The McCusker Centre for Citizenship partners with more than 500 not-for-profit, community, government and non-government organisations to provide a structured and quality internship program for UWA students.
More than 3,200 students have undertaken internships through the McCusker Centre for Citizenship, with over 312,000 hours contributed to support projects benefitting the community. Feedback on the internship program is overwhelmingly positive, with 97% of past students and supervisors agreeing they would recommend the program to others.
Through an internship with the McCusker Centre for Citizenship, you have the opportunity to:
Engage in real work in a community context
Demonstrate an understanding of professional responsibility and citizenship
Apply and develop valuable and transferable skills for the benefit of the community
Develop a deeper awareness of social issues challenging society
Make connections and create a professional network
Explore your options for ways to apply your knowledge and skills post-degree.
Internships are open to all eligible currently enrolled undergraduate and postgraduate UWA students. Our internships program can be taken as a standalone unit, or as part of the new Minor in Active Citizenship.
You apply to our program as a whole, rather than to a specific role. This enables you to test your knowledge, skills and aptitude for service and tasks you might not otherwise have considered. We match applicants to roles based on interests, skills, experience and the specific requirements of the available roles.
Over the summer and winter internship periods, you also have the opportunity to undertake an internship in a regional town across WA.
You can explore our available opportunities below or read about previous internship roles and student experiences in our booklets:
If you have any questions, please contact the Centre for more information.
Internship Requirements+
Interns are selected on a competitive basis and are matched to suitable roles. Students undertake their internship through enrolment in a UWA McCusker Centre for Citizenship Internship unit. To be considered in the matching process, applicants confirm they understand and agree to the terms and conditions below.
Active Engagement: I will fully engage with the Internships unit, observe assessments and attend all compulsory sessions, including the introductory sessions. I understand that any absence will require Special Consideration.
Course Compatibility: I have verified that I have space for a 6-point elective unit within my course or I will complete the unit as a Micro-credential with the UWA+ Program.
Seminar attendance: I will attend the Introduction to Active Citizenship seminar, the Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training and Seminar 3, and I will book the session through CAS after my placement is confirmed.
Timely Communication: I commit to promptly responding to communication from the McCusker Centre, typically via student email, phone, or MS Teams.
Program Purpose: I understand that the McCusker Centre Internship Program emphasises service to the community and differs from work experience or Work Integrated Learning. Please review our purpose on the website.
Service Hours: I will complete 100 hours of community service with the appointed organisation, to the best of my abilities.
Competitive Nature: I acknowledge the program's competitive nature and that some applications might not be successful.
Role Acceptance: If offered a role and I decline, I understand I might not receive another offer in this round.
Program requirements are detailed in the Handbook and the Internship Guide for Students. Once enrolled, this guide and LMS are your primary sources of unit information and internship progress.
Eligibility Requirements+
To be eligible for our program, you must:
Be a currently enrolled UWA student
Be of good standing with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 50 or above
Have good interpersonal skills
Have good written and spoken communication skills
Postgraduate/Honours students only
Be eligible via Student Advising Office approval (you will need to request this at the point of application, see application form for details)
How to Apply+
Review your study plan and consider your other commitments to ensure that you can undertake an internship as part of your course.
View the list of internships on offer below. This will give you an idea of the types of roles we have available this round. However, please note your application is for the program, not a specific role.
Submit your application via our webform above. Please answer all questions carefully - it is a good idea to draft and workshop answers first (e.g. in Word), then copy them into the application form. Strong applications will be well written, provide good detail about your skills and experiences, and align closely with the program's ethos of active citizenship.
What Happens Next?+
Our program is competitive; there are always more applications than roles. Your application will be considered for its quality and suitability to available roles. We take into account your CV, answers to application questions, areas of interest and identified skills.
Please check your student email regularly; this is how we will contact you if we have any questions. After the closing date of applications, you will be asked to confirm that you still wish to be considered.
Applicants are then matched to roles based on their interests and skills and the specific requirements of the available roles. When selecting and matching, preferences will usually, but not always, be given to:
• Applications ranked highly;
• Applications that indicate a ‘for credit’ unit option;
• Applicants who have not undertaken an Internship with the centre before; and
• Applicants who are enrolled in the Active Citizenship Minor.
These criteria cannot be strictly observed because the Internships Coordinator needs to consider best suitability to available roles based on the applicant’s course of study, preferences indicated in the application, and other skills identified by the applicant.
By the outcome date (listed in Dates and Deadlines) you will be notified of the outcome of your application. If successfully matched to an internship role, you will receive further instructions about enrolment. If your application is unsuccessful, you are strongly encouraged to try again in a future round.
