Looking for thinkers who can connect the dots?
Innovation Internships connect organisations with final-year Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation students for a workplace learning experience that benefits both students and host organisations. Our BCII students are completing a second degree alongside their BCII studies, bringing in knowledge from disciplines such as business, engineering, communications, science, design, law, health and information technology.
Innovation internships are designed as a mutual learning experience. Students gain real-world experience while organisations can benefit from new ideas, emerging approaches to problem-solving and additional support on meaningful projects.
Upcoming Internship Dates
Summer: 9 November 2026 – 12 February 2027
(blackout period between 30 November – 11 Dec 2026 due to intensive subject).
Winter: 8 June 2027 – 23 July 2027
Why BCII students stand out
BCII students don’t just develop expertise in a single field. They learn how to work across disciplines, connect diverse perspectives and make sense of complex challenges.
With 93% of BCII graduates securing employment after graduation, our students are highly sought after for their ability to adapt, collaborate and create value in rapidly changing environments.
For organisations, hosting a BCII student is an opportunity to engage emerging talent that can bring new ideas, challenge assumptions and contribute to projects where there may not be a single obvious solution.
How Innovation Internships work
Innovation Internships enable organisations to host one or more BCII students as part of their final year of study.
Students are required to complete a minimum of 105 hours of workplace learning, typically undertaken over several weeks during the internship period. Internships can be completed onsite, remotely or through a hybrid arrangement, providing flexibility for both students and host organisations.
Host organisations provide meaningful project work, professional supervision and opportunities for students to gain insight into workplace practices and industry contexts.
Paid vs. Unpaid Internships
We encourage organisations to offer paid internships wherever possible, helping to ensure opportunities are accessible to a wide range of students and recognising the value students contribute to your organisation. Paid internships can also attract greater student interest and provide flexibility in how internship experiences are structured.
Internships may also be undertaken on an unpaid basis where they meet the requirements of a vocational placement under the Fair Work Act 2009. Students typically retain their Intellectual Property in an unpaid internship and don't undergo productive work that would otherwise be done by an employee. The experience should be a learning opportunity, where students observe, apply skills, and learn from others.
Review Fair Work Ombudsman resources:
- Work Experience and Internships website
- Work Experience and Internships Fact Sheet
Case Study
"People often talk about cognitive diversity and how to deal with it, but one day I was watching this group of 20-something-year olds who were actually doing it, as if it was second nature”
– Nina Dejmanee, Organisational Psychologist, Bendelta.
