Co-op Placements

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What does it involve?

60 days of paid work experience as part of your course.

To gain hands-on experience, get credit and build professional networks, you can do either:

  • full-time: over a 12 week period either during semester or in the semester breaks or
  • part-time: over an extended period.

Who can apply?

Students enrolled in any of the following courses:

  • Business
  • IT
  • Science
  • Engineering

How to apply?

It’s simple

  1. Log into Inplace
  2. Explore the current Co-op opportunities
  3. Submit your application for the desired opportunity

You’ll be interviewed if you’re shortlisted and if you’re successful in the interview, you’ll receive an employment contract from the placement host.

Need assistance with your application?

Reach out to our Careers team via email - edge@federation.edu.au and explore our range of career support services.

Got Questions?

See answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Co-op placements.

Find out more about the Professional Identity Unit for IISS students.

You can also contact our placement team via email - cooperativeplacement@federation.edu.au or call us at 5327 6002.

Note: If you are an employer who wishes to become a valued partner by offering placements to our students, the placement team is happy to help.