Many internships incur small incidental costs, like any university unit. These are minimal and, in most cases, less than the cost of text books. For example, you may be required to obtain a Police Clearance, Working with Children Check, or a sector-specific screening check. You will also need to factor in transport costs (i.e. fuel or public transport).
Please refer to the table below for our 2024 dates and deadlines. Use the drop-down menu to see the relevant dates for each round.
Note: Please consult Class Allocation System (CAS) for the schedule of all unit sessions.
Monday 16 October 2023 - Sunday 11 February 2024 (midnight)
Application period
Online
Monday 26 February - Friday 1 March 2024
Compulsory pre-internship seminars
Select on CAS
Monday 26 February - Friday 24 May 2024
Internship Period
Host Organisation
Monday 5 February - Sunday 26 May 2024 (midnight)
Application period
Website
Monday 17 June - Friday 21 June 2024
Compulsory pre-internship seminars
Select on CAS
Monday 17 June – Friday 19 July 2024
Internship Period
Host Organisation
Monday 16 October 2023 - Sunday 30 June 2024 (midnight)
Application Period
Website
Monday 22 July - Friday 26 July 2024
Compulsory pre-internship seminars
Select on CAS
Monday 22 July - Friday 18 October 2024
Internship Period
Host Organisation
Monday 1 July - Sunday 20 October 2024
Application Period
Website
Monday 11 November - Friday 15 November 2024
Compulsory pre-internship seminars
Select on CAS
Monday 11 November - Friday 13 December 2024
Internship Period
Host Organisation
Opportunities
Perth
Marketing and Communications Intern 1
Ability WA — Winter (June - July)
Working with our marketing team, you will be an extra pair of hands during a very busy period. You will be ready to handle any activities that come your way, from organising marketing materials, branding our digital assets or assisting with developing and implementing communications plans.
Working with our marketing team, you will be an extra pair of hands during a very busy period. You will be ready to handle any activities that come your way, from organising marketing materials, branding our digital assets or assisting with developing and implementing communications plans.
Aboriginal Legal Service of WA (ALS WA) — Winter (June - July)
The Aboriginal Legal Service of WA offers a legal service to members of the community. The Legal Intern will assist with this service, particularly in relation to young people in the justice system. The intern will be trained and provided with ongoing support by the team.
The Staff Engagement Analyst intern will work in Activ's Learning and Organisational Development team, analysing Activ's staff engagement and satisfaction results, and recommend improvements to nurture a positive workplace culture.
The role would suit someone who:
- Is enthusiastic and pursuing studies in HR, Business, Psychology, or related fields.
- Has a basic understanding of data analysis concepts
- Is a good communicator and eager to learn
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
This internship offers a unique opportunity for a student seeking practical experience in Human Resources or Organisational Development, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on workplace culture.
The intern will be completing various tasks around the Children's hospice project carried out for Not-For-Profit Organisation Rio's Legacy.
Tasks include drafting, researching Building codes, 3D renders to support progressing the project with the NSW government.
Project Intern, Disability Services Project Development
Advocacy WA Inc — Winter (June - July)
The intern will assist in the development, organisation and promotion of local and online educational/training programs focussed on disability. The role will build the capacity of people living with disability in WA to enable them greater choice and control and community inclusion. As projects are co-designed, the intern will be working with people living with disability and Advocacy WA advocates and project staff.
Working with the Project Manager, this Intern will assist with 'Project Shine,' a new initiative to establish a working group/committee for Anglicare WA's Bridges Disability Support participants. The project will include developing a term of reference and topics of value to the group. This may include conducting surveys and developing a forum for a long-standing committee. The group will be made up of 2 participants in each of the Bridges locations across Perth metro and the Great Southern, who will be supported to meet up on Teams once a month. NDIS Bridges participants will be supported by their support workers as required.
The role will involve working closely with the Ascend Health marketing officer and a marketing agency to deliver the company's social media strategy. This will include reviewing the content plan, providing input on ideas, contacting staff to arrange times to create content, recording content, and accessing social media platforms to schedule finished content. The primary task from this list will be collecting content, so you may need to attend staff training, attend the university where our staff is located, or travel with our therapists to record content.
Project Intern, Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme
Association for Culturally Appropriate Services (AfCAS) — Winter (June - July)
The Intern will be working with the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) Project Team to:
- Refine and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the current processes to recruit Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) volunteer visitors and Home Care Program referrals
- Regular contact and project coordination with the ACVVS project team
- Regular contact with the aged care providers and volunteers involved in the program
- Review the volunteer training strategy and find ways to make online training easily accessible to volunteers
The Social Media and Marketing Intern will develop and implement a marketing and social media engagement strategy and plan. Athena Women’s clinic aims to better connect its patients with the clinic, its programs and with other community services.
