PLACEMENTS

Government Administration and International Relations

Connecting students with industry through placements and internships.

Overview

Overview What we offer Disciplines and professions Planning and delivery Your organisation

Overview

We partner with government departments, international organisations, public sector agencies and planning authorities to provide practical experience that builds professional capability, industry networks and career readiness.

Students gain hands-on experience working in policy, planning, governance and public administration contexts, contributing to real-world challenges at local, national and global levels.

What we offer

Government Administration & International Relations provides opportunities for organisations to engage with students through:

Supervised placements across government, policy, planning and public sector environments
Internships that build workforce-ready capability and public sector experience

These experiences enable students to apply theory in practice while contributing meaningfully to organisational and community outcomes.

Disciplines and professions

Our students bring expertise across a diverse range of business, legal and public-sector fields. Explore the key disciplines and professions below, with opportunities spanning areas such as analytics, economics, health management, international business, project management and sports.

International Relations

Government

Public Health

Urban Planning

Planning, Timeframes & Locations

Placements can be tailored to suit your organisation, with flexible options for student cohort, time commitment, timing and delivery mode.

Placements and projects: Semester-based or year-round (subject to discipline requirements)
Locations: Government departments, public sector agencies, planning authorities, international organisations, NGOs, and remote or hybrid settings where appropriate

Benefits to your organisation

Hosting a student is a practical way to connect with emerging talent while supporting your organisation’s work. Students can contribute to discrete policy, evaluation and planning priorities, while creating opportunities for longer-term collaboration in education, workforce development and applied research.

Support
Capacity

Assist with research, analysis, planning and program delivery

Future Workforce Pipeline

Identify and mentor emerging public sector professionals

Fresh
Perspectives

Gain contemporary insights informed by current learning and research

Project delivery support

Progress discrete policy, evaluation or planning priorities

Examples of Inspiration

Policy analysis and research projects supporting government decision-making
Urban planning placements assisting with strategic planning and community engagement
Public health projects focused on population health, prevention and system improvement
International relations internships supporting research, advocacy or program coordination
Program evaluation activities within public sector and non-government organisations