The task of the German Education Cooperation Department is to promote the teaching of German as a foreign language in primary and secondary schools in Australia. To this end, we work with Australian partners as well as with representatives of other European countries. We sit on committees, cooperate on projects, implement language policy, plan training courses, hold events, provide teaching materials, advise teachers, produce promotional material and provide information via the Internet. As part of the German Education Cooperation Department, interns are given the opportunity to gain insight into the Australian school system to help design and implement activities for schools to take over organizational tasks and to carry them out independently To help plan and carry out promotional activities Participation in Organizing and carrying out events of the German educational cooperation, e.g. further education, conferences Preparation of teaching materials Information visits of school classes Creation of the newsletter for German teachers Updating the address cards Translation work German-English Information for the German educational cooperation General office work (recption duties) We expect from our interns Interest in educational policy and pedagogical issues Willingness to work with students Willingness to work independently willingness to do routine work good computer skills Willingness to work flexible hours cross-departmental commitment proactive team player with can-do attitude valid with children check

The Language Department organizes German courses for adults at all levels and in preparation for the final examination for secondary school students. We administer examinations recognized worldwide and organize the cultural program for our course participants in cooperation with other departments of the Institute. Our activities also include advising German learners on course and examination issues, preparing teaching and promotional materials, organizing training courses for the Institute's teachers, and representing the Institute at educational fairs. Within the language course department, interns are given the opportunity to, gain insight into the operation of language courses gain experience in preparing lessons to participate in and carry out accompanying activities for language course participants To take on organizational tasks and carry them out independently To help plan and carry out promotional activities Participate in Organization of language course operations Organizing and carrying out events of the language department language advertising measures, e.g. through course brochures Preparation of teaching materials Translation work German-English Creation of the newsletter for course participants Updating the address files Information and telephone service for language work General office work (reception duties) We expect from our interns A strong interest in theoretical and practical aspects of DaF Willingness to work with German teachers and course participants Willingness to work independently Willingness to do routine work Confidence in the use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint Willingness to work flexible hours Interdepartmental commitment proactive team player with can-do attitude valid working with children check

In cultural cooperation, the Goethe-Institut mediates dialogue, encounter and exchange between artists and scholars from Germany and Australia on developments and trends of essential importance. The cultural programs organized by the Goethe-Institut with its partners serve this purpose above all, but also informal encounters with artists and intellectuals from the country. The focus of our cultural programs is on contemporary culture from Germany. Within the framework of the cultural program we offer interns Insight into the conception and realization of German-Australian cultural cooperation assistance in the organizational preparation and implementation of the cultural program in the areas of word/literature, exhibitions, film & media, music, dance & theater If possible, delegation of individual tasks to be carried out largely independently Participation in Establishing contacts with German and Australian companies regarding possible sponsorship contracts Cooperation in program coordination, e.g. editing of press releases, program brochures, writing of event texts Preparation and implementation of events Preparing and compiling materials and information for programs (e.g. monthly programs) Supervision of artists and speakers Public relations Information for the program area Updating of address cards Technical and organizational support before and after tours and events Translation work German-English General office work/telephone service (reception duties) We expect from our interns Good knowledge of the German cultural scene Practical experience in the field of event organization, conception Confidence in using Word/Excel/word processing programs Willingness to do routine work Willingness to work flexible hours Interdepartmental commitment proactive team player with can-do attitude

In the administration of the Goethe-Institut, the practical implementation of further areas of public law, in particular budgetary and labor law, is taught. The peculiarities of the organization and processes of a cultural institute abroad - especially the work in the context of Australian legislation - offer the opportunity to gain basic experience in the administration of a German intermediary organization. Participation in the organization of cultural events is part of the daily routine of the internship. In the context of administration we offer interns comprehensive insight into the administration of a German cultural institute abroad practical implementation of the law on grants familiarization with Australian labor, tax and social security law Participation in the following areas budget, cash and accounting budget negotiation Property management Inventory Personnel administration General office duties/telephone service (reception duties) We expect from our interns very good understanding of numbers very good Excel skills willingness to work flexible hours basic understanding of German public law an administrative background willingness to do routine work interdepartmental commitment proactive team player with can-do attitude

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Internship Sydney

The Goethe-Institut Sydney offers Bachelor students in higher semesters or master students the possibility of an internship. You will gain insight into the work of a Goethe-Institut, participate in the planning and implementation of cultural programs and take on tasks in language course work & educational cooperation German. In the administration you can gain experience in the administration of a German intermediary organisation abroad.