Auspire - Australia Day Council WA — Winter (June - July)
Auspire is an independent, not for profit association and registered charity operating in the civics and citizenship space. We are part of the ‘national family’ of eight State and Territory Australia Day Councils.
Our role is to encourage people living in Western Australia to feel a sense of belonging and a desire to contribute to create stronger, more inclusive and resilient communities.
Our vision is for Australian to be recognised as a culturally and socially inclusive society where people feel a sense of belonging and desire to participate. One of the ways we do this is through our many awards programs including
the Australian of the Year Awards https://australianoftheyear.org.au/and the Community Citizen of the Year Awards https://www.citizenshipawards.com.au/nominate/.
We require the intern to work with the team to identify innovative marketing ideas to promote nominations to the Auspire awards programs.
Importantly, we will require the intern to identify/research potential nominees, curate information to support a nomination and submit this information into the online award nomination systems.
This role entails research into grants and sponsorship, working with a team of three people.
Working with our AD Helen Kruger and head of Sponsorship Andy Skinner.
The intern will be undertaking the following tasks:
Updating listings
Attending concerts
Assisting with front of house at concerts
Assisting the small Australian Baroque team in delivering marketing strategies
Every year we hold the Gold Award Ceremony at Government House. We usually have over 150 guests including some VIPs. This takes an enormous amount of preparation and we would like an intern to help alleviate that pressure. They will be working under my direct supervision and out of our office. The main correspondence will be with Government House, Parents, Students, Principals etc.
The other role will be researching and identifying regional schools to contact regarding a Specialised Funding Project.
The Centre for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees (CARAD) provide specialised welfare and advocacy assistance to clients. Many of CARAD’s clients do not have the right to work and are ineligible for financial support. Essential components of our Client Services Program are our Foodbank and Emergency Relief services which provide for basic needs for asylum seekers experiencing financial hardship.
The intern will strengthen CARADs social media presence and develop a framework/guide that supports a sustainable model for future social media communications. The role will include developing content for social media platforms and newsletters.
Social media is used to;
Source donations for the CARAD Foodbank,
Engage members and volunteers,
Community engagement,
Educating and informing about the plight of displaced people and dispelling myths and misinformation.
The intern will assist the Operations Manager in conducting research, including finding new partnerships and strategies to promote Cahoots. They will also be responsible for organising checklists for the service delivery team, tidying rooms, and creating lists of necessary items. Additionally, they will be tasked with brainstorming ideas on how to create a family—and kid-friendly space.
The intern will gain experience in all aspects of Service Coordination at Cahoots.
They will work on one of our camps as a camp leader to understand the duties of volunteers and the purpose of Cahoots.
The intern will work with the Service Coordinators to understand the role and how various departments collaborate to achieve success. The intern will develop run sheets, create itineraries and organise catering for programs and camps. (At least one of this tasks)
The intern will collaborate with the service coordination team to create risk assessments for camps and programs.
The intern will gain experience in using graphic design software, Canva.
They will assist with preparations for our peaks.
Carers WA are currently exploring the Client Journey of Carers to provide them with better support system. The intern will be seeking to explore and identify the engagements and opportunities that are working best to support carers as well as identify the current systems are difficult to navigate. The intern will also have the opportunity to think outside the box and present new suggestions and approaches to make it a smoother journey.
Don Russell Performing Arts Centre Digital Content Intern
City of Gosnells — Winter (June - July)
This project will be based at the Don Russell Performing Arts Centre in Thornlie. Working with the Centre Coordinators and Administrator, the Intern's project will be to develop, create, and implement a Facebook strategy and plan content for upcoming events. The intern will be exposed to all aspects of a Performing Arts Centre including Box Office, administration, tech and customer service.
The intern will work alongside the museum team to help catalogue and house the museum's archival collection of documents, photographs, maps and plans. The role will include;
- data entry of collections items, fixing records, creating new records, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
-formatting the oral history transcripts in Word
-simple editing of object records in our CMS
-some working from home will be allowed for the Winter Term due to school visits and museum opening hours
Events play a vital role in local communities – bringing people together, establishing a sense of pride and connection, activating spaces, and creating vibrancy and fun.
As such, the City of Swan’s Events Officers are important members of the Communications and Engagement business unit. Working across the wider team and other stakeholders, you will be responsible for planning, developing and coordinating corporate, community and/or civic events, as well as assisting with the processing of public event applications.
These events can may be small- to large- scale, depending on budget and levels of external funding, the purpose of the event, and the target audience.
The key responsibilities of these roles may include:
• Creating event plans, in collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Setting event budgets and monitoring expenditure
• Negotiating and liaising with suppliers
• Ensuring all relevant policies, risk management and WHS standards are adhered to
• Attracting corporate partners and sponsors
• Measuring the success and outcomes of events, and capturing lessons learned/areas for improvement.
