List of Host Organisations with Overarching Placement Agreements

Below is a selection of organisations that have successfully partnered with our candidates and are not an exhaustive list.

You do not have to choose an organisation from this list. It is merely to give you an idea of the options that may be available to you.

Organisations where placement IP sits with the host organisation

** International Host Organisations

Host Organisation / Provider	About
2Rog Consulting	2rog is a strategic environmental consulting firm that works in collaboration with our clients to solve complex environmental problems.
AbacusBio**	AbacusBio is a private company based in Scotland and New Zealand. It is an international leader in genetic improvement programs and strategy + value chain consulting for agriculture, aquaculture, forestry + horticulture.
AbCellera Australia	AbCellera focuses our discovery engine on targeting therapeutic antibodies towards complex membrane proteins, such as GPCRs and ion channels.
Abernathy Fish Technology Center*	Located in USA, Abernathy Fish Technology Center (FTC) is an applied science facility within the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Access Art	Access Arts is Queensland’s leading organisation creating opportunities in the performing and visual arts for people with disability or disadvantage.
ACON	Is an NGO community organisation based in NSW specialising in HIV prevention, HIV support and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) health.
ADP Consulting	Is a multiservice engineering and sustainability consultancy providing building services engineering, structures, sustainability, ICT, acoustics, audio visual, security, vertical transportation, and specialist lighting design to the property and construction industry.
Advanced Mobility Analytics Group (AMAG)	AMAG is a solution provider of analytics and insights for road safety, transportation planning, and transportation network management.
Advancell Isotopes	Is a clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical company developing treatments to significantly improve survival and quality of life for patients with cancer.
Adventure Out Loud	Is dedicated to motivating Australians to bring about positive change in Africa through adventure travel.
AECOM Australia	Is an infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.
Aegros	Is focused on the development of blood fractionation-based products utilising their HaemaFrac technology.
Agrarna Strank (Agrarian Party - Movement for Croatian Agriculture)** (No website)	Agrarna Stranka is a new Croatian political party that politically articulates and represents the interests of the Croatian countryside and, above all, the interests of family farms, based on the social and natural wealth of diversity that the Republic of Croatia possesses.
Agriculture Victoria (VIC GOV)	Agriculture Victoria, a division of the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) in the Victorian Government, collaborates with farmers, industry, and communities to strengthen and sustain the agricultural sector.
Alliance Link	Construction hardware & technology supply company focused on automation and renewable energy innovations.
Altina Australia	Is an innovative Australian beverage company specialising in premium non-alcoholic wines.
Asia-Pacific Development, Diplomacy & Defence Dialogue	AP4D is a platform for collaboration between the development, diplomacy and defence communities.
Astrofood	Is a startup incubated by the European Space Agency (ESA) with the specific aim of developing of developing foodstuffs and food systems for long-duration deep space missions.
Aurecon	Aurecon is a design, engineering and advisory company.
AusCycling	AusCycling is the national sporting organisation responsible for the development, facilitation, and growth of all forms of cycling in Australia.
Australian Academy of Science	The Australian Academy of Science is an independent organisation of distinguished Australian scientists, championing science for the benefit of all.
Australia Agricultural Company	AAco is an Australia-based integrated cattle and beef producer
Australian Council for Educational Research	ACIAR is a Not-for-profit research organisation that creates and promotes research-based knowledge, products and services that can be used to improve learning across the lifespan.
Australian Committee for IUCN	ACIUCN is a network that facilitates collaborations amongst its 50 International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) government and non-government Members and Associate organisations, as well as its IUCN Commission experts.
Australian Earth Laws Alliance	AELA is a national not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to increase the understanding and practical implementation of Earth-centred governance in Australia, with a focus on law, economics, education, ethics and the arts.
Australian Genome Research Facility (AGRF)	AGRF is Australia’s largest supplier of premium genomics services, including DNA/RNA extractions, genotyping, short-read high-throughput sequencing, long-read high-throughput sequencing, Sanger sequencing, and bioinformatics analyses.
Australian Institute of Families Studies	AIFS is the Australian Government's key research body in the area of family wellbeing.
Australian Institute of Marine Science	AIMS is Australia’s tropical marine research agency.
Australia Institute of Police Management	AIPM is an educational organisation with an extensive history in educating public safety leaders.
Australian Marine Conservation Society	Australia’s national charity is dedicated solely to protecting ocean wildlife.
Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG_Parks Australia)	The Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG) is the nation’s largest living collection of Australian native plants. The ANBG mission is the conservation and management of living and non-living plant collections, and promoting research, training and education of plant species diversity.
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood	The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood (Lifeblood) is a branch of the Australian Red Cross responsible for the collection and distribution of blood and related products in Australia.
Australian Strategic Policy Institute	ASPI is an independent, non-partisan organisation that provides high-quality, research-based insights into issues of national security, defence, and strategic policy. Its mandate is to contribute to the formulation of policies that enhance Australia’s security and geopolitical interests.
Australian Wildlife Conservancy	AWC is one of the world’s largest conservation organisations, delivering and influencing effective conservation across more than 12.9 million hectares in Australia.
Australian Wood Fibre	Family-owned business, repurposing sustainably harvested timber into products that protect, restore and grow our environment.
Australia's Academic and Research Network	AARNet provides telecommunication services, along with an expanding range of cybersecurity.
Aviagen	Is a company market leader in poultry breeding.
Beacon Strategies	Based in Brisbane and Cairns, Queensland, is a consultancy firm focused on health and social services.
Beak Consultants*	Located in Germany, offers solutions in environmental, geosciences, raw materials, GIS, software development, data mining and AI.
Bell Shakespeare	Bell Shakespeare is Australia’s national theatre company specialising in the works of Shakespeare and his contemporaries.
