Hospitality Internship Program (HIP)

Looking to gain international experience and grow your hospitality career?
Our Hospitality Internship Program offers you the opportunity to complete a paid internship in Food & Beverage, Culinary (excluding Pastry), Front Office, or Hotel and Motel Management at some of Australia’s leading hotels and resorts — all while living and working in a dynamic, English-speaking environment.

What Is the Australian Internships Hospitality Program ?

The HIP is a structured training program for international candidates who want to:

• Apply their hospitality knowledge in a real work environment

• Build international experience for their CV

• Improve their English communication skills

• Earn money while training

• Grow their professional network and cultural awareness

PROGRAM DETAILS:

• Tailored training related to your skills and academic background

• 6 months, 1-year or 2-year positions, full time

• PAID - Australian Award Wage: minimum $24 per hour

• Positions available in luxury hotels and resorts all over Australia

• 407 Training Visa Sponsorship

• Flexibility with location is required

• Academic credit may be obtained if required

• Fields: Front Office, Food and Beverage, Hotel and Motel Management and Food Production (Culinary)

Who Can Apply?*

Motivated candidates who are actively pursuing a career in hospitality and ready to gain hands-on international experience.
To be eligible, you must:

• Hold at least a Diploma in Culinary or Hospitality

• Justify the equivalent of at least 12 months of full-time experience and/or studies related to the occupation in the 24 months at the time of visa lodgment.
If you’re a recent graduate: Have at least 6 months full-time (or 12 months part-time) recent work experience in hospitality (F&B service, kitchen, or front office)

• Be currently employed in a relevant hospitality role (F&B, Culinary, Hotel and Motel Management or Front Office) — this is crucial at the time of visa application

• Have upper-intermediate to advanced English (At least 5.5 to the IELTS test)

• Be flexible and open to relocating anywhere in Australia

You can use our Eligibility Tool to pre-assess your application

Some examples:

✅ Maria – F&B Intern from Chile

Maria completed her Bachelor of Hospitality in Santiago in July 2024 and immediately started working full-time in the restaurant of a 4-star hotel. She had already gained 8 months of practical experience during and after her studies.

She applied for the HIP Program in June 2025, and after 6 months, we lodged her visa application in December 2025. By that time, she had accumulated over 16 months of relevant experience within the past 24 months, making her fully eligible.

—> Maria meets all visa requirements.

❌ Lukasz – Culinary Applicant from Poland

Lukasz completed his Diploma in Culinary Arts in March 2023 and gained 9 months of full-time experience as a line cook in a hotel kitchen. However, he stopped working in January 2024 and had not returned to the industry since.

When he applied in June 2025, his last relevant experience would be nearly two years old, and he would not meet the requirement of 12 months of full-time study or work within the past 24 months.

—> Lukasz had a strong background, but the gap in recent experience made him ineligible for the visa and less competitive for internship opportunities. If he secures a position in hospitality and gains enough relevant experience, he can reapply and become eligible later on.

*If you hold an Australian Visa with full working rights or are applying for an Australian Visa with full working rights, we have flexible arrangements in regards to eligibility criteria. Please, contact us to confirm your eligibility.

Why It’s So Important to Be Employed Now?

To be eligible for the 407 Training Visa, you must justify at least 12 months of full-time work and/or study experience in the past 24 months. This means it’s essential that you continue working in your field up until your visa application is lodged.

Remaining active in your profession also increases your chances of being placed faster in an internship, as it creates a stronger impression with host organisations looking for motivated and up-to-date candidates.

⚠️ However, we strongly recommend gaining experience in reputable hospitality venues. Experience in fast food chains or low-quality establishments is unlikely to be accepted for the visa and may not be valued by host companies.

How It Works?

1. Send your CV for an eligibility check

2. If eligible, submit your documents and complete an online application

3. Record a short video introduction (to help match you with host companies)

4. Interview with your future host company

5. Get your offer letter and lodge your visa

6. Travel to Australia and start your professional adventure!

📌 Important Notes

• We currently do not accept Pastry applicants

• F&B applicants must hold an RSA certificate – we’ll assist you in obtaining one once you’re in Australia.

• Visa processing time: It varies and is beyond our control. You can find more information on the Department of Home Affairs website. For Working Holiday Visas, processing typically takes 3–5 months.