The Customer Experience Team are launching various new communication channels in an effort to improve the customer experience and better engage with the community.
The City of Swan ChatBot will be a fundamental channel for the provision of afterhours services. By October, the CX Team hope to have the ChatBot trained to be able to handle 60% of the queries the City of Swan receive and are looking for someone to assist in training and building this functionality by researching areas of interest, keywords, trends and information.
Our Health Services team undertake routine inspections, issue approvals and undertake enforcement, complaint follow up etc. To support this work we have local laws relating to sanitation, dwelling house maintenance, nuisances, pest control etc.
Our Health Local Laws require updating. This role would include;
*Compiling feedback from our team of Environmental Health Officers regarding areas for improvement in our current local laws,
*Researching local laws recently gazetted by other local governments,
*Providing recommendations on which of these Local Laws best fit the objectives of the City.
*Any other recommendations relating to proposed new local laws.
The intern would have the opportunity to interact with our team members and seek feedback from them to see the real world implications of the laws we enforce.
Campaign and Research Support Intern, Better Climate program
Conservation Council WA — Winter (June - July)
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) is Western Australia's foremost not-for-profit, nongovernment conservation and environment organisation. We have been a prominent and forthright voice for conservation for more than 50 years working directly with communities, government, Traditional Owners, industry, and media to promote a more sustainable WA and to protect our natural environment.
We advocate for the protection and conservation of all nature across our great state.
Campaigning and lobbying alongside our members and thousands of like-minded individuals, we strive towards meaningful change at a local level and to tackle critical environmental challenges on a much larger scale.
Our internship role will aim to provide an overview of CCWA's environmental work, whilst giving interns opportunities to engage in specific campaign, policy and program processes.
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) is Western Australia's foremost not-for-profit, non-government conservation and environment organisation. The organisation runs three programs with specific focuses in the environment and conservation spaces, and also works with a vast number of conservation groups spread across the state that constitute CCWA's member groups.
This internship role will involve creating and publishing digital content for the organisation. The primary focus will be on social media content creation across CCWA's social media platforms (which includes channels for the organisation as a whole, and the individual programs), with a secondary focus on supporting the Marketing and Communications team with other digital communications (e.g. eDMs).
The position will work within the Marketing and Communications team, reporting to the Communications and Media Manager.
This role will suit someone with a developing digital marketing skillset, who is also passionate about WA's beautiful natural environment.
Consumer Credit Legal Service WA (CCLSWA) — Winter (June - July)
CCLS is undertaking a rebranding exercise and the intern working with us will take on a 10-week project working with our Communications team and Solicitors to refresh our suite of informational videos. You'll need a brain that loves to multi-task and think ahead. You'll be proactive, big on relationships and love getting amongst it.
This role offers a wide variety of experiences and opportunities for a person who is confident in delivering great digital and social media content, owning outputs and likes to see the result of their work come to life.
Denmark Community Resource Centre — Winter (June - July)
The role would be to review all our current communication tools and make recommendations for improvement. The intern will work together with the Centre Manager and some key personnel who are currently dealing with promotion for the Centre. The intern will interact with the community through our social media channels
The intern will be tasked with developing and implementing work to educate the Education and Care Regulatory Unit (ECRU) workforce in the use of systems by way of tutorials. Script, record and produce tutorials for staff inductees on ECRU use of CRM using MS Stream and Vyond. The primary stakeholders that the intern will interact with will be:The Assessment Team Trainer(s), Management Group (Unit), Senior Officers (Unit) and Business Improvement Officers within Department of Communities.
This role would be responsible for providing project support for the Residential Care Reform Project, including monitoring and reporting on activities and performance targets on behalf of the implementation project, undertaking research, and providing operational advice and support on related issues. The residential care service provides therapeutic residential care in a group home environment for children and young people aged less than 18 years who are unable to live with their families for a variety of reasons, usually due to child abuse and/or neglect, and are in the care of the CEO of the Department. The Reform Project is managing the effective implementation of positive change across multiple parts of the service, in multiple locations.
The role would be based within the Department of Communities’ Community Services division in Fremantle and would liaise with key stakeholders across the Department and state.
The Intern will support the Youth Team within the Strategy and Partnerships Division with the development of a new Action Plan for young people in WA aged 10 to 25 years old.
The scope will include analysis of consultation data to inform the development of a findings report and coordination of further consultations with young people. Event coordination, and social media promotions tasks may be involved as well.
