2–3 placements available | Current university students only !!!
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia — on-site attendance required
Unpaid, university-approved Work Integrated Learning (WIL) or vocational placement
About the Opportunity
Gain practical marketing and communications experience while completing your university studies.
We are seeking 2–3 current university students interested in marketing, communications, public relations, social media, content creation, events and renewable energy.
This unpaid placement must be formally approved by your university as part of an eligible course, subject or learning module.
About Us
Aussie Hybrid Solar is the customer-facing solar and battery installation brand of JT Solar Technology Pty Ltd, a Sydney-based renewable energy technology company established in 2009.
Our work spans residential, strata, commercial and industrial projects, including solar photovoltaic systems, battery storage, smart energy applications, system design, commissioning and ongoing support.
JT Solar Technology has also established a joint battery testing laboratory with the University of New South Wales (UNSW), supporting applied research and the assessment of battery performance, safety, reliability and compatibility.
About the Placement
Students will participate in planned, supervised learning activities involving clean energy marketing, digital communications, industry events and partner stories.
The placement offers exposure to real marketing projects while helping students develop practical skills in communication, content planning, research and campaign support.
Learning Activities
Depending on the agreed learning plan, students may:
- Assist with social media research, content planning and preparation.
- Help prepare brochures, flyers and campaign materials.
- Research renewable energy market trends and customer communication topics.
- Support public relations activities, including media materials and partner stories.
- Assist with video content, project case studies and interview materials.
- Help prepare content for LinkedIn, websites, email marketing and digital campaigns.
- Organise marketing assets,
project photographs and content records.
- Support communications for clean energy projects and industry events.
- Conduct customer journey and competitor research.
- Review selected campaign results under supervision.
- Complete a final marketing project report or presentation.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the placement, students should be able to:
- Plan marketing content for different communication channels.
- Conduct basic market, customer and competitor research.
- Prepare transparent, professional marketing materials.
- Understand how digital marketing supports business objectives.
- Apply brand and communication guidelines.
- Support campaigns, events and stakeholder communications.
- Organise marketing assets and project information.
- Communicate effectively in a professional, multicultural workplace.
- Understand how marketing is applied in the clean energy industry.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must
- Be currently enrolled at an Australian university.
- Be studying marketing, communications, media, public relations, business, commerce or a related discipline.
- Have an interest in renewable energy, sustainability, technology or innovation.
- Have strong writing, communication and organisational skills.
- Be proactive, reliable and willing to learn.
- Be able to work independently on agreed tasks and follow guidance.
Helpful Skills — Not Essential
Experience with, or an interest in, any of the following would be helpful:
- Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
- Social media content creation
- Video editing and photography
- Website content
- Email and digital marketing
- Event communications and public relations
- Search engine optimisation (SEO) content
- English–Mandarin communication
What You Will Gain
- Practical marketing and communications experience within a Sydney clean energy business.
- Exposure to solar, battery storage and smart energy projects.
- Experience supporting real campaigns and communications activities.
- Insight into renewable energy partnerships and applied research.
- Practical content planning, research and digital marketing skills.
- Professional supervision, feedback and guidance.
- A completed marketing project or work samples that may be used in your portfolio, subject to confidentiality requirements.
Placement Arrangements
- This is an unpaid WIL or vocational placement requiring formal university approval.
- The expected duration is approximately 1–3 months, depending on university requirements and approved placement hours.
- Attendance arrangements will be agreed between the student, university and host organisation.
- The placement will focus on structured learning, practical marketing training, industry exposure and professional development.
- Regular supervision, guidance and feedback will be provided.
- The placement will begin only after written university approval has been received and all required placement documentation has been completed.
After the approved placement ends, the company may separately advertise paid casual or part-time positions, depending on business needs. Placement participants may apply through an independent recruitment process. Any paid employment will require a separate written employment agreement. This placement does not guarantee future paid employment.
How to Apply
Please email your CV and a brief introduction to:
[email protected]
Please include
- Your university
- Your degree and major
- Your current year of study
- Your expected graduation date
- The name and course code of your relevant WIL or placement subject
- The placement hours or days required by your university
- Confirmation that this placement can form part of a university-approved course, subject or learning module
- Your proposed placement start and end dates
- Your availability during the placement
- A portfolio or examples of relevant work, if available
📌 Marketing & Communications Student Placement (Sydney)
🏢 Aussie Hybrid Solar
📍 Sydney