Technology Internships in Melbourne

This was the most amazing and most fun experience I have ever had. This is the first time I have traveled alone to a country I have never been to before, and it's been alone from family in a whole new place for a long time. Most people view interning abroad as just a resume builder, but it's honestly so much more than that. I've really grown as a person by becoming more independent and self-reliant. I've gone on amazing and cool excursions and made so many new friends. I've gotten to really love Australia over the couple of weeks I spent here, and I honestly wish I had spent more time there. I felt very sad to leave, and all of the other interns felt the same way. Australia is truly a wonderful place to live in, and I hope my future holds a place for Australia.

This was one of the best experiences of my life and I would not trade it for the world! I got so much more out of my shell and loved working in a corporate environment as it gave me an insight into my future career. I would recommend this program to everyone!

The Intern Group responded to this reviewMarch 05, 2025

Thank you for sharing, Addie! It's fantastic to hear you enjoyed your time in Melbourne and managed to get out of your comfort zone and gain valuable insights for your career - this is exactly what we strive for! We're looking forward to seeing how this experience helps you in your blossoming career!

This internship program has allowed me to develop skills in journalism and marketing, which is exactly what I was looking for to begin my career in the field! My supervisors and co-workers were the loveliest people and they were also my mentor throughout. I truly enjoyed the community and friendships that I have made along the way.

The Intern Group responded to this reviewNovember 27, 2024

Thanks for sharing your experience in Melbourne, Elo! We can't wait to see where your developed skills will take you in your future from here. We wish you all the best!

I had a fantastic time during my internship in Melbourne! The city’s café culture, great coffee, and vibrant, diverse community were highlights. Through The Intern Group, I made some amazing friends and had plenty of opportunities to learn and connect. My company turned out to be different from what I expected but in a really unique and positive way, which made the experience even more valuable. Perth, our experience coordinator, kept things fun and engaging throughout. Overall, it was an incredible experience, and I’m grateful for all the great people I met along the way.

The Intern Group responded to this reviewSeptember 23, 2024

It's fantastic to hear you had such a wonderful time in Melbourne, Cameron! We're so pleased that you enjoyed the culture and gained some valuable experience through your internship. We can't wait to see what's next for you!

My 10-week internship was an incredible success. Entering the experience with an open mind allowed me to truly reap its full benefits. The people I met, the fun I had, and the overall opportunity were all amazing. I've made numerous new friends and grown significantly more comfortable with myself, both personally and professionally. I'm thrilled to have secured full-time employment from it and now truly feel like a Melbournian. And... I just have to give a huge shoutout to Perth. She was truly phenomenal. Always a friendly face and ready to chat whenever we needed her. Her caring nature and bubbly personality made everything feel so welcoming, and she really knows her stuff about the city and the intern lifestyle. The experiences she planned for us were fantastic. Her punctuality and communication were always on point, and the work-life balance she promotes is something I'll carry with me in my own journey. I’m really going to miss hanging out with her and all the fun times we shared.

The Intern Group responded to this reviewSeptember 04, 2024

It's amazing to hear you had such an incredible time with us in Melbourne, Neelay! It's especially wonderful to hear such wonderful praise about Perth and how supportive she's been. We're wishing you all the best with your new full-time role and can't wait to see how you develop professionally from here!

My six-week journey in Melbourne with The Intern Group and Tasty Fresh has been an unforgettable experience filled with professional growth, cultural immersion, and personal development. This opportunity not only provided me with invaluable work experience but also allowed me to explore the vibrant city of Melbourne. This internship experience has significantly contributed to my personal development. Living independently in a new city, let alone a new country, taught me essential life skills such as independance, time management, budgeting, and adaptibility. Navigating through challenges and stepping out of my comfort zone helped build my confidence. During my internship with Tasty Fresh, I had multiple projects such as Ethical Hacking, Raspberry Pi Devices, Software Development, Web Development and Electrical Engineering. This provided me with a variety of skills that I have developed over the 6 week internship. Working with colleagues from different backgrounds and cultures broadened my perspective and enhanced my ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural setting. Some of the most memorable experiences was Interacting with Australia’s iconic wildlife such as feeding kangaroos and meeting koalas. Visiting the Melbourne Skydeck offered breathtaking views of the city skyline. The vineyard tour was a delightful excursion where I learned about local wine production and enjoyed tasting some of the region’s finest wines. It was a perfect blend of education and leisure. Attending an Australian Football League (AFL) game was an exciting, confusing and immersive experience. The energy and passion of the fans were contagious, it gave me a deep appreciation for Australia’s sports culture. My six-week internship in Melbourne with The Intern Group and Tasty Fresh has been transformative. The professional skills I gained, the cultural experiences I enjoyed, and the personal growth I achieved have all contributed to making this journey a pivotal chapter in my career and personal life. I am immensely grateful for this opportunity and I would highly recommend it to anyone seeking an enriching internship experience.

The Intern Group responded to this reviewAugust 14, 2024

Thank you for telling us all about your time in Melbourne, Aimie! It really sounds like you made the most of your internship and we're so pleased you had such an enriching time, both professionally and personally. We can't wait to see where your new professional skills take you in your career!

During the placement process, The Intern Group only had one mechanical engineering option to offer me at a company based in Colombia and had to switch to a fully remote position. The situation was unfortunate because of the time zone differences and the workload was very independent. This wasn’t the internship I hoped for but it definitely challenged me professionally. The people that arrived the same time as I did + the accommodation made the whole experience worthwhile. Our experience coordinator, Erika, was very welcoming and helpful with everything we needed. We would have weekly meet ups to socialize and do fun activities together. The accommodation is full of other friendly students/travelers and I felt very safe, it’s comparable to a single dorm room.

