Over the last five years, FDC has provided 30 internships to graduates and young professionals from Australia and abroad. Our internships provide an exciting opportunity to gain invaluable practical work experience in the field of international development.
What does an internship at FDC involve?
Internships may be based at our office in Brisbane, Singapore or Suva. Normal duration of our internships is up to six months with a minimum commitment of one day per week. If you are undertaking graduate study you might receive accreditation for the internship (please check with your educational institution). Please note that FDC cannot arrange work visas for international applicants and interns must cover their own expenses while living in Brisbane, Singapore or Suva. Interns will be assigned specific tasks and responsibilities, which might include:
Our internships are unpaid, but the knowledge and skills that you will gain at FDC will help develop your professional skills and allow you to contribute to our work.
Comments from past FDC Interns:
“I think that no matter what your qualifications, if you are interested in social and regional issues you could benefit from interning with FDC. I found the experience further informed my perspective on regional concerns and gave insight into the workings of small NGOs. The workplace atmosphere was informal but professional, while the staff were friendly to me and would always offer their assistance if I had any queries. I found the work to be both interesting and meaningful, and I would particularly recommend this internship to anyone who would like to expand their knowledge about Pacific rim program development and implementation. I enjoyed my internship experience and hope to return in a few months time to learn more.” Amanda Hall (Master of Communication for Social Change Student).
How and when do I apply for an internship at FDC?
We are open to applications from graduates and young professionals throughout the year. To apply, please complete the following application form and attach a copy of your CV. FDC will not have any interships available until June 2010.
Please note, FDC charges US$200 per week for international applicants to cover administrative expenses.
International students studying in Australia are exempt from this fee as are nationals of Australia, Fiji and Singapore.
If you have further enquiries about the internship program please ring FDC Tel: +61 7 3217 2924 or email vladimirpacheco@fdc.org.au.