Each year, we invite students from the University of Melbourne to join us for a three-week intensive internship. One student from each discipline of Landscape Architecture, Town Planning and Urban Design is chosen, the three of whom will complete a joint research assignment, whilst mentored and guided by our team.
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Overview
Work collaboratively on a joint research project alongside experienced professionals.
Applicants need to be current University of Melbourne students at the master’s level, enrolled in MSD Vocational Placement subject (ABPL90307 MSD Vocational Placement).
Find out more and apply for our 2026 Internship below.
2026 Topic
2026 Internship – Creating a Climate Resilience Toolkit
Incorporating climate resilience and biodiversity positive design into urban environments is crucial to support the creation of sustainable cities.
Each year, master’s students from the University of Melbourne participate in Tract’s three week intensive vocational internship program to undertake a research project that supports deeper knowledge and insight into some of the built environment challenges we face as practitioners.
Tract’s 2026 internship asks students to create a Climate Resilience Toolkit. Building on Tract’s award-winning Climate Resilience Index tool, students will be introduced to and draw upon principles and methodologies of CHAP (Coastal Hazard Adaptation Plans), BSUD (Biodiversity Sensitive Urban Design) and WSUD (Water Sensitive Urban Design), and utilise evidence-based resilience thinking.
The importance of preparedness and adaptation to support climate resilience is well-recognised. Through considered interventions that are contextually responsive, we can advance social, economic and environmental equity in our cities.
Tract is committed to improving our climate and biodiversity performance and reducing our environmental impacts, both through our business practices and through our work as planners, landscape architects, and urban designers.
We are a proudly collaborative practice, working across the disciplines of town planning, landscape architecture, and urban design. As such, we invite applications from students of town planning, landscape architecture, and urban design to work with Tract, applying their expertise in their respective disciplines to develop and test innovative solutions to a contemporary challenge of our urban environment.
The internship offers the opportunity for students to undertake self-guided research, with support and mentorship from current industry professionals and leaders. At the end of the internship intensive, students will deliver a presentation of their findings – supported by an executive report – to Tract’s national team and key industry partners, outlining how their findings can be applied to current and future communities.
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How do I apply?
To submit your application for the 2026 University of Melbourne MSD Vocational Placement, please click the button below.
Applications should include:
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- Cover letter,
- CV,
- Example of your work,
- Short answer response to “What interested you about this internship topic?” (max 150 words)
Key dates
Internship dates
- 02 February 2025 to 20 February 2026
Application deadline
- 1st Round: 30 October 2025
- 2nd Round: 25 November 2025
Please note – if sufficient high-calibre applications are received during the first round, second round applications may not be considered. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application during the first round to avoid disappointment.
Learn more
To learn more about Tract’s work in this space, click below to check out our Climate and Biodiversity Positive Design Position Statement, and the Climate Resilience Index (CRI) interactive mapping tool developed in collaboration with OneMap, on our website and socials.