The Intern Group responded to this reviewDecember 12, 2023

Thank you for sharing your candid experience! We are glad that you have had an enriching experience overall and we look forward to seeing where your career takes you, Emily

This program was such a wonderful experience. I stayed in Madrid as one of their first digital nomads where I had the option to work from home while staying in Madrid. I worked with a Madrid marketing agency and sometimes would meet up with my boss to work together or grab coffee. This program was so flexible and fun I was able to travel all around Spain and Europe while adding a perfect internship to my resume. I made some of the best friends I’ve ever had and are still traveling/in contact with them today! The program directors are very involved and make sure you feel welcome in the destination of your choice. They also provide nights out with the other interns of that cohort while introducing new ones each month. I highly recommend this program to anyone wanting to be a world traveler without it impacting their career trajectories in a negative way. Thank you @theinterngroup!

Intern OZ found me an internship so quickly and you were very willing to help. I hired an other company which couldn't find anything in months while they did it in just 1 day! The e-mail contact was very informative and pleasant. It feels good that the service does not stop after you find me an internship! Furthermore The intern of the week program on social media is an amazing I really liked that!

One impactful word: Amazing. I made a lifetime of new connections on good foundations on this trip that I will treasure most definitely. I gained and enhanced skills and knowledge on this trip like never before, from outstanding lecturers and speakers that kindly volunteered their time and effort to do so. I got to experience entrepreneurship and innovation in one of the top 5 startup ecosystems in the world, that made me gained a new and improved perspective on the industry. Thank you Jac, Matt, Jeanette and Chris for choosing me of all people to participate in this program - I will be forever thankful and grateful for this awe-inspiring experience.

Prior to learning about the program, I had the pleasure to attend the meetups that Jeanette organized back in November 2018 last year at where I learned more about entrepreneurship and technology, it was then that it sparked my curiosity. fast track to 2019 November going through the program and learning so much about the world of tech and startups it was an area that I always wanted to be part of but as with anything in life you learn from your mistakes. Having the chance to meet people from major tech companies like facebook, google, zendesk. to meeting early and late-stage co-founders. What I got out of the program I could say it was 2-4 years of life experience and perspective that would be invaluable to me in life and also the skills and the friendships I have formed that are going to set me up well into the future of my career as I venture further into the start-up and tech space. I am forever grateful for this opportunity and what it has done for me and my family. If you are unsure if this program is right for you or even if you have certainty that it's for you. just say yes and be open to the possibilities that open up to you in the 2 weeks but also what it will set you up after the program.

I spent 8 weeks in Melbourne for my internship and it was a fantastic experience which I would fully recommend! From day one, you feel instantly welcomed and supported by the intern team and you get to meet lots of other interns there too which is a great way to make friends. There are also loads of social events going on where you get to meet lots of new people such as the Yarra valley wine tour, going to the Marvel stadium to watch a game of Aussie footie or going to to the wildlife sanctuary. My internship was with an energy consulting firm. The firm was very friendly, inviting and really made you feel part of the team. I got to be a part of meetings, reviews and got a really helpful insight into consulting. It's hard not to love Melbourne, living there for 8 weeks was amazing. There is always something going on from Christmas markets to music festivals. You can cuddle koalas and visit some local penguins. It's great for food, art, music and shops. Even walking around the city is fun and interesting with all the street art and live music. There is no need to travel beyond Melbourne but if you have never been to Australia and you are excited to explore and get to see different places, it is also very easy to travel around. I visited Sydney and Cairns during my time there which were both incredible experiences.

From this internship, I learned a lot about computing and programming languages. Programming languages are a major skill set that I learned and as this was a bioinformatics internship I got experience in a different field which I think was useful. I really liked working on my own project, exploring new software and learning new programming languages.

It was very first time for me to participate in business activities. It was useful and I spend great time in Singapore. I really liked the way Jeanette and Jac supported us during the journey. It was very helpful. I liked different activities that we had. We visited HQ of google and grab. Also, we had heaps of interesting and inspiring speakers. The biggest drawback was the accommodation. Also, if you are not okay with high humidity, Singapore isn’t best destination for you.

Best think I did as a business student. Met some amazing people, had an awesome time and learnt more in 2 weeks than I did in a year at uni! I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in business, tech and design.

I'm learning a lot during my internship. My internship supervisor really wants to challenge me and to educate me and I can learn a lot from him. I met new people which is also nice. I don't have suggestions for improving the service. According to me the service is just fine :)

The whole experience has been incredible! I've progressed in the Zoo quite quickly and am trusted with a lot more and have even been allowed to look after the cheetahs! For what is being done by Intern OZ nothing needs to be improved really!

My favorite part of Australia are the people, they are very nice and it is easy to get in contact with them. The kind of work I am doing here is not to find in Germany so it was very new for me. The service by Intern OZ does not need to be improved.

It has been an overall amazing experience being at my placement. Being a recent uni grad it was amazing being able to have this opportunity to be able to put my knowledge into work and get a feel for what I hope to be doing in the future. Being here has given me the time and resources necessary to be able to complete my applications to graduate school and build up my resume. Overall I just want to say thank you so much for helping me in making the best decision I have ever made for my future!

I've traveled a lot, this is my first time living abroad. I think I would have had a much lonelier, more expensive adjustment period if it weren't for the internship and the friends I made at the organization. I'm really grateful for my new friends who have taken me in their group and shown me around. The internship work is really compelling too! My supervisor really respects me as an employee, and often seeks out of my advice on different research methods. He really respects my autonomy as a researcher, and I really appreciate that. Thanks InternNZ and InternOZ for all your help getting the ball rolling on my big Australian adventure!