Berlin Institute of Health**	BIH is medical translation: transferring biomedical research findings into novel approaches to personalised prediction, prevention, diagnostics and therapy and, conversely, using clinical observations to develop new research ideas.
Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften**	The Corpus Inscription Latinarum (CIL) is a long-term, ongoing research project that is part of the Research Centre for Primary Sources of the Ancient World at the Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften, which is the largest non-university research institute for the humanities in the Berlin-Brandenburg region.
BGI Australia (MGI)	Is a subsidiary of the BGI Group, the world's largest genomic organisation with a leading gene sequencing platform and superb genome sequencing and bioinformatics analysis capability. BGI Australia is devoted to facilitating cutting-edge research in the areas of healthcare, agriculture, and the environment.
BHP	BHP produces essential commodities through its assets, including iron ore, copper, nickel, potash and metallurgical coal.
BHP Coal	Is the integrated remote operations centre for BMA coal within BHP. Mine and fixed plant control are undertaken here, alongside improvement work, logistics and integrated planning.
BJP Laboratories	Is an Australian manufacturer of probiotic products, listed medicines, food and dietary supplements.
BMT	Is a maritime-oriented high-end design house and technical engineering consulting firm.
Boeing Australia	Aerospace company providing support on advanced manufacturing of commercial aircraft composite components, defence systems design and development, modelling and simulation, research and development, support and training, and unmanned systems.
Brisbane Catholic Education	Is a learning community of all involved in diocesan Catholic schools and the staff of the Brisbane Catholic Education Office.
Build Apps	Provides application solutions for the built environment within the 365 Microsoft environment.
Bush Heritage Australia	Bush Heritage Australia is an independent not-for-profit that buys and manages land and partners with Aboriginal people to protect our irreplaceable landscapes and our magnificent native species forever.
Cancer Council QLD	CCQ was established in 1961 in response to an increasing need for cancer-related services across the state. They support all Queenslanders affected by cancer by reducing cancer risk, improving early detection and improving the quality of life for Queenslanders impacted by a cancer diagnosis.
Cancer Council Victoria	The Centre of Behavioural Research in Cancer (CBRC) is a research division within Cancer Council Victoria, a leading non-profit organisation (NPO) in Australia dedicated to cancer control and prevention.
Cancer Screening Unit (QLD Health)	Provides free breast cancer screening and assessment services for eligible Queensland women.
Capricornia Contact Lens	Is a prescription, contact lens manufacturing and distribution company situated in the southern suburbs of Brisbane.
Cartledge Mining and Geotechnics	Provides geotechnical solutions for project life cycle from advisory services through to construction support. Specialises in geotechnical advisory and risk management, tailings dam and ground infrastructure engineering, operational support, knowledge advancement, R&D and Innovation, and mine closure geotechnics.
Cermak Peterka Petersen	CPP is a small wind engineering consultancy in St Peters NSW, that provides highly specialised testing and analysis for the construction and urban development industry in Sydney and throughout the world.
China Fortune Securities**	Provides securities brokerage, investment consulting, asset management, financing, underwriting, and fund consignment services.
Cicada Innovations	Cicada Innovations is a leader in the Australian deep tech innovation landscape, fostering groundbreaking enterprises from concept to commercial reality.
City of Gold Coast	City of Gold Coast is the second largest local government in Australia, responsible for providing a range of services, programs, activities and facilities for the city of Gold Coast.
Cooloola Coastcare Association	Is a not-for-profit volunteer organisation which is involved in environmental activities in the Cooloola Coast Region.
CreaTec Fisher*	Is an established manufacturer of customised and application-oriented components and systems for ultra-high vacuum (UHV), evaporation, manipulation and instruments.
CSIRO	CSIRO is Australia's national science research agency. Please note that this host requires an extra placement schedule to be completed for each new HDR candidate.
CSL Innovation Pty Ltd	Is one of the largest and fastest-growing protein-based biotechnology businesses and a leading provider of in-licensed vaccines, focusing on rare and serious diseases and influenza vaccines.
Darling Downs and Western Moreton PHN	Is one of 31 primary health networks across Australia funded by the Commonwealth of Health to improve primary health care (health care delivered outside of a hospital setting)
Datagene	DataGene is an independent and industry-owned organisation that is responsible for developing modern tools and resources to drive genetic gain and herd improvement in the Australian dairy industry, through research, development and extension activities
Deep Ocean Offshore**	Is a leading company specialising in consultancy and project management services within the field of marine engineering.
Deicke Richards Architects	Is a multidisciplinary design practice (Architecture, urban design & interior design) based in Brisbane.
Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services	The department of QLD GOV supports children, seniors and people with disability to be safe and to thrive in culture and communities.
Department of Climate Change, Energy, The Environment and Water	The Supervising Scientist Branch (SSB) ensures the protection of the Alligator Rivers Region, including Kakadu National Park, and the local communities from the effects of uranium mining by undertaking environmental research and monitoring, participating in and overseeing the regulatory process and developing standards and practices for environmental protection.
Department of Education	The Department of Education delivers world-class education services for Queenslanders at every stage of their personal and professional development.
Department of Energy and Climate (QLD GOV)	Develops and implements policies and programs to address climate change, reduce emissions, and promote sustainable practices across Queensland.
Department of Environment and Science	DES is the state government department responsible for the protection and management of QLD's natural environment.
Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (VIC GOV)	Victoria government agency working in partnership with farmers, industries, communities, and other government agencies to grow and secure agriculture.
Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water (NSW GOV)	DCCEEW works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations. It also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.
Department of Primary Industries (NSW GOV)	The Forest Ecology & Biodiversity team has a research program that focuses on the sustainable management of forested landscapes and assessing the effectiveness of management rules and practices.
Department of Primary Industries (QLD GOV)	DPI (Former DAF) is a section of the QLD government in charge of the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors. Please note that this host requires an extra placement schedule to be completed for each new HDR candidate.
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (WA GOV)	DPIRD aims to protect the sustainability of natural resources and accelerate continuous economic growth, job creation and regional development in Western Australia.
Department of Tourism and Sport	GOV department that invests in the QLD Tourism sector to drive economic growth in the regions. The QLD Academy of Sport supports QLD state’s elite athletes.
Department of Tourism and Trade (NT GOV)	The Northern Territory Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade has been established to support the government’s priority of achieving a $40 billion economy by 2030 through the growth of sustainable and competitive industries.
Department of Transport and Main Roads	TMR moves and connects people, places, goods and services safely, efficiently and effectively across Queensland.
Desert Channels Queensland	Non-profit organisation helping to deliver natural resource management regionally.
Direccion del Parque Nacional Galapagos**	The “Dirección del Parque Nacional Galápagos (DPNG)” is a governmental entity under the Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition of Ecuador.
DoseMe	DoseMe combines smart technology with science, leveraging clinically validated PK/PD models, patient characteristics, drug concentrations and genotype to accurately individualise a dose in seconds.
Dynomics	Is a cardiac drug discovery and development company, advancing precision cardiac therapeutics that target heart function.
Ecological Service Professionals	ESP offer services relating to ecological assessment (focusing on aquatic ecosystems, including coastal/marine, estuarine and freshwater), water and sediment quality assessment and environmental management.
Eden Brew	Manufacturer of animal-free dairy products.
Enable Health Consulting	EHC is a consultancy firm that delivers services to clients across the public health sector in strategic planning and evaluation.
Dynomics	Is a cardiac drug discovery and development company, advancing precision cardiac therapeutics that target heart function.
Enable Health Consulting	EHC is a consultancy firm that delivers services to clients across the public health sector in strategic planning and evaluation.
Energy Storage Industries (ESI)	They manufacture, install, maintain and finance energy storage battery solutions.
Ernst & Young	EY is a professional services company and provides services across four main service lines: assurance, tax, consulting, and strategy.
Ethnic Communities Council of Brisbane	ECCQ has been the independent, member-based peak body representing multicultural communities across Queensland. They support, advocate and amplify the contributions and needs of multicultural communities across the state.
Extractas Bioscience	Organisation that extracts poppies to make thebaine, oripavine, noscapine, codeine and cannabis to make medicinal resin.
Fairweather Homes	Fairweather Homes Pty Ltd is a private company delivering architect-designed prefabricated timber buildings through an associated manufacturing facility and aligned architectural practice.
Farmers for Climate Action	Is a movement of farmers, agricultural leaders and rural Australians working to influence Australia to adopt strong climate policies by growing the number of farmers, farming communities and elected representatives championing ambitious action.
Fonterra Research and Development Centre	Is dedicated to producing research that creates the world's best dairy.
Fortune Forward	They provide professional and advisory investment solutions across a broad array of asset classes, including cash funds, tax, superannuation, customised construction development, property investment, property management, and a wide range of other financial services.
Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE)	FARE is a not-for-profit organisation working towards an Australia free from alcohol harm.
Fredrick Innovative Technology Center**	FITCI is a non-profit incubator based in Fredrick, USA and has helped tens of founders and startups during the last almost 20 years.
French Consulate Brisbane	The Honorary French Consulate is tasked with defending and protecting the interests of French nationals, and also assisting French people whether they are residents or passing through.
Fusion Modular	Is a professional services company that designs, develops, manufactures and installs an advanced purpose-built range of modular solutions for air-conditioning large volume spaces, for clients across the globe.
Gecko Environment Council Association	Gecko is a volunteer-based environmental and advocacy organisation.
Gelomics	Gelomics offers solutions related to 3D cell culture techniques; specifically deals with developing biomaterials and related matrices that support the growth of cells and organoids in a three-dimensional microenvironment that closely resembles native tissues.
Gilmour Spaces Technologies	Is a venture-capital-backed Australian launch services company that is developing new capabilities for launching satellites to space.
Graphene Manufacturing Group	GMG is a clean-technology focused company that aims to offer energy-saving products and solutions, and energy storage products, enabled by Graphene manufactured in-house via a proprietary production process.
Hachette Australia	Is a French publishing group that was based in Paris with offices is Australia.
Health and Wellbeing Queensland	Health and Wellbeing Queensland was established in July 2019 to improve the health and wellbeing of all Queenslanders and reduce health inequities.
Healthy Land and Water	Healthy Land and Water is the official environmental body for South East Queensland.
Hebei Ruihe Medical Device**	Chinese high-tech enterprise dedicated to the development, production, and sales of multi-series medical devices, focusing on artificial intelligence, 3D printing, biomaterials and other directions in the medical industry.
Hello Axis	Axis provides occupational physiotherapy and psychology services to industry. Our service offerings include onsite physiotherapy and psychology services and consulting injury prevention and injury management services.
Herston Biofabrication Institute (HBI)	Part of QLD Health, the Institute is dedicated to advancing knowledge and technology in 3D scanning, 3D modelling and 3D printing of medical devices, bone, cartilage, and human tissue. Please note that this host requires an extra placement schedule to be completed for each new HDR candidate.
High Seas Alliance	Is a powerful coalition of organisations that works to unify the voices of civil society to achieve better protection and governance of the high seas.
Infensa Bioscience	Is a Brisbane-based Biotech startup with the vision to develop game-changing drugs to reduce the mortality and morbidity associated with cardiovascular-related disorders, such as heart attack and ischemic stroke.
Inspiring Australia Queensland	IAQ contributes to the Australian Government’s vision to engage all Australians with science.
Inspiring Brighter Futures	Inspiring Brighter Futures Foundation (IBFF) (previously known as Fair Go Australia Foundation) is a non-profit organisation offering well-being mentoring programs to disadvantaged people.
Institute for Peace **	IPP is an association whose purpose is the introduction and promotion of Peace studies in the French-speaking, European and international space.
Institute for Urban Indigenous Health	IUIH is a regional not-for-profit Community Controlled Health Service (CCHS) that leads the planning, development and delivery of health and family wellbeing services and employment pathways to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of Southeast
Institute of Modern Art	IMA is one of the Asia-Pacific’s most important, visible, and relevant forums for contemporary visual art.
Interlate	Interlate is a data business that transforms the mining sector by creating predictable outcomes, reducing operating risk and increasing competitiveness.
International Council on Mining and Metals**	ICMM is an international organisation dedicated to improving the social and environmental performance of the mining and metals industry.
International Institute for Applied System Analysis (IIASA)**	IIASA is an international research institute that advances systems analysis and applies its research methods to identify policy solutions to reduce human footprints, enhance the resilience of natural and socioeconomic systems, and help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
International Marina Consultants	IMC specialises in providing tailored consulting services for the planning, design, and management of marinas and waterfront facilities globally.
IRCELYON	Is a research institute located in Villerbanne, France.
It’s Raining Raincoats**	IRR is a non-governmental organisation in Singapore that aims to build bridges of integration between migrant workers and residents of Singapore.
Just Peace Queensland	Is an organisation whose aim is to raise public awareness about alternatives to war and the necessity of justice in achieving lasting peace.
Kentucky Equine Research	Is an international nutrition, research and consultation company serving horse owners, veterinarians, and the feed industry with offices in Australia.
Komatsu	Komatsu is a leading manufacturer of construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment.
KPMG	Australian branch of the global network of professional services companies in audit and assurance, tax and advisory.
Kruger**	Is a subsidiary of Veolia located in Denmark, specialising within the field of drinking water, process water, municipal and industrial wastewater, sludge treatment, sewage, soil remediation, groundwater, as well as the optimisation, regulation and supervision of wastewater treatment plants.
LearnSci	Australian Lab simulation software - Virtual Lab Solutions provider
Life Science Queensland	LSQ is a peak industry group, working to assist the growth of individual firms and organisations, to build the profile, capacity and capability of the sector to ensure long-term economic, social and environmental benefits to Queensland.
Logan City Council	Logan City Council is a local government within Queensland and is one of the largest and fastest-growing cities in Australia, offering community services and facilities to residents.
Luke Roberts	QLD artist working with QAGOMA.
Maanaki Whenua - Landcare Research	Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research (MWLR) is a New Zealand Crown Royal Institute with four core areas of deliverable research, one of which is “Restoring biodiversity; beating invasive species” where systematics and collection-based work is undertaken.
Macadamia Conservation Trust	Research organisation committed to conserving wild macadamia trees and their ecosystems.
Mater Health	Provides healthcare services in hospitals in Southeast, Central and North QLD
Miao Miao Chinese School	It is a not-for-profit Chinese school that is officially recorded by the Ministry of Education in Australia. Serving the overseas Chinese community by organising the teaching of Chinese courses from Preschool to Grade Twelve, Chinese culture and traditional education, folk songs and dances, traditional painting and abacus.
Microbio	Is an Australian biotechnology startup that aims to revolutionise pathogen detection with a unique, specific, sensitive and fast pathogen identification test. Novel diagnostic method combines the latest advances in bioinformatics, genomics and molecular microbiology.
Ministry of Health (NSW Gov)	InforMH manages data development, collection, analysis and reporting for NSW government-funded mental health services, and manages the NSW Suicide Monitoring System.
Miruku	Is a biotechnology company programming plants to produce next-generation food ingredients.
Mojia Biotech	Is a fast-growing, product-focused biomanufacturing company committed to sustainability and a circular bioeconomy.
Mosaic Insights	Environmental consultant with a unique, evidence-based approach to creating healthy social landscapes.
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium**	Is one of the oldest marine research laboratories in Florida, USA.
Multicultural Australia	Non-profit organisation helping refugees, international students and migrants find their place in communities and workplaces across QLD.
Multicural Mailer (No Website)	Newly formed non-profit organisation dedicated to addressing the diverse needs of Australian multicultural communities
Museum CatharijneConvent**	Netherlands National Museum for art and heritage connected to Christianity.
National Transport Research Organization (NTRO)	The NTRO offers all levels of government and industry great outcomes across all modes of transport. It provides innovative research and practical solutions to challenges across road, rail, ports and airports, developing new knowledge, innovation, standards and specifications to shape our transport future.
Native Beings	Australian Native Beekeeping company producing products from propolis extract for local sales and export contracts to Singapore, Korea, and Switzerland.
NevHouse	Nevhouse is an Australian company that has designed cyclone-rated affordable homes, schools and medical clinics made from recycled plastic and other waste products.
Noja Power	Is a world-leading manufacturer of Medium Voltage Electrical Equipment.
Nokia Bell Labs**	Nokia Bell Laboratories is a research organisation that focuses on developing cutting-edge technology and innovation in various fields such as telecommunications, computing, and information theory.
Novapharm Research	A commercial research and sales organisation focused on infection prevention in professional healthcare.
Novartis Australia	A Swiss-based pharmaceutical company.
Novus Energy	Novus is involved with gas pre-drainage for mining and the beneficial use of methane in mine truck utilisation.
Nuffield Family Justice Observatory**	FJO seeks to improve the lives of children and families by putting data and research evidence at the heart of the family justice system in England and Wales.
OmiPay Global	Is a professional aggregated payment financial platform. As the official strategic partner of Ant Financial Alipay in Australia, Omi Pay provides merchants with online and offline integrated cross-border payment solutions to enable customers to pay in RMB.
Origin Energy	Is a major integrated electricity generator and electricity and natural gas retailer.
Oroborus	Is a start-up research-based drug development company. Their focus is the creation and application of new chemical frameworks for drug development.
Outside the Locker Room	OTLR focuses on providing critical education for mental health and other social issues, while also providing education for communities to build mental health literacy skills to increase and maintain their positive mental well-being. provides education to sporting clubs, schools and businesses across Australia to change the game for mental health in all communities.
OzFish	Is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping recreational fishers to take control of the health of their rivers, lakes and estuaries and shore up the future of the sport they love. OzFish Unlimited partners with fishers and the broader community to invest time and money into the protection and restoration of our waterways, counteracting decades of degradation.
Pacific Seeds (Advanta Australia)	Is a Queensland-based seed company with over 50 years’ experience in breeding improved hybrids for Australian farmers. Pacific Seeds has breeding programs for canola, sorghum, wheat and corn.
Paralympics Australia	Help Australians with disabilities participate in sport and compete at the Paralympic Games through partnerships with governments, businesses, sporting bodies and the community.
Perth USAsia Centre	The Perth USAsia Centre fosters stronger connections, educates and empowers the government, business, academic and civil community to better understand the critical issues facing our region.
Pinnacle Agribusiness	Provides quality research, analysis, strategic advice and advisory services to a wide range of food and agricultural industry sectors, research programs and projects, corporate investors and private owners across many facets of agribusiness.
Plant & Food Research**	Is a New Zealand Crown Research Institute. Its purpose is to enhance the value and productivity of New Zealand's horticultural, arable, seafood and food & beverage industries.
Polaris Sci-Instrument**	Is a Chinese high-tech enterprise integrating the production of scientific instruments and detection technology.
Princess Alexandra Hospital	Is a tertiary health care centre, providing care in most major adult specialties.
Protagonist Therapeutics	Is a biopharmaceutical company that develops peptide-based drugs to treat various diseases, including rare and prevalent ones.
Protegas	Is an intelligence capability provider for Government (including Defence) and the commercial sector. Offers deep Defence, national security, emergency services, law enforcement, intelligence and security expertise, aligned with business operations experience.
Prudentia Process Consulting	Prudentia is a process engineering consulting business working in minerals processing, energy, fertilisers and hydrocarbons industry.
Q Music	QMusic is Queensland’s music industry development association. Is the only significant and established not-for-profit organisation in Queensland dedicated to delivering sector development and major music events, including the Queensland Music Awards and BIGSOUND, to stimulate and grow the state’s music sector.
QBE Insurance	QBE Insurance provides a broad range of insurance products to personal, business, corporate and institutional customers. From car and home insurance to tailored business packages and specialist cover for industries such as aviation and farming.
QDX Technologies	A software Development company.
QIMR Berghofer	QIMR Berghofer is a world-leading medical research institute renowned for its efforts in both discovery and translational research.
Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council	QAIHC is a leadership and policy organisation. They are the peak organisation representing all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health organisations (ACCHOs) in Queensland at both a state and national level.
Queensland Academy of Sport	Is the Queensland Government’s high-performance sports agency that provides and delivers world-leading Performance Support services for elite athletes to achieve podium success on the world stage.
Queensland Ballet	It is the state's premier dance company, which connects people and dance across Queensland. Is one of only three full-time professional ballet companies in Australia.
Queensland Cricket	Queensland Cricket’s purpose is to unite and inspire communities across Queensland through cricket.
Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority	The QCAA is responsible for developing and overseeing education from kindergarten through Year 12 in Queensland, providing syllabuses, guidelines, assessment, reporting, testing, as well as certification services to Queensland schools.
Queensland Cyber Infrastructure Foundation	QCIF provides the high-performance services, infrastructure and support required to achieve excellence in computation and data-driven collaborative research and its application in industry.
Queensland Family and Child Commission	QFCC works collaboratively with government and non-government partners, including families and communities themselves, to help ensure young Queenslanders grow up in safe and inclusive environments where they are valued and supported to reach their full potential.
Queensland Fire Department	QFES is the primary provider of fire and rescue, emergency management, and disaster mitigation programs and services throughout Queensland.
Queensland Government Customer and Digital Group	QLD GOV Customer and Digital Group leads and drives a more digitally enabled and responsive government, whilst facilitating simple and effective access to services for all Queenslanders.
QLD Government Hydraulics Laboratory	QGHL provides technical expertise in coastal engineering and monitoring to support policy, research, planning, and disaster management.
Queensland Health Forensic and Scientific Services	Forensic and Scientific Services is Australia’s most comprehensive forensic and public, and environmental health facility. Provides specialist scientific and medical analysis and independent expert advice to private and public sector clients locally, nationally, and internationally. Please note that this host requires an extra placement schedule to be completed for each new HDR candidate.
Queensland Herbarium and Biodiversity Science	Is the centre for science, research, and information on QLD's ecosystems and species for plants, fungi, algae and animals.
Queensland Museum	Queensland Museum is the network’s flagship campus and is a museum of natural history, cultural heritage, science and human achievement that tells the changing story of Queensland.
Queensland Police Service	Queensland Police Service (QPS) provides services to ensure the safety and security of the community.
Queensland Racing Integrity Commission	QRIC is an independent statutory body that oversees the welfare standards of racing animals and the integrity of racing industry participants in Queensland.
Queensland Symphony Orchestra	QSO is a renowned musical institution based in Queensland.
Queensland Treasury	Treasury manages the state’s balance sheet to ensure it works effectively in support of the government’s priorities. We assess and implement budget strategies to improve outcomes, agency and corporate performance, deliver fiscal sustainability, and proactively plan for the future. They also support the development of the government’s capital program and leverage it to support economic recovery and productivity.
