Student Placements - Careers
HBO+EMTB offers a number of student placements across all our design discplines. Please read through some of the frequently asked questions below.
Q. What sort of candidate do you consider for a student placement?
We look for intellectually curious students who are passionate about architecture & design. You must respect and value creative expression in all its forms, and bring a rigorous and inventive approach to problem solving.
You must also be studying toward a tertiary qualification in a relevant design discipline.
Q. How long will this student placement last?
The duration of our placements vary from a few months to ongoing employment.
Q. Exactly what student placement positions are open at this time?
Unfortunately, all available student placements for 2009 are currently filled. But we always like hearing from talented people so please forward your application for future placements.
Q. I am interested in heritage architecture and urban design, does the placement offer exposure to both specialisations?
Our placements immerse students in a single design discipline however many projects involve cross-discipline collaboration. Please indicate your areas of interest in the application.
Q. What will I be doing?
You will be exposed to all elements of the process of designing environments. You will gain experience on commercial projects of varying size and type.
Q. Who will I work with?
HBO+EMTB offers a studio environment and values the contributions of our students. You will form part of project teams composed of graduates and project designers through to senior industry specialists and Directors – and even other students!
Q. Does this placement pay, and how much?
Yes. Remuneration packages vary and will be discussed with short listed candidates.
Q. Can this placement count toward my qualification, or professional registration?
Yes. For Australian applicants, experience gained with us in your first three years of study contributes to your degree, experience gained in your 4th and 5th years is logged for Registration.
Q. How many hours a week must I commit to?
This varies, however we expect a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week.
Q. I am a foreign student, am I eligible?
Candidates must already hold all necessary work permits to be considered.
Q. How do I apply for a student placement?
Email your resume and a PDF or URL of your digital portfolio to studentrecruitment@hboemtb.com. Please note we prefer attachments under 4mb.