Internship Memorandum of
Understanding
Please read the
following information and tick the Click on the
Check Box below. This needs to be
done before we can confirm your
internship.
The
Applicant agrees to :
The Placement of the
Applicant by Internship Worldwide P/L
Internship Worldwide P/L takes responsibility in the placing of an applicant
into an Australian based company for Internship. A Job Description will be given
to the Applicant outlining the required duties of the Internship position. This
document is provided prior to the applicant being interviewed.
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Once employed
in the position, the Applicant must meet the requirements outlined in the
Job Description.
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The employer
may alter the Job Description and duties of the Applicant, if necessary.
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The Applicant
must devote all of their time, attention and skills during business hours to
their Internship.
The
applicant can ask to be placed with another two (2) organizations (at no extra
charge) should the following occur:
·
Inability of the
company to continue operations
·
Inability of the
company to offer the applicant ongoing Internship
· The pre-dominant
language spoken at the office is not English
·
If the applicant is
dismissed from the company due to their English level or an inability to work at
the level required.
·
Harassment or
discrimination
Applicants are not permitted to reject an Internship offer made by Internship
Worldwide P/L or leave their Internship after starting for any of the following
reasons:
·
Size
of the company
·
Number of employees at the company
·
Location of the company
·
Commuting distance to the company
·
Change of preferences after application
·
Changes in Internship hours.
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Level of responsibility and tasks allocated. This is ultimately determined by
the company and is dependant on the qualification/experience and performance of
the applicant.
Applicants must
attend any interviews with companies as arranged by Internship Worldwide P/L.
Internship Worldwide P/L has the right to refuse arranging any further
interviews for the applicants and excluding the applicant from the program if
the applicant refuses to attend interviews or there’s evidence that the
applicant intentionally performs inadequately at the interview.
No
alternative placement will be offered to applicants in the event of the
applicant being asked to leave by the company for the following
reasons:
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Misconduct or disobeying company procedures and policies.
·
Inability to perform tasks required by the company due to inaccurate information
provided by applicants on their application documents (CV, covering letter and
any other documents).
·
Taking time off for personal reasons without prior agreement with the company.
·
Taking sick leave without providing your company with a medical certificate, if
asked to do so by the company
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Changing Internship hours without prior permission from the supervisor at the
company.
·
Not
abiding by the company rules.
·
Acting in any way that adversely affects the operations of the company. For
example; unauthorized internet downloads, using company resources in an
unacceptable manner etc.
Applicants must 2 weeks notice to Internship Worldwide P/L if wishing to cease
their Internship.
Internship Worldwide P/L is not liable for any damages or misconduct by the
applicant during the Internship program. The applicant takes full responsibility
for their conduct at all times. The applicant is not an employee of Internship
Worldwide P/L.
Confidential
Information
The Applicant acknowledges that all Confidential Information is and shall be the
sole and exclusive property of the employer. The employee shall not at any time
either during or after their Internship under (except in the proper course of
duties or as may be required by law) -
(a)
Disclose any confidential information to any other person, firm or
entity, which relates to the company or any associated body corporate, without
the prior consent in writing of the Company: or
(b)
Use or attempt to use any confidential information for the benefit of the
Employee or of any other party.
These restrictions shall continue to apply after
termination of the Employee’s Internship but shall cease to apply to information
or knowledge which has come into the public domain otherwise than by breach of
this agreement.
The “confidential information” clause
includes any information of a sensitive or confidential nature regarding the
business affairs of the Company or the business affairs of any of the Companies
related bodies corporate, including any information relating to their finances,
business dealings, plans, prospects, trade secrets, as well as any information
in relation to staff members, customers, suppliers of the Company and its
related bodies corporate of which the Employee learns in consequence
of their Internship by the Company.
Intellectual Property / Commercial Information &
Knowledge
All Intellectual Property which is
produced by the employee during the term of their
Internship with the Company, are the property of the Company. This includes, but
is not limited to, all patentable inventions and all copyright materials such as
text, presentations, drawings, software programs processes, procedures
multimedia content and any other sensitive documents.
In abidance with the
requirements of the Privacy Act, the Employee must not at any time discuss,
forward (electronically / hard copy) or disclose any information or knowledge
including names, addresses, client lists, products, services offered, contract
details, service level agreements, company history etc to any person or party
concerning clients or any organization associated with the Company.
Entire Understanding
This agreement embodies the entire understanding and agreement between the
involved parties.
All previous negotiations, understandings, representations, warranties,
memoranda or commitments in relation to, or in any way affecting, the subject
matter of this agreement are superseded by this agreement and shall be of no
force or effect whatever and no party shall be liable to any other party in
respect of those matters.
No verbal explanation or information provided by any party to another shall:
Affect the meaning or
interpretation of this agreement, or
Constitute any
collateral agreement, warranty or understanding between any of the parties.
Orientation
(If requested)
Orientation is
designed to suit either group or single internship placements.
Orientation program
for students is to:-
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Provide learners with an
overview of work experience program.
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Provide learners with the ability to communicate effectively in a
business
environment – (listening, speaking)
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Provide learners with the skills to pass an employer interview.
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Provide learners with the ability to use appropriate written and verbal language
in the workplace.
Provide
learners with the ability to use a telephone when contacting their
employers.
Learners will
be able to present themselves professionally at an employer interview.
Learners will
be able to develop a resume and prepare for a job interview.
Insurance
Internship Worldwide
P/L does not arrange short term personal accident insurance. The following
company, IC Frith provides Work
Experience insurance tailored to suit the
individual needs of students. The policy provides compensation to the insured
person in the event that they are injured in the workplace or in the course of
necessary travel between the person’s normal residency and the place of their
voluntary work.
The responsibility of the insurance
is with you, the student. The
company you are placed with my ask
for your insurance cover or your
University/College can provide the
necessary cover. Check with your
University/College before you
begin your Internship.
Please refer to :
http://www.icfrith.com.au/html/work_experience_home.cfm
Fees Structure
Fees are to be paid to
Internship Worldwide Pty Ltd
Fees are outlined in this agreement in schedule below. Fees are subject to
change without Notice.
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Schedule
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Cost (AUD) |
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Placement Fee Per
Person |
$550.00 |
EXECUTED
as an Agreement