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Student Contact

Kylie O'Donnell
Program Coordinator
Co-op Program

Mobile: 0407 360 626
Phone: +61 3 990 26303
Fax: +61 3 990 26210
Email:
kylie.odonnell@adm.monash.edu.au

Industry Sponsor Contact

Craig Hardy
Education Manager
Industry Liaison Coordinator
Co-op Program

Phone: +61 3 512 26213
Fax: +61 3 512 26203
Mob: 0437 861 185
Email: craig.hardy@adm.monash.edu.au

The Co-op Program

Real experience. Real rewards.
Are you work ready? Do you want real paid work experience?

Information for International MAIT and Stamford University IT students

Introduction

The Co-op Program is offered to students entering the first year of a Masters of Applied Information Technology (MAIT) and the first year of the Stamford University 2 + 2 arrangement program at Monash University Gippsland Campus.

Participation in the Co-op Program can provide students undertaking these courses a genuine workplace experience within the Australian IT industry, and enhance workplace skills and employment opportunities.

Studying at Monash University Gippsland Campus presents a unique opportunity to learn in a friendly, welcoming environment leading in internationally and regionally focused teaching, learning and research. This environment offers smaller class sizes and presents unparalleled access to academic staff and support staff. The campus is amongst the highest rated in Australia for graduate outcomes and graduate starting salaries.

The Co-op program provides an opportunity for students to build both professional and social relationships and networks within the campus and the wider regional community.

Sample Co-op schedule for MAIT students

	First Year	Second Year
Work Placement	3 weeks	12 weeks
Remuneration *	$3,000 paid in fortnightly installments	$3,000 paid in fortnightly installments
Professional Development Training	10 x 2 hour compulsory workshops	10 x 2 hour compulsory workshops

Special Note

* Remuneration higher than average starting graduate salary as students are undertaking advanced level academic studies.

Sample Co-op schedule for Stamford students

	First Year	Second Year
Work Placement	3 weeks	12 weeks
Remuneration *	$3,000 paid in fortnightly installments	$5,000 paid in fortnightly installments
Professional Development Training	10 x 2 hour compulsory workshops	10 x 2 hour compulsory workshops