The internship duration is three months. Shorter or longer internships are unfortunately not possible.

Vacancies
Requirements
Departments and Activities
Application Process
Allowance and Insurance
Visa and visa procurement
Arrival and Accomodation
Internship confirmation and report
Get in touch

Application form

Vacancies

At our Sydney location, you can currently apply for the following positions:

Department	Period
Cultural Program	no vacancies in 2024
Administration	no vacancies until 2025 01.06.2025 - 31.08.2025 01.09.2025 - 30.11.2025 01.12.2025 - 28.02.2026
Language Courses	no vacancies until 2025 01.02.2025 - 30.04.2025 01.05.2025 - 30.07.2025 01.08.2025 - 31.10.2025 01.11.2025 - 31.01.2026
Educational Services	no vacancies until 2025

Please note: Unsolicited applications and applications by email will not be considered. Please use the online form.

Application form

Requirements

In order to complete an internship at the Goethe-Institut Australia, the following conditions must be met:

German citizenship and/or very good German language skills (native speaker level)
very good written and spoken English
started/completed university studies in cultural studies, humanities, economics, administration or information sciences, in the field of German as a foreign language or law
At least three semesters of study
Current enrollment during the internship

Departments and Activities

Application Process

In order to be able to make decisions for an internship quickly and smoothly, we would like to ask you to fill out the adjacent online form in German and return it directly to our Goethe-Institut.

Please note that due to the large number of applicants, only complete applications can be considered. In addition to the online application form, this includes the following documents as uploaded files:

curriculum vitae in table form
Certificate of enrollment, transcript of records or diploma from the university
informative letter of evaluation (e.g. reference letter from a lecturer, certificate from previous internship)

We recommend that you choose a department that is most relevant to your studies and professional development. You can find more information about the contents of the individual departments in the section "Areas and Activities".

Your chances of being accepted will be increased if you indicate as much time as possible during which you could complete the internship.

Complete applications are automatically accepted into the application process without written confirmation from us. Please understand that processing may take a few weeks. If you are interested, we will contact you; we do not send out rejections.

Allowance and Insurance

As of January 1, 2017, the Goethe-Institut Australia will pay an expense allowance in the form of a travel allowance of 450€ per completed internship month. The money will be transferred to you as a one-time payment after completion of the internship.

If you receive additional support from another source (e.g. a scholarship), you are responsible for declaring the allowance paid by us there.

If you are entitled to a candidate's salary from an employment relationship with a German authority, the expense allowance does not apply.

Please clarify your health insurance coverage with your health insurance company in Germany before you start your internship. Please also check your accident insurance for the duration of your stay abroad.

Visa and visa procurement

Once you have received a commitment from us and confirmed the appointment, the next thing you need is a visa.

You will need to apply for any necessary visas, residence and work permits yourself and comply with visa regulations. The Goethe-Institut does not assist with the visa and entry process.
The easiest option is to apply for a Working Holiday Visa (WHV) online; this is usually quick and hassle-free. The prerequisite is that you are not older than 30 years. The visa can only be applied for once.

You can find more information about the visa at:

Arrival and Accomodation

Please keep in mind that the housing markets in Sydney and Melbourne are among the most expensive in the world and apartments and rooms are often hard to find. We cannot guarantee accommodation.

Internship confirmation and report

You may be required to prepare a report at the end of the internship. Please inquire directly with your local contact about the conditions that apply to your area.

Please request your internship report from the internship supervisor in good time. However, there is no legal entitlement to an assessment letter.

Get in touch

Andrea Scheck

Reception Sydney
Team Assistant, Internships
andrea.scheck@goethe.de
Goethe-Institut Australia