Internships in Perth allow you to work and learn abroad in Australia from six weeks, to six months, to a year. How long your internship lasts is dependent on the organization or company with whom you work. Internships in Perth can either be part-time (20 to 25 hours a week) or full-time (30 to 40 hours a week); be sure to thoroughly evaluate how long you’d like to work before agreeing to any internship abroad.
As the largest city in Western Australia, Perth has a seemingly limitless array of possibilities in a variety of fields for those looking to intern in this Australian metropolis. However, some of the more common types of internships in Perth are in the fields of:
Marine Science. Located right on the water, Perth is well-known for its pristine, sandy-white beaches, but it is the Ningaloo Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage site just north of the city, that makes it such a prime location for those looking to gain professional experience in marine biology. The coral reef is most famous for its high population of whale sharks, humpback whales, and manta rays. Perth also plays hosts to the Marmion Marine Park (the first of its kind in Western Australia) that protects a threatened coastline teeming with tropical fish. The amount of internship opportunities in Perth’s various conservation and research organizations are as numerous and diverse as the number of marine organisms waiting to be discovered.
Business & Trade. As the capital of Western Australia and the largest city on the western coast, Perth is also the central economic hub on the western side of Australia. It is also also easily accessible by African and South East Asian countries, making it an excellent port for trade in its vast ores of gold, iron, nickel, diamonds, coal, and natural gas just outside the city. Due to these resources, the sheer number of banking headquarters within the city, and because of its role as one of the largest metropolises in Australia, Perth’s economy is booming. Australia has the 13th largest economy in the world, and yet only has 0.3 percent of the world’s population. This is due specifically to cities such as Perth, whose economies carry Australia on to the global stage. For those looking to intern and learn from international businesses in one of the more competitive markets in the Pacific, Perth is the place to be.
Performing Arts. For a city that relies heavily on commerce and mining for economic prosperity, Perth is surprisingly artistic. There are over 20 major art and cultural institutions throughout the city, not to mention the numerous art galleries and small theatres. Performing arts companies specializing in theatre, orchestra, and ballet, as well as the Art Gallery of Western Australia, are prominent in Perth. The city is also home to the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, where numerous performers and producers have launched their careers; Hugh Jackman is even an alum. The annual Perth International Arts Festival also makes Perth an excellent location performing arts internships in Australia.
