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All Abilities JobMatch Internship Guidelines 

The All Abilities JobMatch Program matches eligible interns to community service organisations for a 12-week paid internship placement.
This resource provides employers with guidance on creating an All Abilities JobMatch internship position.  

Overview 

  • Participating employers will host a 12-week internship placement for a person with disability.  
  • Employers receive a maximum $15,000 payment to aid with:

    • Intern wage costs
    • Oncosts  
  • Participating Internship roles can be tailored to the organisation’s needs.  
  • The project will support employers to:

    • develop internship positions that are linked to organisational objectives and needs; and 
    • source, select and support interns through the internship. 

Internship Types 

There are two internship types for employers to select from:  

Graduate Internship
Graduate internship positions are designed for recent university or TAFE graduates, as well as current students nearing completion of their studies.
Graduate Internship Eligibility
To be eligible for a Graduate Internship position, applicants must:  

  • Identify as a person with disability.
  • Have graduated from Tertiary or Vocational studies within the past 12 months. 

Open Internships
Open Internship positions are designed for all job seekers with disability, including those without formal qualifications.
Open Internship Eligibility
To be eligible for an Open Internship position, applicants must: 

  • Identify as a person with disability.  

Conditions of Internship 

  • Interns will be employees of participating employers.  
  • Intern positions must be paid positions. 
  • Internship positions must be a minimum of 12-weeks (regardless of whether the internship position is full time or part time).  
  • Internship positions must be a new or additional role and cannot replace existing roles.  
  • Interns cannot be existing paid employees at the participating employer organisations.  
  • The All Abilities JobMatch payment to employer can go towards a full time or part time internship for a minimum of 12 weeks. Additional funding must be sourced through the participating employer.  
  • The All Abilities JobMatch payment to employers (up to $15,000) can be used towards an internship period longer than 12-weeks. 

Payments 

  • $15,000 payment will be paid to participating employers in two installments:

    • First payment: $5000 payment paid on evidence of employment of the graduate intern, such as letter of offer and position description. 
    • Final payment: $10,000 payment paid at completion of 12-week internship. 
  • If an internship ends before the completion of the 12-week period, the total incentive will be calculated based on the proportion of the time the intern served. 
  • If the Intern is offered a permanent position by the host employer within 12 weeks, the employer will be entitled to receive the full incentive of $15,000 upon the employee signing the contract. 

Identifying an Internship Position 

Points to consider when creating an All Abilities JobMatch internship position: 

  • Where is the organisation best placed to host an intern? Consider both business needs—specifically where an extra employee can be utilised—but ensure that the area has the capacity to support an intern effectively. 
  • What skills and experiences can your organisation offer to increase the intern’s employability. 
  • What specific areas do you want the intern to gain experience in? Are you able to provide some flexibility, allowing the intern to have a range of experiences across different parts of the organisation? 
  • Does the position require formal qualifications, such as a university degree? If so, consider creating a graduate internship position. 

Examples of past All Abilities JobMatch internship roles: 

  • Administration Intern 
  • Human Resources Intern 
  • Communications and Resource Development Intern 
  • Inclusion Helper 
  • Social Media and Marking Intern 

The All Abilities JobMatch team can help to: 

  • Identify an internship position suitable for your organisation.  
  • Write an inclusive position description.  
  • Create job ads that target suitable job seekers. 
  • Source eligible interns. 
  • Advise on inclusive recruitment practices.