What is the WA Food Industry Education Collaboration Program?
The Western Australia (WA) Food Industry Education Collaboration Program provides high-quality internships and workplace skills to help businesses solve technical challenges and support tertiary students transitioning into STEM jobs after graduation.
The program also aims to build and strengthen connections between industry and tertiary education institutions and provide support to businesses throughout WA, particularly in regional and remote areas.
$2,500 is payable to industry partners on completion of the student placement, with additional funding available to support two student travel trips for regionally based businesses.
Who is eligible for the program?
Employer/industry partner criteria
This program is open to businesses:
- Operating within the WA food and/or beverage sector.
- With projects or activities that could benefit from the skills of a STEM student.
- Located anywhere within Western Australia, regional based enterprises are encouraged to apply.
For more information about eligibility or to learn more about the program, please refer to the program guidelines.
Student criteria
WA undergraduates and postgraduates or equivalent University or TAFE/VET STEM students, including international students (subject to visa work restrictions), are eligible to apply for the program placements.
Available placements
We're always looking for qualified applicants to join our placement programs across WA. If no suitable positions are currently available, you can apply to our applicant pool and receive notifications when new opportunities arise throughout the year.
| Available placement | Job ID | Application close |
|---|---|---|
| Process & technology intern | 0121 | Sunday 6 July 2025 |
How to apply
Employers/industry partners and students can submit their applications by filling out the forms below. If you have any questions or want to discuss your eligibility, contact us at wafec@csiro.au.
Program downloads
What is the WA Food Industry Education Collaboration Program?
The Western Australia (WA) Food Industry Education Collaboration Program provides high-quality internships and workplace skills to help businesses solve technical challenges and support tertiary students transitioning into STEM jobs after graduation.
The program also aims to build and strengthen connections between industry and tertiary education institutions and provide support to businesses throughout WA, particularly in regional and remote areas.
$2,500 is payable to industry partners on completion of the student placement, with additional funding available to support two student travel trips for regionally based businesses.
Who is eligible for the program?
Employer/industry partner criteria
This program is open to businesses:
- Operating within the WA food and/or beverage sector.
- With projects or activities that could benefit from the skills of a STEM student.
- Located anywhere within Western Australia, regional based enterprises are encouraged to apply.
For more information about eligibility or to learn more about the program, please refer to the program guidelines PDF (158 KB).
Student criteria
WA undergraduates and postgraduates or equivalent University or TAFE/VET STEM students, including international students (subject to visa work restrictions), are eligible to apply for the program placements.
Available placements
We're always looking for qualified applicants to join our placement programs across WA. If no suitable positions are currently available, you can apply to our applicant pool and receive notifications when new opportunities arise throughout the year.
| Available placement | Job ID | Application close |
|---|---|---|
| Process & technology intern | 0121 | Sunday 6 July 2025 |
How to apply
Employers/industry partners and students can submit their applications by filling out the forms below. If you have any questions or want to discuss your eligibility, contact us at wafec@csiro.au.
Program downloads
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