Placements at Swinburne

Placements are an opportunity to get a head start on your new career while applying what you’re learning in your studies. You’ll work with experts in your chosen industry, combining ‘on the job’ learning with academic tasks, workplace reflection and feedback.

Benefits of doing a placement

Graduate with experience under your belt

Build next gen skills employers are looking for

Grow professional skills and networks

Companies we work with

  • BOSCH
    BOSCH
  • CSIRO
    CSIRO
  • Cummins South Pacific
    Cummins South Pacific
  • Deloitte
    Deloitte
  • Monash Health
    Monash Health
  • Siemens
    Siemens

Note: While we collaborate with a variety of esteemed partners, please be aware that this does not guarantee participation with these organisations. Professional placement opportunities are contingent on the availability of positions and your performance during the recruitment process. Accreditation placements and vocational education placements have unique requirements and enrolment processes so please see the individual pages for more information.

Placement opportunities

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    Undergraduate

    Professional placements

    Give your bachelor degree an industry upgrade with a paid, full-time placement. Over 6 or 12 months, you’ll gain the next gen experience, insight and knowledge employers want.

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    Undergraduate and postgraduate

    Accreditation placements

    Get the hands-on, real-world experience needed to complete some bachelor and postgraduate degrees to meet industry accreditation standards.

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    Vocational education

    Work placements

    Gain practical skills and hands-on experience with work placements as part of your diploma or certificate course.

Questions about placements? Find out more

You can browse our FAQs or visit the unique placement pages for contact details.

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More industry experience opportunities

  • Internships

    Connect your studies and professional practice with a part-time internship at a highly regarded organisation over a semester, or Summer Term.

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    Industry projects

    Make a real-world impact by responding to industry briefs, solving challenges, and using the tools of your field, all built into your courses.

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    Professional degrees

    Graduate with industry experience through a Swinburne Professional Degree. Alongside career-focused theory, gain real-world skills with a 12-month full-time paid work placement.

Employers: Looking to recruit a Swinburne student?

Get access to the next generation of talent before hit the grad market. Our students bring fresh perspectives to workplaces along with leading industry knowledge that can help your team reach its goals. And while they learn, you’ll have the opportunity to mentor ambitious future professionals.

Interested? Explore our resources for employers