IDA Desert Internship 2026

Name*

First NameLast Name

E-mail*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Format: (000) 000-0000.

YesNoWilling to Obtain

WWCC or Ochre Card Expiry

Date

WWCC/Ochre card number:

ManualAutoNo

Drivers Licence Expiry*

Date

YesNoWilling to obtain

Are you currently a student?*

If yes, year expected to complete and name of course

Do you have reasonable level of fitness and no pre-existing health conditions which would prevent me from work in remote areas*

Are you willing to travel as part of this internship including camping in remote areas*

YesNo

Internship Application Question

Please address the following questions in a cover letter and keep your response to 2 pages.

As this is a highly competitive program, applications that demonstrated individual insight and draw directly on your own experience in addressing the below criteria will be strongly preferred over theoretical or research-based responses. Applications that do not address the criterion will not be considered.

1. What’s your motivation to apply for this internship, what do you want to get out of it?

2. Tell us about yourself and your career goals?

3. Tell us about your working career to date and what you believe your strengths and key skills are and how they may apply to this internship?

4. Why is teamwork and strong relationships important to you? Provide some examples.

5. What does good cross-cultural communication look like to you?

6. What do you think the key qualities and behaviours (say 3-4) are to work well in remote Indigenous communities?  How do you show these?

Upload Resume*

You can share certificates, diplomas etc

Upload Cover Letter (Addressing Internship application questions) *

YesNo

If successful I agree to obtain the following prior to commencement: National police clearance,WWCC WA, Ochre Care NT, Remote First Aid and 4x4 Training (Paid by IDA).*

Indigenous Desert Alliance