-credit point LTU3IND elective subject.

Find out more about Practera Industry Placements.

Gaining credit for 'Internship' or 'Vacation' programs

"Vacation" or "internship" programs are a great way to apply skills and gain valuable experience which may lead to a graduate program entry or direct employment opportunities. These programs are offered across a broad range of organisations and study disciplines, including Accounting, Finance, Cyber security, Marketing, Communications and Environmental Sustainability. Many websites advertise these opportunities, such as Grad Connection, Grad Australia, and Career Hub.

Did you know that these programs may be used to gain credit towards your degree?

When undertaking an internship program, it may be possible for students to concurrently enrol into one or more of La Trobe’s Industry Placement Elective Subjects and use the internship experience to fulfill the industry placement requirements of the elective subject/s (subject to approval from the Subject Coordinator).

How do I apply?  

Students must submit a student self-sourced online application (including a Placement Description) prior to the closing date for the selected Industry Placement subject/s. The application and Placement Description will then be assessed and must be approved by La Trobe prior to enrolment into the Industry Placement elective subject.

For more information about your eligibility, speak with your Course Coordinator. For find out more about the application process and the Industry Placement elective subjects, visit our website or contact the Industry Placements team: industryplacements@latrobe.edu.au

Contact us

  • For further information about the industry placement subjects, the application process and placement opportunities, please email: industryplacements@latrobe.edu.au
  • For general enquiries about La Trobe WBL placements, please submit via the Work Based Learning Placements Student Enquiry form.