La Trobe University Engineering - Work Integrated Learning: Industry Expression of Interest Form 2026

Thank you for your interest in our 6 to 12-month (800 hours) student Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) placement program, designed to develop work-ready graduates.

Our final year Capstone Research program integrates WIL to offer students the opportunity to blend academic research seamlessly with real-world workplace experiences. The program spans 800 hours of hands-on work, providing a blend of academic theory and practical skills crucial for employment.

Thank you for considering collaboration with La Trobe University's Department of Engineering for our upcoming Engineering WIL placements. By completing the Expression of Interest form, you'll provide us with vital information about potential placement opportunities within your organisation. We will use this information to match suitable candidates for interviews, ensuring a mutually beneficial partnership.

Why partner with us?

Fresh Ideas, Energy, and Enthusiasm: Inject new life into your workplace with innovative ideas and from our enthusiastic and vibrant engineering students.

Access to Top Talent: Gain direct access to dedicated and talented final-year students, offering you a competitive edge in the industry.

Leadership and Mentoring Opportunities: Shape the next generation of engineering professionals by providing leadership and mentoring opportunities, fostering a culture of growth within your organization.

Early Career Talent Pipeline: Invest in your future workforce by harnessing early career talent, ensuring a pipeline of skilled professionals ready to contribute to your organization's success.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Duration: 6 to 12 months (800 hours) of practical work experience.
Cost-Effective: Benefit from a total program cost of $15,300, including a $12,000 scholarship to the student.
Proven Success: Over 95% of our graduates are employed full-time within 4 months of graduation, according to the Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 2023.

Important dates:

EOI Closing date: 31st August 2025
Student matching/Interviews: 17th August - 28th November 2025
Student placement commencements: 28th November 2025 - 19th January 2026

 

As part of the placement, the students are expected to undertake research in the company’s environment as part of the assessment components of the subject. The student's academic output will be the outcomes of the research project, reported by way of a capstone project thesis and other written and oral assessments, based on the learning environment in the company. The method of the research may be laboratory-, computer- or field-based. The student will work under the guidance of their academic and industry supervisors but will be expected to work essentially independently, obtaining advice from supervisors through regularly scheduled meetings.