Internship Program - Heritage Assistant (Jan 2025)

Your role

At Urbis, they believe in empowering students to thrive and make a real impact on the cities of tomorrow. Their year-long Student Internship Program, running from February to December 2025, will enable you to graduate with the distinct advantage of industry experience over your peers.

As an intern at Urbis, you won't be a passive observer – you'll actively contribute to complex and meaningful projects that shape the urban landscape. Working within their accomplished team at Urbis, you'll gain invaluable insights and make a tangible impact on real-world initiatives. Their student roles provide the flexibility of working 2 - 4 days per week, allowing you to seamlessly integrate your internship with your studies.

As an intern in the Heritage team, you will:

• Assist the team in undertaking detailed historical analysis, playing a vital role in the development of a diverse range of heritage reports, including:
  • Heritage studies
  • Heritage impact statements
  • Interpretation documents
  • Archival recordings
  • Conservation management plans
• Conduct research and site visits to gather essential data and insights, contributing to the preservation and understanding of heritage assets
• Provide dedicated support to the Heritage team, assisting in meeting client requirements and delivering exceptional service

About you

This program will be suitable for those who will be undertaking tertiary studies in a relevant field in 2025, and have a combination of the following competencies and qualifications:

• Passionate, hardworking and a great fit for the spirited, collaborative culture at Urbis
• Can communicate with confidence and in a responsive manner, both written and verbally
• Proven skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Please Note: you must have valid working rights in Australia and be studying throughout the duration of the internship to be eligible for the program.

Benefits

Urbis offers an array of perks. Their active social calendar ensures a vibrant work atmosphere and their offices boast second-to-none locations and environments that foster collaboration. They also provide a dynamic and agile working environment, ensuring you have the flexibility and resources to excel in your role.

Training & development

The internship program provides hands-on experience aligned with academic pursuits, offering a pathway to professional growth. Participants engage in diverse, multidisciplinary projects alongside industry experts, fostering valuable skills and connections. By program completion, interns emerge with a competitive edge, equipped with practical experience and prepared for future career milestones.

To hear from some of the previous student interns, watch this video:

How to apply

When applying, please submit your resume, most recent academic transcript, and a cover letter. In your cover letter, they encourage you to address the following questions:

• Why do you aspire to be a city shaper at Urbis?
• What has inspired you to pursue a career in built heritage?
• Which Urbis project, either past or present, would you like to be involved in and why?

Source

The following source was used in researching this page:

• urbis.com.au/students/