How it works
Real teams. Real briefs. Real ways of working.
Sprouts get exposure to real teams, real briefs and real ways of working. You’ll learn by observing, contributing, asking questions and receiving practical feedback from people working in the industry every day.
The programme runs in person at our Melbourne office, so you’ll need to be Melbourne-based and able to get there.
In person, Melbourne
Practical feedback, not busywork
Mentors, not minders
Who it's for
Could you be a Sprout?
A Sprout could be someone who is:
Studying or graduated
Currently studying, recently finished, or emerging talent finding a way in.
Exploring the industry
Curious about a career in marketing, media, content, design, technology, data or client services.
After real experience
Looking for practical industry experience, not just a line on a CV.
Curious and proactive
Willing to learn, comfortable asking questions and open to feedback.
Accountable
Ready to own the commitments they make.
A future Gardener
Someone who wants to find out where their strengths could take them.
What you'll gain
What a season in the Garden gives you.
Practical experience
Understand how strategies, campaigns, creative ideas, technology and client relationships come together.
Mentorship
Spend time with experienced Gardeners who can share advice, context and constructive feedback.
A clearer direction
Explore different disciplines and get a better understanding of where your strengths and interests could take you.
Work you can talk about
Contribute to meaningful internal or client-related projects where appropriate, subject to confidentiality requirements.
Sprout questions, answered.
Where does the Sprout programme take place?
In person at The Garden’s Melbourne office. The programme isn’t remote, so being Melbourne-based and able to travel to the office is essential.
Do I need experience or a polished CV to apply?
No. You don’t need an enormous CV. We’re more interested in your curiosity, your interests and what you’re hoping to learn. A CV and work samples are optional parts of the form, not requirements.
Does registering my interest guarantee a placement?
No. Sprout opportunities are offered at selected times of the year and depend on team capacity, available projects and the kind of experience you’re seeking. Registering helps us identify potential Sprouts when suitable opportunities open up.
Can the internship count towards my course?
Possibly. The registration form asks whether your placement is connected to your course, whether you have placement-hour requirements and who to contact at your education provider, so we can work with their requirements where we can.
What happens after I register?
We review your information when planning future Sprout intakes. If your interests line up with a suitable project and our teams have the capacity to give you a genuinely useful learning experience, we’ll be in touch.
Register your interest
Ready to plant something?
Tell us what you're studying, what you'd like to learn and where you hope your career might grow.