The U.S. Consulate General Sydney is looking for non-American undergraduate students for internship opportunities) attending local universities to experience working alongside the Consulate’s American and Australian employees as they work on the day-to-day business, political, media, and organizational issues of the United States and Australia. This program will run during the 2011-2012 Australian summer holidays.
The internship will provide the students with a valuable educational and practical experience by assisting the U.S. Consulate General in accomplishing its mission goals.
In the long term, this program aims to establish, promote and maintain relationships between young Australians and Americans as each becomes leaders in their respective countries.
Qualification requirements:
The Applicants:
- Must be able to work as a volunteer, full time from December 5, 2011 – December 16, 2011 and from January 4, – February 2012
- Must be a non-U.S. citizen and have the right to work in Australia
- Must be over 18 years of age
- Must be in good academic standing with their university (i.e. are currently not required to show cause for poor academic performance)
- Must have private medical insurance, at least for the duration of the internship
- Must be returning to university studies after completion of the internship Note: You are eligible to apply for the Consulate’s internship program if you have not yet completed your enrolment at or are waiting to hear the outcome of your application for graduate studies. However, if selected for an internship, you must provide proof that you have registered, or have been accepted for enrollment for studies in the semester immediately following the internship.
To Apply:
Please include the following documents in your application:
- Application form (a CV may also be included)
- Academic Transcript(s)
- Statement of Interest, addressing the requirements listed
Please send applications to:
Via Post: Human Resources Office (FSNIP) U.S. Consulate General Sydney MLC Centre Level 59, 19-29 Martin Place SYDNEY NSW 2000
Or via Email: sydrecruitment@state.gov
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: C.O.B. Friday, July 29, 2011.
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