The State Library of Victoria in Australia during a government and politics internship in Melbourne.

Government & Politics Internships in Melbourne

Government and politics internships in Melbourne, Australia, offer hands-on experience in public policy, administration, and political advocacy. These opportunities help students and graduates explore careers in government, legislation, and political campaigns.

As Victoria’s political hub, Melbourne provides access to state and local government departments, political offices, and policy think tanks. Whether you're interested in public service or policymaking, these internships help build skills and expand your professional network.

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Responsibilities at politics internships in Melbourne may include:

  • Event planning, campaigning, and community outreach

  • Conducting voter demographic and social issue research

  • Writing blogs and creating digital and print content



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Typical roles for Melbourne politics internships

Here are a few examples of roles that our government & politics interns in Australia have taken on before:

  • Environmental Policy

    With environmental issues a top priority for governments, interns in environmental policy will gain familiarity with current legislation, assist in public education efforts, and support the enforcement of environmental laws. These roles provide valuable experience in policy implementation and sustainability initiatives.

  • Press

    For those passionate about media and politics, a political press internship offers experience in writing memos, drafting press materials, attending briefings, and conducting independent research. Interns play a key role in shaping political messaging and public communication strategies.

  • Public Health

    Public health is a vital part of government, and public health policy interns may focus on communications, ensuring clear public messaging, or work in policy development, researching political and environmental trends. This field offers opportunities to influence health-related policies and initiatives.

  • Education

    Interns in education policy gain experience researching local and international education systems, contributing to policy development, and assisting in the creation of educational resources. These internships provide insight into government strategies for improving education at home and abroad.

     

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The politics industry

To succeed in Melbourne’s government and politics industry, you need strong communication, analytical thinking, and active listening skills. If you're passionate about policy-making, public administration, and political advocacy, Melbourne offers diverse opportunities in environmental policy, political communications, public health, and education policy.

As Victoria's political hub, Melbourne provides access to state and local government departments, advocacy groups, and policy think tanks. Whether you're interested in government careers, political internships, or policy research, Melbourne is the ideal place to gain hands-on experience and build a future in politics and governance.

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Melbourne is one of the best cities in Australia to gain hands-on experience in government and politics internships. Interns are placed in state and local government departments, policy think tanks, and advocacy groups, depending on their interests. These internships provide valuable insight into policy development, political communications, and public administration.

Whether you're passionate about environmental policy, public health, or education reform, a government internship in Melbourne offers the opportunity to contribute to real-world decision-making and gain industry experience. Explore our Melbourne internship opportunities.

 

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