Department of Health - North Metropolitan Health Service — Winter (June - July)
Working within the NMHS state-wide centre for complex neurosurgery, the successful intern will be assisting Consultant Neurosurgeon Hari Ramakonar investigate the feasibility of a new non-optical neurosurgery navigation system to enhance safety, precision and efficiency.
Department of Health - South Metropolitan Health Service — Winter (June - July)
The intern will be part of the Digital Health team and will assist to drive a variety of initiatives. The intern will get exposure to the following streams of work and contribute to team outcomes related to:
• Low code app development
• App support
• App enhancement
• Technical documentation
• Data analysis projects
• Data governance workflows
• Project management
• Information Security (Cyber) function
Project Intern - STEM Strategy and Grant Programs Support
Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation — Winter (June - July)
The Science and Innovation division within the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation manages the State STEM skills strategy, a number of grant and other funding programs supporting STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) engagement in Western Australia. This requires day-to-day program and contract management to manage this funding, and research to support the next phase of the strategy.
Your role will be to work with the Project Lead to conduct research tasks towards a refresh of the State STEM skills strategy and future initiatives, support the assessment of reports received from grant recipients, write file notes assessing these reports against agreed milestone reporting requirements and key performance indicators, and other communications such as briefing notes, memos and website text as required.
Department of Planning Lands & Heritage — Winter (June - July)
In 2018 the Thematic History of WA was completed for the Heritage Council by Historian Clare Menck. With its completion, and a maturing of our view of cultural heritage significance, some consideration of how best to achieve a more effective and representative Register of Western Australia’s heritage places seems timely. A full review of the State Register of Heritage Places and places marked for assessment is in progress. The review is investigating gaps in the State Register and the best means by which to address them. Some of the gaps identified to date are stories relating to Aboriginal people, women, non-British migrants and workers & working. The next stage of the review will include analysis of the results and a series of agenda items being prepared for the Heritage Council so it can consider whether some places may not meet the threshold for the State Register, and which places, if updated or progressed, will enrich the Register making it more representative.
It is proposed that the intern will assist with the analysis and compilation of the items for the Heritage Council. The role would be suited to a student studying a heritage related degree such as History, Archaeology, Architecture, or Cultural Heritage Management. Good writing and analysis skills will be valuable, as will an interest in and passion for Western Australian history and heritage.
Financial Counsellors Association of WA — Winter (June - July)
The intern will collect data related to the Financial Recovery after Disaster Project. The role will assist with engagement with the sector regarding regional/remote/metro online forums and will develop resources from the Disaster Project.
Working within the iconic Good Sammy Enterprises, you will help identify and apply for grant and fundraising opportunities to help the organisation achieve its mission: to create employment goals for people with disability. You will be able to work flexibly, you will be part of a dynamic team, and you will gain important experience while doing good.
At Hannah’s House, we provide specialised support for children with complex health needs. Our dedicated team tailor our services so every child receives the best care and comfort.
As a Fundraising and Marketing Intern, you will play a crucial role in supporting Hannah's House's efforts to raise funds and create awareness for upcoming community fundraising events, namely Shine For Hannah and our Mother's Day High Tea.
This internship offers a chance to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of fundraising and marketing within a non-profit setting. Gain valuable hands-on experience, and contribute to events that make a real impact. If you're passionate about philanthropy and community engagement, we invite you to join us in creating unforgettable moments for Shine For Hannah and Mother's Day High Tea.
We are looking for someone who is keen to use their initiative and design flair to help us promote the amazing work our team does.
We are an extremely busy team of passionate humans are very busy doing the work, and need support to help spread the word of the amazing things happening in our community.
Specifically, things will depend on the skill set of the successful applicant, however they may look like flyer design, video filming, social media content, etc.
This project involves evaluating current and potential EAP providers to ensure they offer high-quality, accessible, and relevant services to our employees. The intern will lead the evaluation process under the guidance of the HR team, contributing to a pivotal decision that impacts employee well-being and organisational health.
The intern will compile a report and present to the People and Culture team.
This project will also develop an EAP Framework for the Organisation if time permits.
We are seeking a motivated and analytical Human Resources or Marketing Intern to join our team on an intern basis, focusing on enhancing our Employee Value Proposition (EVP). The intern will play a critical role in researching, analysing, and suggesting innovative strategies for marketing our employee benefits effectively to attract, retain, and engage talent. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to key HR initiatives, gain hands-on experience in strategic HR practices, marketing and make a tangible impact on our organisation's culture and employer branding.
Kulungah Myah Community Centre — Winter (June - July)
The intern will liaise with the Deputy Chairperson, other Board members, Program Manager and the Community Engagement Officer in the completion of their duties which will have a marketing and data base creation focus.
The intern will receive an orientation to the organisation, as well as a clear induction process. Communications with the team will be supported via a Telegram forum to facilitate communication around this project.
