We have placements available for semesters 1 and 2, as well as trimesters 1 and 2.
During your university student placement, you’ll get a chance to develop your skills while working on a variety of tasks. You’ll gain a greater understanding of our agency and the public service.
University student placements are unpaid and count towards academic credits.
Placements are primarily offered in metropolitan cities, with limited options in rural areas. All placements and locations are subject to availability.
Benefits of our placements
During your placement, you’ll get:
- real workplace experience
- to see how we deliver vital services to Australians
- to work in one of our many offices, service centres or smart centres across Australia
- a greater understanding of the wide range of roles we have.
After your placement, you may like to explore other opportunities like our:
Applying for placements
To register your interest in our university student placements, you must be an Australian citizen enrolled in an Australian university.
The cut-off for each application period is one week after the semester or trimester you’re applying for begins. Applications after this time won’t be considered.
Download and complete the form for the period you would like to undertake your placement.
To apply for a placement for semester 1 from February to June, use the semester 1 placement interest form.
For trimester 1 from March to June, use the trimester 1 placement interest form.
To apply for a placement for semester 2 from July to December, use the semester 2 placement interest form.
For trimester 2 from July to October, use the trimester 2 placement interest form.
We don’t offer trimester 3 placements.
Email us to apply for a university student placement. Let us know which intake you’re applying for by using ‘USP semester/trimester X application - your name’ in the subject line and attach your completed application to elp.team@servicesaustralia.gov.au.
Read more about entry level pathways with Services Australia.
Social work
If you want to complete a social work placement with us, please discuss this directly with your university placement coordinator.
Social work placements are only accepted for students currently studying a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work.
Diversity groups
We’re committed to supporting workplace diversity and value the contribution of people with diverse backgrounds. We’re an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone. We want a diverse workforce in age, culture, life experience and ability.
Read how we promote workplace diversity and inclusion.