“Without La Trobe giving me the opportunity to do placement at Australia Zoo, I would never have been able to network and get this position!”
Jess Macdonald has gone from strength to strength after completing her industry placement at Australia Zoo. In fact, they loved her so much, they asked her to stay and become a full-time employee!
From Wednesday 1 May, there will be another new batch of university-sourced placement opportunities available across multiple disciplines with organisations like Australia Zoo, Football Victoria, Ivanhoe Grammar and MORE!
If you’ve been thinking about doing an elective industry placement subject as part of your La Trobe degree or Masters program – what are you waiting for?
Our hot tips for placement success:
- If you are looking to do 100 hour or up to 400-hour placement, check out the Industry Placement Elective Subjects to see what the options are.
- Get yourself ‘industry ready’ by:
– Using the CV Builder to create a professional CV
– Writing a professional cover letter
– Preparing and practicing for an interview with Interview360
- Check out the University Sourced Industry Placements and get ready…set…APPLY! (refer to step 2C on the How to apply page)
Key Dates
| Teaching period | Semester/Term dates | University Sourced Application open/close dates |
| Semester 2 100 placement hours LTU3IND (UG) LTU5IND (PG) | 31 July – 27 Oct | Open: Wednesday 1 May Close: Wednesday 22 May |
| Term 4 Term 5 200-400 placement hours The Industry Placement Minor subjects (UG) | 29 July – 8 Sept 16 Sept – 27 Oct |
Industry Placement Information Sessions
Our ‘lunch and learn’ series for Semester 2 2024 (Terms 4 & 5):
- University Sourced Industry Placement opportunities – Wednesday 1 May: Register now
- Expand your networks through a Postgraduate Industry Placement – Wednesday 8 May: Register now
- Drop-in session (Industry Placements) – Wednesday 15 May: Register now
- Source your own industry placement – Wednesday 12 June: Register now
Did you know?
Are you ready to kick start your professional development but not sure where to start? Join the Industry Venture Challenge
You may be eligible for an Industry Placement bursary! If you’re successful, you’ll receive a one-off payment of either $1000 or $2500.
Contact us
For more information about the industry placement subjects, the application process and placement opportunities, visit our website or email the team at industryplacements@latrobe.edu.au