Internship Program - Archaeology (Feb 2028)

Iaas Lc; Sydney, Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship 10 months

Flexible 2-4 days per week

Mentoring and coaching

Extensive learning resources

Job summary

Urbis offers a paid internship in archaeology and urban heritage, inviting students to work with industry leaders on city-shaping projects in Australia. You’ll gain practical experience while balancing study with flexible weeks, and you’ll be mentored throughout the 10-month period.

You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, participate in fieldwork, and contribute to heritage assessments in line with local regulations.

Qualifications

• Studying one of archaeology-related fields listed for internship.

Responsibilities

• Support archaeological fieldwork and excavation, including monitoring and recording features.
• Assist in delivering archaeological and heritage advice per local guidelines.
• Undertake research to support project delivery
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet scopes and timelines

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Creative thinking

Digital curiosity

Purpose-driven

Education

Archaeology

Cultural Heritage

Heritage Conservation

Museum Studies

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Copilot

Job description

Kick-start your career with a paid Urbis internship that provides practical experience working alongside industry leaders in some of Australia’s most significant city-shaping projects. You can accelerate your career whilst balancing life and study, working flexible working weeks.

About us.

Urbis is more than just a consultancy. We are a multidisciplinary urban consultancy, inspiring and creating solutions for our ever-changing world. We partner with government, industry and communities to solve complex urban challenges drawing on expertise in planning, design, property, economics, research, heritage and archaeology, sustainability and advisory services.

Here you will make a tangible difference and create positive impact, while gaining enviable industry experience and broad exposure to the most exciting work.

If you’re looking to make transformational impact in our cities and communities, we’re keen to meet you!

About you.

We look for talented students who are purpose-driven and are looking to thrive in a high-performing, inclusive and collaborative environment.

We know everyone is different and bring different strengths and passions with them. In addition to yours, we’re keen to connect with you if you bring the following:

• Studying one of the following: Archaeology; Cultural Heritage; Heritage Conservation; Museum Studies
• A collaborative mindset, to bring out the best in yourself and bringing new thinking
• Passion for purpose-led work
• Authenticity to foster respect, trust and advocacy in all your work interactions
• Creative & curious thinking when solving problems however big or small
• A digitally curious mindset, exploring how technology contributes to an empowered experience

Also skilled with the Microsoft suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams and Copilot)? Let us know!

What is a typical day?

We see archaeology, heritage conservation and urban development as closely linked. By using archaeology and heritage work as a key part of the design process, we help create vibrant, distinctive and meaningful places. Our expertise helps clients understand the cultural value of their assets and identify opportunities that benefit both current and future communities.

As an intern, every day is different, allowing you diversity in experience and exposure to different people and clients. Working across a variety of client disciplines, you will:

• Support archaeological fieldwork and excavation, including monitoring machine stripping, undertaking manual excavation, recording archaeological features and relics, and attending site asrequired.
• Assistin the delivery of archaeological and heritage advice, including fieldwork,consultationand assessmentsin accordance withlocal legislation,guidelinesand industry standards
• Undertake research activities to support project delivery
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver work aligned to agreed scopes,timeframesand quality standards

Why an internship at Urbis?

We offer:

• Paid 10-month casual work (February 2028 – December 2028)
• Balance work and study with flexible work arrangements, working 2-4 days per week
• Contribute to complex projects with real client exposure & project experience
• On-going development with regular mentoring and coaching – plus a dedicated support network
• Comprehensive onboarding experience to set you up for success
• Access to extensive learning resources, including instructor led training

The application process

We know applying for an internship can be daunting! Our process is simple and if successful at each stage, you will progress through the following steps: