Role Title: International Relations Intern
Organisation: City of Bunbury
Internship Period: Summer (November - December)
Location: Bunbury
As an International Relations Intern, you will support the City of Bunbury’s International Relations portfolio, which manages sister city partnerships with Setagaya (Japan), Jiaxing (China), and Nha Trang (Vietnam). You will assist with program coordination, event planning, and community engagement activities, particularly relating to student exchange programs, goodwill visits, and cultural exchange initiatives.
Your role will involve working closely with the International Relations Officer and Place Activation Team, while also interacting with schools, community groups, and visiting delegations. You will contribute to preparing documents, supporting committee meetings, assisting with itineraries for international visitors, and helping deliver events and projects that strengthen Bunbury’s global connections.
This position provides practical experience in cross-cultural communication, local government processes, and event/project coordination while engaging with both internal staff and community members.
Bunbury is an accessible, diverse and vibrant city, where all people are valued equally. Located about 180km south of Perth, the City of Bunbury is one of the fastest growing regional cities in Australia and widely recognised as the second capital city of Western Australia. Our vision is to make Bunbury welcoming and full of opportunities.