Queensland Urban Utilities	Urban Utilities is responsible for the delivery of retail water supply and wastewater services in Southeast Queensland
Queensland Writers Centre	Queensland Writers Centre (QWC) is a not-for-profit membership organisation that supports, celebrates and showcases Queensland writers and writing in all its forms.
Rare Voices Australia	RVA is the national peak body for Australians living with a rare disease.
RedFlow	Redflow is leading the renewable energy transition by delivering one of the world’s safest and cleanest energy storage solutions.
Reef Check Foundation	RCA is an inclusive citizen science organisation. Our primary purpose is to empower communities to support healthy reefs through hands-on reef research, education and practical conservation.
Resolian Bioanalytics (Alliance Pharma)	Is a contract research organisation specialised in advanced research services for all drug molecules, cell and gene therapies, and drug metabolism studies to support pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies’ drug discovery and development programs.
Resources Consulting Services	Is Australia's leading provider of education, training and advice in regenerative agriculture.
Rich in Beauty Films	Is a company that specialises in wedding videography, offering a unique blend of arts and cinema inspiration.
Rio Tinto	Is a leading global mining group that focuses on finding, mining and processing the Earth's mineral resources.
Rivalea	Is an integrated Australian agri-food company based in the Riverina region of New South Wales.
Rixon Capital	Rixon Capital is the Investment Manager of the Rixon Income Fund (“Fund”). Our investment team has executed over $200 million in secured high-yield SME private credit lends since 2018, and over $10 billion in public & private market M&A.
Royal College of Occupational Therapists**	RCOT is the professional body for occupational therapists in the United Kingdom.
Sanitarium Development Innovation	Sanitarium is Australia’s leading producer of breakfast cereals and plant-based milks.
Sanofi-aventis	Multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare company engages in the research and development, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmacological products, principally in the prescription market, but the firm also develops over-the-counter medications. The corporation covers seven major therapeutic areas: cardiovascular, central nervous system, diabetes, internal medicine, oncology, thrombosis, and vaccines.
Satok Bridge Digital Sfn Bhd**	Is a digital solutions company that specialises in leveraging technology to solve problems, optimising processes and enhancing overall operations.
Schnell Energy	Is an initiative towards sustainable future technologies and their commercialisation in the industry.
Science Write Now	Science Write Now is a free online magazine dedicated to creative writing and art inspired by science.
Sea World	Sea World is a marine mammal park, oceanarium, and theme park located on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Shandong Analysis and Test Center	Is a social public institution focusing on analytic services in chemistry, pharmacy, environment, food, biology and material science.
Shandong Shunfeng Biotechnology (Bellagen)	Research organisation dedicated to the discovery and development of essential gene editing tools, the implementation of efficient gene editing tool delivery systems, and the application of these cutting-edge technologies to produce enhanced and healthier products.
Share the Dignity	Share the Dignity works to make a difference to the lives of women, girls and those who menstruate who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, domestic violence or poverty, distributing period products to those in need and working to achieve menstrual equity here in Australia.
Shoretech	Is an Australian-owned data provision and analytics company that combines beach cameras, aerial and satellite imagery, computer vision algorithms and coastal engineering knowledge to produce insightful data.
SM Smart City Infrastructure and Development Corporation*	SM Prime is the largest Philippine real estate developer by market capitalisation and customer reach.
SMEC	SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy that delivers solutions in Infrastructure, Urban Development, Managed Services, and Energy Markets, working through all parts of the project lifecycle from planning, design, delivery, management and decommissioning.
Sodium-ion Batteries	Australian company providing Na-ion battery technology to commercial, residential, and industrial ventures across Oceania and SE Asia.
Somerset Regional Council	Is a local government authority in Southeast Queensland. It focuses on sustainable development, community well-being, and economic growth, promoting eco-friendly tourism and efficient infrastructure management for a vibrant, resilient community.
South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute	SAHMRI is South Australia's flagship not-for-profit health and medical research institute.
Southeast Asian Rainforest Research Partnership**	SEARRP facilitates world-class scientific research that addresses the major environmental issues facing the tropics: plantation development, habitat restoration, and climate change.
Southern Queensland Centre of Excellence	Provides critical primary health care services and promotes health, well-being and disease prevention. This is also called Inala Health CoE and is the major provider of public healthcare services, health education and research, in the Brisbane Southside, Inala, Logan, and Redlands.
Southern RNA	Contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) specialising in the production of nucleic acid products.
Spaceframe Building	Construction company that has been delivering advanced design and construction solutions for over 40 years.
Spinlock Security	Innovative Cyber Security solutions for Australian Industry and Government.
Sugar Research Australia	SRA is Australia’s specialist sugarcane research organisation.
SunPork Consolidated	Is Australia’s largest pork producer.
Sunrice Group	Is a global FMCG business and one of Australia’s leading branded food exporters.
Sunwater	Sunwater is the water service provider for the government of Queensland (outside of Southeast Queensland).
Symbio Laboratories	Is dedicated to continual development to provide the most innovative solutions across our Microbiology, Residue, and Chemistry capabilities on food, agricultural and environmental testing.
Synergenment	Cleantech company that creates sustainable solutions to real-world environmental problems.
Tangaroa Blue Foundation	TBF is an organisation dedicated to the removal and prevention of litter at the source and is the founder of the Australian Marine Debris Initiative (AMDI), an on-ground network of volunteers, communities, organisations, and agencies around the country removing, documenting and preventing marine debris and plastic pollution.
Tea Research Institute **	Is a government-funded comprehensive tea research institute at the national level in China. It aims to give support to the development of the tea industry and promote the development of tea technology, conduct research on basic knowledge and pioneering technology.
