Student of Landscape Architecture

Hassell, a global design practice with eight studios around the world, is inviting a student to join its Brisbane team for a paid internship. The firm works across architecture, outdoor space design, interiors and urban design, bringing together a range of perspectives to create places that matter. Based in Brisbane with hybrid options, this role suits someone who wants practical experience alongside their studies and enjoys collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Hassell operates as a network that blends strategy, research, technology and experience design to inform its projects. The Brisbane studio is a hub for in-person collaboration, while the local team regularly partners with experts and partners beyond its walls to broaden impact. The company aims to shape inclusive, sustainable environments that communities can thrive in.

If you’re curious, collaborative and eager to apply university learning to real projects, this internship could be a great next step in your training.

A year in the Brisbane studio

Under the guidance of senior designers, you’ll help develop projects from early concept through to documentation, contributing to designs across different stages.

You’ll assist with landscape drawings, technical documentation and presentation materials, and support the preparation of design reports and project materials.

You'll bring ideas to life through sketching, physical models and digital tools, while researching materials, planting options, site conditions and precedents to inform decisions.

Collaborating with landscape architects, urban designers and other consultants, you’ll join design reviews and offer ideas and feedback. You’ll also learn to organise and manage your work to meet agreed project timeframes, gaining hands-on experience through mentoring and active participation in projects.

Overall, the internship offers practical exposure to this multidisciplinary design studio, helping you grow your professional skills while you complete your degree.

What Hassell is looking for in a student

We can start with the essentials and then note optional extras that would help you stand out.

• Currently studying for a bachelor’s degree in a program focused on outdoor space design and urban environments at an Australian university, ideally in the final year
• A strong interest in public spaces and creating sustainable, people-friendly environments
• Solid graphic, written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• A willingness to seek feedback, learn from others and take ownership of your development
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage time and priorities
• Full working rights in Australia
• Available to work on-site at the Brisbane Studio

It would be advantageous to have:

• Familiarity with design and documentation software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino or similar tools
• An interest in planting design, materials, technical documentation and physical model making
• An interest in emerging design technologies, including AI tools

The practicals: pay, hours and setup

This is a paid internship, offering hands-on experience in a real design environment.

The program runs for 12 months with full-time hours during university holidays and part-time options while you complete your degree, allowing you to grow your skills alongside your studies.

The Brisbane Studio supports flexible and hybrid work arrangements, with in-person collaboration remaining a key focus. On-site presence at the Brisbane Studio is required for this role.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to be considered for this opportunity.

Advice for applicants

Lead your resume with your current degree status and year, and highlight projects where you explored public spaces or sustainable design, especially any work that involved collaboration or multidisciplinary input.

When you show your must-have skills, point to a portfolio entry that demonstrates clear visuals and strong presentation, plus an example where you used Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office to advance a project, and include a note about a time you welcomed feedback and took ownership of a task.

In interviews, be ready to discuss how you manage time to meet project deadlines and how you learn from mentors. Bring a concrete example of a project where you contributed to drawings, technical documentation or a design concept.

Ask about how interns participate in design reviews and how mentoring is structured, and whether there are opportunities to contribute across different stages of a project during your time with Hassell.

How to apply

To be considered, submit your CV and portfolio, showcasing examples of your university design work, technical skills and creative thinking. Hassell does not accept speculative candidates via agencies or third parties.