Luma (formerly Women's Health and Family Services) — Winter (June - July)
Luma, For Her Health and Wellbeing is an organisation providing equitable health and wellbeing services to women in Western Australia. One of our niche areas is Mental Health and Counselling; we provide this in the form of 1:1 counselling, group support and family therapy. Many of our programs are funded by grants, our strategic plan is to diversify how we make profit.
This project will:
1. Complete a literature review of current Australian and International best practice guide on decision making regarding who receives funded care, what client profiles receive low fee and who pays full fee.
2. Make a Luma pathway for mental health care based on the research findings with a sustainable profit margin in mind.
3. If time allows, gain feedback from external stakeholders regarding the developed pathway.
Meerilinga Young Children’s Foundation — Winter (June - July)
The Marketing and Communications Intern will support the coordination of marketing and communication activities. The intern will assist with creating content and developing resources to support the broader marketing and communications strategy. This is an exciting position that will allow the intern to expand their knowledge of marketing and communications in the not-for-profit sector.
Melville Cares would like to offer a bequest program and require a process outlining the steps for people to provide a bequest, a brochure inviting bequests and work with team members to ensure the structures are in place to support the process. The project would include the review of other bequest programs, speaking with a range of clients to gain input on what they see as important in a bequest program and what would attract bequests.
The role is to support the Mission Ethos team to project plan two new major mission projects for 2024, including the inaugural MercyCare Pilgrimage and team building day.
Multicultural Communities Council of WA — Winter (June - July)
This is a pivotal role within the organisation. It is responsible for facilitating a partnership with a local service provider appointed to deliver a series of community functions and activities. This role will also involve planning and facilitating community services initiatives, moving forward.
Multicultural Communities Council of WA — Winter (June - July)
The intern will assist with the following tasks:
Help to design and coordinate events for target groups to increase the profile of MCCWA and deliver key messages (e.g. mental health literacy, reduced stigma, anti-discrimination, early help seeking).
Assist in maintaining websites and utilising social media to develop opportunities for multicultural communities and service promotion.
Work closely with organization’s staff to ensure that the impact of any campaign/event is addressed at the planning stages.
Produce documents and promotional material of a professional standard that comply with branding policy, suitable for external communication to a variety of target audiences.
The primary objective of this internship is to conduct comprehensive desktop research focused on exploring the utilisation, efficacy, and implications of Virtual Reality (VR) goggles within the realm of Therapy. The intern will delve into existing literature, technological advancements, real-world applications, regulatory considerations, and cost-benefit analyses to provide valuable insights and recommendations on the integration of VR goggles. This research aims to offer a deeper understanding of how VR technology can potentially enhance therapeutic interventions and improve patient outcomes.
The secondary objective is to support the deployment of Patches VR Goggle 'fleet' (Quest2 / Quest3) and to standardise the Apps on the devices, within a network linked to Patches Meta for Business account.
Patches seeks to incorporate an interactive Chat Bot / Virtual Assistant into our website www.patches.com.au (Wordpress).
The goal is to incorporate Patches FAQ and all website content into a language model that responds accurately to common questions.
The benefits of this project are to facilitate timely sharing of accurate information, and scheduling of appointments; while reducing the burden of administrative tasks on support staff.
We encourage inquisitive and team-oriented students to apply for the currently available positions at Path of Hope Foundation. Our primary focus is to break the intergenerational cycle of family violence.
Path of Hope Foundation has a mission to harness the organizational capacity of Rotary and its members. This mobilization aims to support The Salvation Army's services, which provide safety and empowerment to individuals escaping Family and Domestic Violence (FDV). Simultaneously, it creates much-needed awareness within our local communities. With 35,000 Rotary Clubs in 200 countries worldwide, we are addressing one of the most concealed crimes against humanity of our time. We strive to lead the way in fostering global collaboration among corporate, government, not-for-profit, and community leaders.
We are currently seeking three dedicated law and/or International Relations students with a passion for research to join our volunteer team. These students will play an integral role in our century-long journey by mapping legislation and researching other sources related to abolishment of corporal punishment of children worldwide.
Your involvement in shaping our community's future is significant. As a successful applicant, you will collaborate with Path of Hope's volunteer team to undertake innovative and highly important international legislative mapping focused on corporal punishment of children and its impact in relation to Family Violence.
We encourage inquisitive and team-oriented students to apply for the currently available positions at Path of Hope Foundation. Our primary focus is to break the intergenerational cycle of family violence.
Path of Hope Foundation has a mission to harness the organizational capacity of Rotary and its members. This mobilization aims to support The Salvation Army's services, which provide safety and empowerment to individuals escaping Family and Domestic Violence (FDV). Simultaneously, it creates much-needed awareness within our local communities. With 35,000 Rotary Clubs in 200 countries worldwide, we are addressing one of the most concealed crimes against humanity of our time. We strive to lead the way in fostering global collaboration among corporate, government, not-for-profit, and community leaders.
We are currently seeking three dedicated law and/or International Relations students with a passion for research to join our volunteer team. These students will play an integral role in our century-long journey by mapping legislation and researching other sources related to abolishment of corporal punishment of children worldwide.
Your involvement in shaping our community's future is significant. As a successful applicant, you will collaborate with Path of Hope's volunteer team to undertake innovative and highly important international legislative mapping focused on corporal punishment of children and its impact in relation to Family Violence.
We encourage inquisitive and team-oriented students to apply for the currently available positions at Path of Hope Foundation. Our primary focus is to break the intergenerational cycle of family violence.
Path of Hope Foundation has a mission to harness the organizational capacity of Rotary and its members. This mobilization aims to support The Salvation Army's services, which provide safety and empowerment to individuals escaping Family and Domestic Violence (FDV). Simultaneously, it creates much-needed awareness within our local communities. With 35,000 Rotary Clubs in 200 countries worldwide, we are addressing one of the most concealed crimes against humanity of our time. We strive to lead the way in fostering global collaboration among corporate, government, not-for-profit, and community leaders.
We are currently seeking three dedicated law and/or International Relations students with a passion for research to join our volunteer team. These students will play an integral role in our century-long journey by mapping legislation and researching other sources related to abolishment of corporal punishment of children worldwide.
Your involvement in shaping our community's future is significant. As a successful applicant, you will collaborate with Path of Hope's volunteer team to undertake innovative and highly important international legislative mapping focused on corporal punishment of children and its impact in relation to Family Violence.
Peel Multicultural Association Inc. — Winter (June - July)
Peel Multicultural Association is a charity that supports and celebrates people from all corners of the planet. We promote understanding and respect for cultural diversity.
Our office is located in the Mandurah CBD.
The Office and Digital Hub Intern role comprises two parts:
Office: The Peel Multicultural office is located a short walk from the Mandurah CBD. The intern will assist the President Virginia Pitts with administering the Association, and will share an office with her. The duties include administration, communications, social media support, filing, data input, event organisation, room set-up, evaluations and other office duties. Training will be given as needed.
Digital Hub: We have laptops, tablets and a printer that our members can use for learning and to improve their computer literacy to equip them with the skills they need to enter the workforce, e.g. résumés, improve English skills, job searches, job applications, online courses, online theory driving tests, visa/citizenship support. The hub needs setting up beforehand, and packing up afterwards. Our members need help with learning how to use the equipment and how to access important information. The laptops and tablets need to be checked for updates and cleaned of any extraneous content from time to time.
Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (Western Operations) — Winter (June - July)
As research support the intern will assist with a range of research-related activities that support the work of the research lead based at Jandakot Airport base. These activities may include, literature searches and reviews, proposal writing, ethics applications, data requests, data management around updating a research register or filing research documents online, adding content to the research intranet page, joining research-related meetings, participating in research committee meetings, update research-related documents like policy and TOR, participate in collaborative discussions with research teams. This role will offer an intern an opportunity to be immersed in a research role and learn key research knowledge from an experienced senior researcher.
Identify and collate Bushfire Risk Mitigation areas that are not in the freehold ownership of the Shire of Murray. This will be working with the Ranger and Community Safety department of the Shire, consulting with Shire Officers and DFES.
The intern will work within the Department of Corporate & Community Services, focusing on Communications and Marketing analysis. They will conduct research on current communication tools used within the organisation and preferred methods by community members. This will involve surveying community members to gather insights on preferred communication methods, desired information, and readability levels. The intern will then use this data to develop a communication and marketing plan/strategy tailored to the organisation's size and resources.
They will assist in establishing communication and marketing champions groups and customise the plan for different facilities such as the Shire, Recreation & Aquatic Centre, Library, and Visitor Centre, creating templates for each facility as needed.
Primary Interactions:
Department of Corporate & Community Services
Community members
Communication and marketing champions groups
Staff members at various facilities (Shire, Recreation & Aquatic Centre, Library, Visitor Centre)
We are seeking an intern to assist us with the planning and organisation of our upcoming Spectrum Space Symposium In May 2025.
The Symposium features inspiring local and national thought-leaders in the autism field, including those with lived experience. Presentations will include keynote and breakout sessions on a wide range of topics designed to inform, inspire and engage.
The intern will mainly work with the CEO to help with organising speakers, venue, brochure, overall marketing of the event and more.
