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Hospitality Program Paid Internship

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The Hospitality Program is a paid internship program offered to highly skilled candidates that are completing or have completed hospitality studies and have relevant hospitality experience. There are 6, 9 & 12 month options.

Positions are available in Food and Beverage, Front Office and Cookery.

Please note that we require 6 months to negotiate your internship and to process your visa.

Advantages of completing a Hospitality Internship

  • Internationalize your resume
  • Gain valuable experience in your academic field
  • Obtain credit for your existing studies
  • Develop workplace English skills
  • Form alliances with international companies
  • Gain recognition within your profession
  • Improve your career options
  • Develop an appreciation of the Australian work ethic and labour procedures

Valuable Information on Hospitality Program 

  • Internship applications must be lodged a minimum of six (6) months prior to internship commencement or arrival in Australia. 5 months for candidates with a suitable working visa.
  • All candidates must complete a telephone interview before being accepted into the internship program.
  • Candidates must be willing to complete their internship in a hotel, resort or restaurant in any of the major tourist centres throughout Australia.
  • The first week in the workplace for all interns will be focused on training and induction.
  • Interns will be required to cover the cost of their travel and accommodation.

Hospitality Internship for Academic Credit 

Candidates that want to participate in the Hospitality Internship for Academic Credit as part of their studies need to meet the following requirements:
  • Be between the age of 18 – 30
  • Be currently enrolled in a tertiary course
  • Provide proof of academic requirements for internship program
  • Minimum of 1 year tertiary education in hospitality
  • Minimum 6 months full time experience with leading hotel chain
  • High communication skills
  • Strong knowledge of the hospitality industry both domestically and internationally
  • Flexibility and willingness to work in a variety of departments
  • Flexibility and willingness to work in rural and remote locations

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for the Hospitality Internship Program candidates must meet the following requirements:
  • Be between the age of 18 – 30
  • Minimum of 2 years tertiary education in hospitality (not required for Working Holiday Visa Holders)
  • Minimum 6 months full time experience with leading hotel chains
  • Be currently enrolled in a tertiary course, or
  • Be a recent graduate within 24 months of course completion
  • Upper intermediate – advanced English language skills
  • Strong knowledge of the hospitality industry both domestically and internationally
  • Flexibility and willingness to work in a variety of departments
  • Flexibility and willingness to work in rural and remote locations

Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)

All interns who opt for the hospitality internship program must present a copy of their RSA certificate or complete the online RSA course, prior to commencing their internship in Australia.

Internship Payment for Hospitality Candidates

  • Internships are arranged on a full time basis with interns working a minimum of 25 hours per week. 
  • The average hourly rate for interns is AU$12-$15. 
  • This wage may vary depending on the Host Organization and intern working hours.

Required Application Documents 

  Primary Application Documents 
  • Completed application form
  • Current resume or CV, including colour photo (in Word)
  • Letter of Internship Objectives (in Word)
  • Academic transcripts (in English)
  • AU$500 Application fee

Secondary Application Documents
  • Evidence of current Medical, Accident, Travel and Personal Liability Insurance

442 Visa Documents
  • Colour copy of passport
  • Passport size colour photo
  • Evidence of financial support – AU$4,200 in total
  • Visa documentation and instructions to be provided by AI at the time of placement

Start Dates

  • Interns have the flexibility of choosing their preferred start dates (allow for 5 – 6 months lead time).

Lead Time
  • 6 months for 442 Occupational Trainee Visa candidates
  • 5 months for candidates with proof of suitable working visas (e.g. Working Holiday Visa)

Special Offer for Working Holiday Makers

Please note that this Special Offer is only available for 417 Working Holiday Visa holders and U.S. citizen on a 462 Work & Holiday Visa.
  • Application Fee* - AU$500
  • Program Fee for 26 weeks - AU$2,500
  • Savings - AU$500 

* Application Fee is non-refundable.

How to apply?

To apply, please send a recent CV to info@parlito.com  and answer the following questions:
1.    Preferred Internship duration
2.    Preferred intenrship start date
3.    Is the internship going to be for academic credit?
4.    What visa will you require? For example  416 Special Program Visa  or 422 Working Holiday Visa. 
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