Interns are selected on a competitive basis and are matched to suitable roles. Students undertake their internship through enrolment in a UWA McCusker Centre for Citizenship Internship unit. To be considered in the matching process, applicants confirm they understand and agree to the terms and conditions below.
Active engagement: I will fully engage with the Internships unit, observe assessments and attend all compulsory sessions, including the introductory sessions. I understand that any absence will require Special Consideration.
Course compatibility: I have verified that I have space for a 6-point elective unit within my course or I will complete the unit as a Micro-credential with the UWA+ Program.
Seminar attendance: I will attend the Introduction to Active Citizenship seminar, the Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training and Seminar 3, and I will book the session through CAS after my placement is confirmed.
Timely communication: I commit to promptly responding to communication from the McCusker Centre, typically via student email, phone, or MS Teams.
Program purpose: I understand that the McCusker Centre Internship Program emphasises service to the community and differs from work experience or Work Integrated Learning. Please review our purpose on the website.
Service hours: I will complete 100 hours of community service with the appointed organisation, to the best of my abilities.
Competitive nature: I acknowledge the program's competitive nature and that some applications might not be successful.
Role acceptance: If offered a role and I decline, I understand I might not receive another offer in this round.
Students who are matched to a regional opportunity in Winter/Summer will also be required to download and complete the Regional Travel Booklet.
Program requirements are detailed in the Handbook and the Internship Guide for Students. Once enrolled, this guide and LMS are your primary sources of unit information and internship progress.