University Sourced Placements
Each semester, La Trobe University offers a limited number of multidisciplinary placement opportunities available through a competitive application process. These placements are sourced by the University and matched to students based on the information provided in their application.
To be considered, you must submit a strong application that demonstrates your skills, interests, and readiness for industry experience. Priority is given to well-prepared applications, so it’s important to plan ahead and follow the application instructions carefully.
Undergraduate students
How to apply
You will need to apply for a University Sourced placement through a competitive application process. Instead of applying for specific listed opportunities, you will submit a general application including your CV and responses to 2 placement allocation questions.
If your application is successful, we will attempt to allocate you to a suitable placement opportunity. Placements are not guaranteed and are based on the information that you provide in your application.
Postgraduate students
How to apply
Postgraduate students applying for University Sourced placements will undertake a formal, competitive application process designed to mirror the real job market and help build employability skills.
You may submit applications for up to 3 listed placement opportunities. As this is a competitive process, it’s important to plan ahead before applying.
After enrolling in LTU5IND, you will receive an email with instructions and access to InPlace to complete your application.
Postgraduate placement opportunities
The placement opportunities listed here are suitable for Postgraduate students only. This list provides a brief summary of the opportunities available for Semester 1 2026 only.
Important: Detailed information for these placement opportunities is available via InPlace. After enrolling in LTU5IND, you will receive an email with instructions and access to InPlace to complete your application for up to 3 opportunities.
| Organisation Name | Opportunity Name | No of Placements |
| Australasian Institute of Digital Health | Policy and Advocacy Assistant | 2 |
| Banyule City Council | Asset Mangement intern | 1 |
| Banyule City Council | Customer experience operations intern | 1 |
| Banyule City Council | IT Business Analyst student | 1 |
| Center for Safe Alaskans | Communications and Marketing Intern | 4 |
| Darebin City Council | Renewable Energy Champion | 1 |
| Flexikitch Pty Ltd | Marketing Customer Engagement Intern | 3 |
| Flexikitch Pty Ltd | Policy and Procedure Admin Intern | 3 |
| Medtronic | Business Analyst: Market Assessment of Patient Monitoring Wearable in ANZ | 1 |
| Medtronic | Business Analyst: Power BI automation of alternative product availability | 1 |
| Medtronic | Business Analyst: Visualizing Global Sustainability | 1 |
| Royal Nut Company | Supply Chain Assistant | 2 |
| Sealane | Business Analytics intern | 1 |
| Sealane | Marketing intern | 1 |
| Western Health | Quality and Benefits Analyst | 1 |
| Western Health | Virtual Care | 1 |
| Western Health | Clinical Informatics | 2 |
| Western Health | Change and Communications Analyst | 1 |
| Western Health | Research and Communications Intern - Digital Health Publishing | 1 |
Other placement options
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
Gain 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 University WIL Subjects and use the internship experience to fulfill the industry placement requirements of the elective subject/s (subject to approval from the Subject Coordinator).
Students must submit a Student Sourced 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 an Industry Placement elective subject.
Find out more about how to apply.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please reach out via the WBL Placements Enquiry Form. We’re here to help.
How to apply
Check the semester key dates and find out how to apply.
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