Technoserve Tanzania	A nonprofit organisation that provides solutions for poverty by harnessing the power of the private sector. Works with hardworking women and men in low-income communities to ensure they gain the skills, confidence, and connections to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries.
Telstra Foundation	Telstra Foundation Ltd is the philanthropic arm of Telstra. It invests in impactful, tech-enabled projects led by non-profits that benefit under-served communities and in innovative projects that build digital skills for young people and community-led climate action enabled by tech.
The Advisory Board Centre	Is the global professional body for the advisory board sector. Operating from Brisbane, it is the leading best practice authority for the sector, with members in over 27 Countries. With captains of industry as members, its key role is the creation and deployment of contemporary living research, professional development in Executive Education and advocacy.
The Biodiversity Consultancy**	Group of biodiversity specialists, environmental data scientists, systems architects and sustainability practitioners working with business, civil society and government to create solutions to the world’s most pressing sustainability.
The Commons Social Change Library	Is a public library for the benefit of the Australian public, informing and equipping people to influence public policy and engage in political structures.
The Loop Australia	Is an Australian not-for-profit organisation set up in 2018 to develop the sustainable provision of drug checking services in Australia.
The Minderoo Foundation	Is a philanthropic organisation working on a range of environmental and social initiatives. The Sustainable Fisheries program focuses on the development of new information, advocacy for effective policies, and on-ground investment to drive increases in fisheries sustainability.
The Royal Brisbane Hospital Nurse's Association	The Royal Brisbane Hospital Nurses’ Association was established around the 1950s and with the motivation of members has continued to evolve.
Therapeutic Innovation Australia	TIA is a not-for-profit organisation, invests NCRIS funding in research infrastructure to enable researchers and industry seamless access to a broad range of expertise and services across four therapeutic types – Biologics and vaccines, Cell and gene therapies, RNA Products and Small Molecule Therapeutics.
Thermo Fisher Scientific (Patheon)	Contract Manufacturer of biological drugs and drug products.
ThinkPlace Global	Is a global team of consultants who use design and storytelling-based systems to help leaders from the public, private and NGO sectors change things for the better.
Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership	TQKP is a coalition and intermediary from Queensland and beyond, instigated by ARACY – the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth. TQKP’s purpose is to ‘catalyse systems to change the odds for Queensland children and young people to thrive.
Trade Investment Queensland	TIQ helps Queensland companies access international markets, establish and grow their export business, while also facilitating foreign investments in the state.
Translational Research Institute	TRI combines clinical and translational research to advance progress from laboratory discovery to application in the community.
Treadwell Therapeutics**	Is a science-first organisation leveraging deep mechanistic insights and cutting-edge tools to uncover novel targets and to translate those insights into clinical candidates.
Trisco Foods	Is an Australian family-owned business managed by the Tristram family, who have been manufacturing food and beverage products for over five generations in Queensland.
United Nations Association (QLD)	The United Nations Association of Australia is the official non-profit, non-government, membership-based organisation in Australia working on behalf of the United Nations core body to promote its overall aims and ideals, and equally seeking to build support for the UN's programs, activities, and agencies.
Urbis	Urbis is a creative community of practice experts, working collaboratively to deliver independent, fresh thinking advice and guidance, backed by real, evidence-based solutions.
VALD Limited	Company dedicated to developing systems and technology for human movement, performance, injury risk and rehabilitation.
Vale Life Science	The company is dedicated to providing unique and innovative technologies for use in medical and drug discovery research.
Virtus Performance Group	Is an organisation that takes a holistic approach to provide top-quality training for individuals aiming to improve their performance. Virtus offers a wide range of services in sports performance training and health & fitness training.
Vively Health	Vively helps people embrace healthier eating and living habits by turning detailed health and lifestyle data into personalised, medical-quality advice that encourages and supports better health.
Voconiq (Reflexivity)	Voconiq is a data science and community engagement company
Volleyball QLD	VQ is a not-for-profit, member-based organisation focused on increasing participation in all forms of volleyball throughout Queensland.
Walk With Path **	WWP operates within the ‘assistive technologies’ offering expertise in life science, engineering, data science, health economics, digital marketing, and corporate development.
Water Corporation	Is the primary provider of water, wastewater, and drainage services to the majority of Western Australia.
Wesley Mission Queensland	Not-for-profit community service provider, working collaboratively with other Uniting Church congregations, community organisations, and government bodies to provide accessible and flexible services to older people, those living with a disability or mental illness, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, refugees and vulnerable children and families.
Wesley Research Institute	Is the official research organisation for UnitingCare QLD, which covers greater than 1000 hospital beds at The Wesley Hospital, St. Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, Buderim Hospital and St. Stephen's Hospital as well as Blue Care, Lifeline and Family and Disability Services.
West Moreton Health - Ipswich Hospital	West Moreton Health provides preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, and oral health, mental health and other specialised services (including prison health services and alcohol and other drugs services) to more than 320,000 people across the Somerset, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley and Ipswich communities.
Wildlife Conservation Society**	(Fiji Office) The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non-profit, tax-exempt, private organisation established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity.
Women In International Security	(WIIS-A) is an affiliate of Women in International Security (WIIS). Is dedicated to advancing the leadership and professional development of women in the field of international peace and security within Australia.
Worley (Advisian)	Is a global community of consultants, scientists, engineers, and digital experts dedicated to solving the world's critical infrastructure, environmental, energy, and resource challenges.
WSP Australia	WSP provides services such as structural, civil, building services, fire protection, transport and defence as well as a range of specialist disciplines such as acoustics, lighting and sustainability.
