The University is committed to fostering in-industry opportunities for students to gain real world experience.
The list below represents in-industry opportunities that are available to apply for. Students must apply for and secure their own in-industry opportunity, and follow the processes outlined in the Approval for In-Industry Experience section to have it approved by the university before commencing their in-industry placement.
IMPORTANT: No student is allowed to undertake their In-Industry Experience Placement without PRIOR approval from the Industry Experience Team.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have already completed the PPP your eligibility for the below opportunities may be impacted. Once your PPP is completed, you should instead be looking for ongoing opportunities through your network or via sites such as UniSA Career Hub, Seek, LinkedIn, GradConnection etc.
The final decision regarding student selection rests solely with the host organisation.
Current Opportunities
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| Romeo Engineering Consultants |
Kick-Start Your Engineering Career with Romeo Engineering Consultants! Opportunity for Professional Practice Program Hours - potential for ongoing employment Seeking motivated students studying: · Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering Work on real civil and structural projects — from concept design to on-site inspections Apply your technical knowledge to meaningful engineering challenges Learn directly from experienced professionals who are passionate about mentoring future engineers More info |
19 Dec |
| Papyrus Australia | Papyrus Australia is a pioneer in converting banana plantation waste into valuable fibre and eco-friendly packaging products. Our mission is to develop and commercialise technology that creates a circular economy from agricultural waste, with operations spanning Australia, Egypt, and Vietnam.
As part of the industry experience placement, you will work alongside our lead engineer at the UniSA Mawson Lakes campus, contributing to key phases of our pilot plant operations and scale-up activities. • Duration: January – February 2026 (6-8 weeks full-time preferred, flexible hours) • Location: Mawson Lakes Your tasks will include assisting with equipment commissioning, safety protocols, operating the pilot plant, and preparation for future scale-up projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in mechanical, mechatronic, or chemical engineering within a dynamic, innovative environment. |
18 Dec |
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Kimberley-Clark  |
Kimberly-Clark (KC) Millicent Mill is a world class manufacturing facility where we make our leading brands and have done so for 65 years! In our first year of operations, we produced approximately 4,000 tonnes of toilet paper and tissue. Today, we produce approximately 85,000 tonnes per year. This position is located at our Millicent Mill, commencing in January 2026, and will span for a fixed 6-week period. Our Engineering Internship (Vacation Student) will focus on continuous improvement projects across our Mills Tissue and Converting assets. During the program the successful intern will be assigned projects to be completed across the 6 weeks. This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role. |
30 Dec |
| Prosple | Prosple is a great site dedicated to advertising internships, graduate programs & graduate jobs and there are still summer internships available to apply for in 2025. Head to Prosple and create an account to apply for opportunities, you can also register to receive notifications for future internships as they are advertised. More info & register |
Ongoing |
BAE Systems
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Internships & Graduate Pathways Hands-on experience on real projects Mentorship & national networking Register for 2025 internships & 2026 graduate roles More info & register |
Ongoing |
FMG
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Undergraduate Placement Work on diverse engineering projects Apply theoretical knowledge in practice Collaborate with professionals Apply online here
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Ongoing |
Engineers Australia
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Internship Hub (Members Only) Regularly updated internship listings Must be a student member (free to join) View current internships Not a member? Join now
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Always Open |
