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About the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
The role of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is to advance the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. This involves strengthening Australia’s security, enhancing Australia’s prosperity, delivering an effective and high-quality overseas aid program, and helping Australian travellers and Australians overseas.
The department provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to the Australian Government. DFAT also works with other Australian government agencies to drive coordination of Australia’s pursuit of global, regional, and bilateral interests.
Please be advised that the Australian Embassy, Paris does not assist with relocation. Any costs associated with taking up the Internship are the responsibility of the successful candidate.
Internship opportunity at the Australian Embassy in Paris
The Australian Embassy in Paris is providing an internship opportunity, commencing in January 2027 for 6 months. As part of the Embassy's Public Diplomacy team, the successful applicant will help to pursue Australia’s interests in France through research, reporting and helping with high-level visits and events. The Embassy will provide mentoring to support the successful applicant to pursue their international career aspirations.
Potential tasks that you may participate in include, but are not limited to:
- Support the Embassy social media activity on Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn – this mission includes drafting posts and scripts, creating visuals, filming and editing videos, website updates.
- Support the organisation of events within and outside the Embassy.
- Preparing briefs, talking points, speeches and media roundups.
- Support high level visit programs and planning.
- Support with the management of Australia-France cultural exchange projects.
- Assist with Embassy exhibition programming and development.
- General office assistance.
Requirements
Interns should meet the following criteria:
- Excellent spoken and written French and English.
- Proficiency in social media platform management (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram) and editing software (CapCut, Canva).
- Good knowledge of the French cultural sector.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organisational and team skills.
- Ability to work with limited supervision, take initiative and set priorities.
Stipend: 1000€ a month plus 50% public transport fees.
Students must provide a valid internship agreement (convention de stage) in accordance with French law for the whole duration of the internship.
How to Apply
Please provide a copy of your CV in French and a cover letter in English mentioning when you would be available and whether the internship would form part of your current university studies.
For non-French students: in accordance with local law, any internship in France must be managed under the auspices of an internship agreement signed with a tertiary institution in France. The tripartite agreement (ie, between you, the university and the workplace) may be signed with a foreign university, but the procedure could take several months to establish. Moreover, you should request the appropriate visa to live/study or work in France (please note that the Embassy does not provide sponsorship).