Wuxxi Apptec**	Global company with operations across Asia, Europe, and North America, WuXi AppTec provides a broad portfolio of R&D and manufacturing services that enable the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry around the world to advance discoveries and deliver groundbreaking treatments to patients.
WWF-Australia	WWF partners with governments, businesses, communities and individuals to address a range of pressing environmental issues. Our work is founded on science, our reach is international, and our mission is exact – to create a world where people live and prosper in harmony with nature.
Yamaha Music Australia	Is Australia’s leading wholesaler of musical instruments, music-related equipment, home entertainment products, and a provider of music education.
You.Smart.Thing	Provides journey planning information for events, with a focus on customisation for the first and last mile, along with bespoke planning information that is customised on a per-event basis. Also provides a dashboard to allow businesses to allow event organisers to visualise traveller behaviour and selections to and from events.
Young People Ahead Youth & Community Services	YPA is a non-profit organisation working for the betterment of aboriginal and indigenous youth residing in Northwest Queensland since 1983.
Zoos Victoria	Zoos Victoria is a world-leading zoo-based conservation organisation, dedicated to fighting wildlife extinction.

Organisations where placement IP sits with the student

** International Host Organisations

Host Organisation / Provider	About
Arup	Is an independent engineering consultant working across every aspect of today's built environment.
Australasian Groundwater and Environmental Consultants (AGE)	Dedicated to delivering end-to-end groundwater services and environmental advisory
Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)	Not-for-profit research organisation that creates and promotes research-based knowledge, products and services that can be used to improve learning across the lifespan.
Brisbane City Council - Gabba Ward Office	The Gabba Ward Office is the office of the Councillor for the Gabba Ward, Jonathan Sri. The Gabba Ward comprises the suburbs of Kangaroo Point, Dutton Park, West End, Highgate Hill, South Brisbane and the western side of Woolloongabba.
Carbon Friendly	Carbon-Friendly supports farmers on their sustainability journey, measuring how much they reduce their impact on the environment and helps communicate their story to concerned consumers.
Children’s Health Queensland (CHQ)	The Arts in Health Program at the Queensland Children’s Hospital (QCH) provides access to visual arts, interactive creative events, and performances in music, theatre and dance for children and their families during their stay and visits to the hospital and for staff.
Department of Defence, Defence Science & Technology Group	DSTG brings together interdisciplinary expertise from across Australia and around the world to address Defence and national security challenges. Works closely with the Australian science, technology and innovation eco-system to deliver scientific advice and solutions that provide capability enhancement for Defence and the national security community. Please note that this host requires an extra placement schedule to be completed for each new HDR candidate.
Department of Justice and Attorney General	Is a department of the QLD Government with responsibilities for the administration of justice, support to Queensland courts, regulatory policy and consumer protection, legal aid, youth justice, corrective services, and other community and legal services.
Department of Resources (Geological Survey of Queensland)	GSQ collects and provides geoscience data, information and advice about Queensland's mineral and energy resources and resource potential. GSQ does this through a range of geoscience projects and initiatives, including mandatory industry reporting.
Dugald River Mine	Is one of the world’s top 10 zinc operations located in Northern Queensland.
FRC Environmental	FRC Environmental is a consultancy specialising in the ecology of aquatic environments: freshwater, estuarine and marine.
Frontline Yoga Incorporated	Is a non-governmental organisation that provides yoga programs specifically for first responders, emergency service members and military veterans. Classes provided are trauma-aware and culturally informed to assist with maintaining resilience, strength and connection.
GenomiQa	GenomiQa offers whole genome analysis and clinical reports that aim to provide genetic knowledge to clinicians to better predict disease development and tailor treatment to patients.
Graphics et al	Graphics et al. is a visual communication tool for STEM, it allows users to easily create scientifically accurate images and animations in minutes.
HIP V. HYPE	Is an ethical, socially conscious and environmentally focused property developer, sustainability consulting practice and work share provider.
Hopkins Centre	The Centre focuses on interdisciplinary applied research that examines rehabilitation practices, disability services and social support systems.
Incitec Pivot Limited	Is an Australian multinational corporation that produces and exports a wide range of explosives, industrial chemicals and fertilisers to service the resources and agriculture sectors.
Integria Healthcare	Is a natural healthcare provider in Australia providing nutritional and complementary healthcare products supported by scientific and traditional evidence.
Microba Life Sciences	Microba is making new advancements using the gut microbiome through precision microbiome science.
Monty Compost Co	Is a Brisbane-based technology start-up dedicated to enabling sustainability through recycling organic and food waste back into the environment.
Office of the Queensland Chief Entrepreneur	The Chief Entrepreneur is the flag-bearer for innovation and entrepreneurship in Queensland. From helping founders take their first steps to get their business off the ground, to working with government and industry to identify valuable problems that can be solved with innovation, to connecting talent to companies and creating a supportive environment.
Seqwater	Seqwater is the Queensland Bulk Water Supply Authority responsible for delivering safe, secure and cost-effective bulk water supply for more than three million people across South East Queensland.
Science Under Sail Australia	Is an organisation that combines sailing expeditions with scientific research, consulting, education, and environmental awareness.
Suncorp Bank (Suncorp Metway)	Suncorp Bank is part of the Suncorp Group, offering financial services for over 100 years.
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney	The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is Australia’s oldest living scientific institution, encompasses 30 hectares and is the oldest botanic garden in Australia, home to an outstanding collection of more than 27,000 plants from around the world. The Australian Institute of Botanical Science will focus on providing solutions to issues such as food security and climate change, as well as providing jobs and educational opportunities.
Umwelt	Umwelt has nearly 30 years of experience in environmental and social consulting, completing a range of public and private sector projects across Australia in diverse sectors including infrastructure, mining, and industry.
Vaxxas	Is a Biotechnology company that is developing needle-free patch vaccines.