Join Intern Abroad HQ, the world’s most affordable international internship organization, and invest in your future with a Tourism Internship in Australia.
 
Australia was ranked the world’s 10th most popular travel destination in 2022 (the list was compiled with data from Google searches), making it an ideal place for Tourism interns to gain an understanding of the industry, within an exceptional location. Discover firsthand what makes Sydney so attractive to domestic and international travelers alike, and contribute to delivering world-class experiences for them. This is an exciting opportunity to propel your tourism career forward and obtain experience conducting a variety of tourism-related tasks.

This program ranges from 6-24 weeks and has start dates every Monday throughout the year.

Your fully-hosted experience includes sourcing of your internship placement, personalization of your project plan, airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals and 24/7 support. For a full list of our transparent fees, check out our website.
 
Tourism interns in Sydney may be required to be currently enrolled in a relevant university or higher education program, such as Hotel Management, Tourism, Business, Marketing, Hospitality or a related field. Exceptions apply, depending on the strength of your application and relevant prior experiences.
 
Tourism plays an important role in Sydney’s economy, with over 15 million tourists, both domestic and international, visiting the city every year. The Government of New South Wales oversees the city’s tourism, and currently operates programs to strengthen the image of the city and increase its promotion. This existing environment helps to ensure that there are a wide range of placement opportunities available for international interns to experience. Internship activities can vary from helping with the production of marketing materials, assisting with exhibitions, seasonal events or festivals, advising clients, assisting with the arrangement of itineraries, liaising with local vendors, to assisting with day-to-day administrative tasks and bookings.

Understand and expect that individual internship experiences vary, as the specific placement that you’re assigned will depend on review of your resume and your current level of studies and experience. Therefore, if you’re at a more introductory level, you should reasonably expect a more introductory internship. Likewise, if you’re interning for a shorter duration, you will have a different experience from someone who is interning for a longer duration. Placement preferences are considered but always subject to availability.

Come prepared to work positively and enthusiastically, with both multinational and multicultural teams and clients. While cultural sensitivity is required for hosting clients within the sector, you can also gain insight into how cultural intelligence is equally important for business management and strategic development within the industry itself.

In all cases, interns should expect that the first week of your experience will focus on settling in and gaining some introductory knowledge, as you will not “hit the ground running”. Rather, you should start with learning about the placement to gain an understanding of what you can build upon, develop, learn, and contribute. Ensure that you ask questions and provide feedback during the introductory period, so that your supervisor understands how you’re progressing. This will help them to better understand important details, such as how quickly you learn, what you find challenging, what you find interesting, etc.
 
Intern Abroad HQ's Australia programs are available year-round, with start dates every Monday throughout the year.

Intern Abroad HQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs. Detailed pricing available for your duration on our website.

We match you with innovative and entrepreneurial host organizations around the world that give you the opportunity to make a real contribution on high-impact projects with the support of travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.

Gain valuable international career experience that will boost your employability in a volatile job market.

Our experiential learning approach provides a structured and guided platform for you to think critically about your experiences on your internship. It accelerates and deepens your learning by asking self-reflective questions around the contexts, actions, and outcomes of your placement.

Academic credit is available for all experiences with 45 hours or more through our School of Record partnerships with University of Montana (1-5 credits) and Warren Wilson College (6-16 credits), that you can apply towards your degree at your home institution.

We offer flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.
 
Apply for free: Complete an online application form via the Intern Abroad HQ website.

• Select your start date and duration: All Intern Abroad HQ programs are available year-round and you can choose to intern for durations on this program ranging from 6 to 24 weeks.
• Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Deposit.
• Pay your Balance: This is only due 60 days before your program starts.

Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 60 days before you start.