University Sourced Industry Placements
Work Based Learning (WBL) serves as a bridge between academic study and professional life. Immerse yourself in a University Wide - Industry Placement Elective Subject and take the next step towards your future career!
La Trobe University has a dedicated team of industry experts who partner with some of Australia's most reputable organisations. The placement opportunities listed here are multidisciplinary and are provided to La Trobe students who have elective availability in their study plan.
| Subjects | Teaching period | Semester dates | Application close date |
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| LTU3IND | Summer, 25/26 | 17 November - 15 February | TBC |
| LTU2PP1 LTU2PP2 LTU3PP3 LTU3PP4 | Term 6, 2025 Term 1, 2026 | 3 November - 12 December 5 January - 15 February | TBC |
| How to apply |
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Preparation is an essential step prior to submitting a placement application. All La Trobe students have complimentary access to Career Ready Assist, an interactive online platform designed to help you become ‘industry ready’ by creating or refining your resume and practicing interview skills. Additionally, CareerHub offers helpful resources like a cover letter template and checklist. Find out more about the University wide Industry Placement Elective Subjects and how to apply (refer to Step 1 and Step 2c). |
Undergraduate placement opportunities
Postgraduate placement opportunities
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.
The Industry Venture Challenge
The Industry Venture Challenge is a placement option, undertaken as part of the 100-hour industry placement elective subject, LTU3IND. Eligible students will have completed 120 credit points and have space in their degree for a 15 credit point elective subject. Participating in the Industry Venture Challenge will enable you to boost your confidence, professional connections and your in-demand industry skills - preparing you to become work ready.
Find out more about the Industry Venture Challenge and how to apply.
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 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. Refer to Step 2a or 2b to find out how to apply.
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
Enhance Your Allied Health Career Readiness
The HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance program delivered by Exercise Research Australia is a nationally recognised qualification that, upon satisfactory completion, can be used to apply for paid work while completing your undergraduate degree.
La Trobe 1st and 2nd year students who join the Allied Health Assistant (AHA) program in Semester 2 2024 will secure 120 hours of industry placement in 2025, which has been approved for enrolment in La Trobe’s 15 credit-point elective – LTU3IND.
Benefits to students:
- Obtain an industry-recognised qualification
- Undertake 120-hour placement in a real-world environment such as a hospital, private clinic, or community outpatient setting
- Enhance your CV with real-world experience and insights, increasing your employability in the allied health industry
- Make a head-start on your career and gain clarity on the career path you want to follow
Find out more:
- Download the AHA Program Info Pack
- For AHA Program Queries, speak to Ben (Student Program Advisor) Book a call or send an SMS to 0480 079 921
- Do you have queries about LTU3IND? contact the Industry Placements team: industryplacements@latrobe.edu.au
Important Information
As outlined in the Info Pack, the HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance program provides the necessary skills and knowledge to work as an AHA in hospital, clinic and community work settings. This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Eligibility criteria apply.
Training and assessment will be delivered by Exercise Research Australia Pty. Ltd. (ERA), RTOID: 22490 in partnership with Sunraysia Institute of TAFE (SuniTAFE) RTO ID: 4693, under a third party arrangement. All students will be enrolled as a student of SuniTAFE, who is responsible for the quality of training and assessment under these arrangements, and for the issuing of all qualifications and statements of attainment. Any changes to the third party arrangement will be communicated to students. Complaints about the training services delivered under these arrangements can be directed to SuniTAFE, and complaints procedures are available on our website.
Contact us
For further information about the industry placement subjects, the application process and placement opportunities, please email: industryplacements@latrobe.edu.au