Before you enquire: this is a fee-paying internship program
Program fees apply. See payment options for details.
This is an unpaid internship program. 12 weeks, 3 to 5 days a week.
Australian visa with work rights required.
Course Overview
Gain real Australian accounting experience with a 12-week internship at an Australian host organisation. Delivered by Readygrad, a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 45724), the program helps students and graduates turn their study into professional experience employers recognise.
During your placement, you may process accounts payable and receivable, complete bank reconciliations and journal entries, support month-end close and financial reporting, help prepare GST and BAS information, and work with accounting software such as Xero or MYOB, guided by a mentor from your host company.
Your program includes:
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A 12-week internship placement
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Career coaching, plus resume and interview preparation
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A dedicated Placement Consultant and host company mentor
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Internship Success Toolkit access
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Insurance during your placement
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The nationally recognised unit BSBOPS201, with a Statement of Attainment on successful completion
This is an unpaid, fee-paying professional development program. To be eligible, you must be studying or have recently completed a degree in accounting, commerce, finance or a related field, and hold an Australian visa with work rights.
Course information
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Provider: Readygrad, a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 45724)
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Duration: 12 weeks
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Study load: 3 to 5 days a week, plus around 20 hours of self-paced online learning
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Delivery: remote or in person at your host organisation, depending on the role
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Qualification: Readygrad Certificate of Completion, plus a Statement of Attainment for the nationally recognised unit BSBOPS201
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Intakes: regular intakes throughout the year
Who's It For?
This program is for accounting, commerce and finance students and recent graduates who have the qualifications but not the Australian experience employers ask for. It suits international students and graduates in Australia who want to strengthen their resume, build professional connections and confidence, and see how accounts, reporting and tax obligations are managed in an Australian workplace.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Graduate Accountant
- Assistant Accountant
- Accounts Assistant
- Accounts Payable or Receivable Officer
- Bookkeeper
- Graduate Tax Accountant
- 1 in 3 Readygrad interns receive a job offer from their host company
Recognition
Study Method
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration Study Load
12 weeks. Your placement runs 3 to 5 days a week, plus around 20 hours of self-paced online learning for your nationally recognised unit, completed alongside your placement.
Delivery
Your internship is completed either remotely or in person at your host organisation, depending on the role. Online learning is self-paced, and your Placement Consultant supports you throughout.
Entry Requirements
To enrol, you must:
Be studying, or have recently completed, a degree in accounting, commerce, finance or a related field
Hold an Australian visa with work rights
Be available 3 to 5 days a week for 12 weeks
Have English skills sufficient to work in a professional Australian workplace
For in-person placements, be able to travel up to 90 minutes to your host organisation
For remote placements, have a reliable computer and internet connection
Course Features
A 12-week internship with a real Australian host organisation
Remote or in-person placement options
A dedicated Placement Consultant and host company mentor
Career coaching, plus resume and interview preparation
Internship Success Toolkit access
Insurance during your placement
A Readygrad Certificate of Completion and a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for BSBOPS201
Assessment
Completing the assessment is required to complete the program and to be eligible for your Statement of Attainment. You’ll complete it during your internship, based on your own experience at your host company. It covers three areas:
Business context: your host organisation’s overview, objectives, structure, roles, rights and responsibilities, and workplace safety
Workplace communication: written and oral communication
Effective work habits: setting priorities and managing your workload
The assessment is completed online through Readygrad’s eGrad learning management system, and you’ll receive your login details when your internship begins. You’ll need a device that can access the internet, such as a computer or mobile phone, and a stable internet connection.
On successful completion of the program and assessment, you’ll receive:
A Readygrad Certificate of Completion for the Professional Internship Program
A nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for BSBOPS201 Work effectively in business environments, issued by Readygrad Pty Ltd (RTO 45724)
Subjects
About Readygrad
Our Passion
Readygrad is a proud leader in the graduate employability space. We see a world where every graduate has the right skills and experience to pursue the career(s) of their choice.
We lift the employability of tertiary students and graduates through relevant and industry-informed work-readiness training and work experience programs.
In addition, we work closely with students, graduates, universities and education providers, and our industry partners to help increase the employability of our next generations.
Our Story
Readygrad’s origins date back to 2012 when it was created by Owen Firth, a former recruiter & education entrepreneur, to offer work experience programs to graduates who could not break through to their first career step. Back then, we were known as Performance Careers, and we helped thousands of students and graduates to get started.
In 2017, we came together with Readygrad, a business started by former graduate recruiter Rohan Holland, to train students and graduates to prepare for the job search process and the workplace.
We merged to create one of Australia’s leading graduate employability specialists, delivering impactful training and work experience solutions to students, educators and graduate recruiters that make a difference to graduate outcomes.
Today, we are as passionate as ever about raising the bar on graduate employability. We provide scalable work experience opportunities to the students of a university partner, deliver the hard truth about the recruitment process through webinars & online learning, or help a corporate partner better engage with the right graduates.
We look forward to seeing how we can help you!
Owen Firth
MBA, CA, BEc
Chief Employability Officer
