Do you know or are you a university student with disability looking for paid work experience that counts?


Opportunities are available in: Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle, Darwin, Canberra, Adelaide, and Tasmania

“With this experience under my belt, I’ve set myself a goal to find a job that is aligned to my interests, so that I can make a passionate difference,” said Damien.

The Australian Network on Disability runs the Stepping into Program twice a year. Stepping Into is a paid internship program designed specifically for university students with disability to assist you to gain meaningful work experience in your area of their study.

Students learn about the recruitment process, job interviews and if successful, gain exposure to degree-relevant work in a forward-thinking organisation. Internships generally last four to eight weeks (with the opportunity for flexible work hours to manage your disability or other commitments).The AND programs team are available throughout the entire process for support, advice and guidance on how to ensure your internship is a success.

Participating members include Arup Group, Australia Post, Department of Social Services, IAG, Gilbert and Tobin Lawyers, Office of the Children’s Guardian.

To see the complete list of position descriptions and location for internships available visit www.and.org.au/pages/current-internships.html

Eligibility

  • Stage of study: final or second last year of university
  • Discipline of Study: All are encouraged to apply
  • Residency Requirements: Australia Citizen, Permanent Resident or International student with full working rights in Australia

Application Process

Complete the online application form. Deadlines for application will be midnight on 7th April 2019. The programs team at AND will inform if you are eligible and the AND Programs team will arrange the interview.

Before applying, please ensure you have the following documents prepared to submit

  • Resume
  • University Transcript
  • Proof of Eligibility (Disability Access Plan or relevant medical documentation)

For previous applicants and still eligible

  • Email AND’s Programs Team and advise to copy your previous application
  • There is no need to attend another interview if you have attended one in the last 12 months
  • Submit your top 3 preferences before or by midnight Sunday 7 April 2019

Information on the Australian Network on Disability

The Australian Network on Disability is a non-profit organisation with a mission to create a disability confident Australia. We work with organisations in both the public and private sector across Australia, providing expert advice, and services around disability inclusion in the workplace. Our purpose is to advance the equitable inclusion of people with disability across all aspects of business.

In order to connect our member organisations with skilled and talented university students and jobseekers, we run both a professional mentoring program (PACE Mentoring) and a paid internship program (Stepping Into Internship Program). Our programs are open to any student or jobseeker who identify as having disability.

We are here today to speak to any students who identify as having disability or are registered with The University of Melbourne’s equity and disability service. We aim to let you know more about the programs and opportunities we have, and provide further information about workplace adjustments, disability management in the workplace, and advice on future job applications.

The workshop will:

  • Introduction to the Australian Network on Disability

Who we are and our programs

  • PACE Mentoring Program

Introduction to the 16 week PACE Mentoring Program,

  • Stepping Into Internship Program

Introduction to our Paid work experience placements

  • Sharing Information

Disability Management in the Workplace and Workplace Adjustments

  • Job Applications

Advice and Tips on Resumes, Cover Letters, Networking tips and Interviews

Register here: http://go.unimelb.edu.au/634x

For any questions please visit and contact:

 W www.and.org.au | Eadmin@and.org.au