Marketing and Communications Intern, Organisational Communication/Website Review
Sudbury House — Winter (June - July)
The intern will undertake the following tasks:
Website Analysis and Optimisation:
• Audit the organisation's website for usability, design, content, and SEO.
• Recommend improvements to enhance visitor engagement.
• Collaborate on implementing changes like content updates, navigation enhancement, and mobile optimisation.
Social Media Management:
• Assess current social media presence across platforms.
• Develop a strategy to boost brand awareness and engagement.
• Create and schedule platform-specific content.
• Monitor and respond to social media activity.
• Analyse metrics for performance insights.
Content Creation and Curation:
• Generate compelling content for web and social channels.
• Brainstorm and develop content ideas aligned with goals.
• Curate external content to position the organisation as an industry authority.
Community Engagement:
• Build relationships with followers and influencers.
• Participate in online discussions to boost visibility.
• Organise social media campaigns to encourage interaction.
Analytics and Reporting:
• Utilise analytics tools to track website and social media performance.
• Produce reports summarizing key metrics for optimisation.
The logistics intern will be an essential member of the logistics team. This involves training and allocating our volunteers, organising program transport and pre-program checks (e.g. working with children checks are valid for all volunteers), and liaising with schools.
Western Australia has the highest rate of Aboriginal incarceration in the nation, with an Indigenous person 16 times more likely to be imprisoned than a non-Indigenous person. It is well established that there WA has the highest rate of Aboriginal over-representation in the country with an Aboriginal population of ~4% but a prison population of 40%+.
Additionally, there is an over-representation with arrest rates and contact with the criminal justice system such as being held in police custody
In this context, it is foreseeable that due to such a significant number of Aboriginal people who are incarcerated, and the clamour for already limited resources, that there may be a number of individuals who should have access to appeal opportunities but do not realise this prospect.
The Piddington Legal Assistance Clinic will connect law students and graduates with solicitors and barristers pursuing criminal appeals, and other legal aid defence cases.
Project Intern will assist the PLT Director in establishing the Clinic, developing the IT infrastructure and procedures required, and undertake paralegal work in the pilot phase of the clinic.
The intern will be supervised by a lawyer and will undertake legal research and writing.
Western Australia has the highest rate of Aboriginal incarceration in the nation, with an Indigenous person 16 times more likely to be imprisoned than a non-Indigenous person. It is well established that there WA has the highest rate of Aboriginal over-representation in the country with an Aboriginal population of ~4% but a prison population of 40%+.
Additionally, there is an over-representation with arrest rates and contact with the criminal justice system such as being held in police custody
In this context, it is foreseeable that due to such a significant number of Aboriginal people who are incarcerated, and the clamour for already limited resources, that there may be a number of individuals who should have access to appeal opportunities but do not realise this prospect.
The Piddington Legal Assistance Clinic will connect law students and graduates with solicitors and barristers pursuing criminal appeals, and other legal aid defence cases.
Project Intern will assist the PLT Director in establishing the Clinic, developing the IT infrastructure and procedures required, and undertake paralegal work in the pilot phase of the clinic.
The intern will be supervised by a lawyer and will undertake legal research and writing.
The Participant Engagement Intern will work with the Raine Study's Participant Engagement Team to assist with participant engagement research projects. They will also work with other Raine Study staff members involved in communications (staying connected with our cohort members and stakeholders) and Scientific Management (helping researchers who use the Raine Study's data). This placement offers students the opportunity to develop and improve their research skill and understand how research projects is developed and implemented. They will also be given opportunities to develop science communication and engagement knowledge, learning to a translate research to a broad range of scientific and non-scientific audiences.
The Participant Engagement Intern will work with the Raine Study's Participant Engagement Team to assist with participant engagement research projects. They will also work with other Raine Study staff members involved in communications (staying connected with our cohort members and stakeholders) and Scientific Management (helping researchers who use the Raine Study's data). This placement offers students the opportunity to develop and improve their research skill and understand how research projects is developed and implemented. They will also be given opportunities to develop science communication and engagement knowledge, learning to a translate research to a broad range of scientific and non-scientific audiences.
UWA School of Allied Health — Winter (June - July)
Working with the Active Learning Community of Practice (co-conveners Nikki Schoenfeldt and Stephan Lund) this intern will be assisting with a scoping review into the topic of active learning in higher education institutions. Ideally the intern will have some well developed research and writing skills with an interest in a mainly desktop project working with a team of interested academics. The intern can have a desk in the CTEC Building for the duration of their internship.
The role will be a HR analyst role which includes mapping HR process for the implementation of a new HRIS.
The student will be working with the Payroll/L&D/HR teams.
The grants intern will work closely with the CEO to proactively work to position the organisation to be in a position to apply for grants as and when they come up. The intern will be working on the Theory of Change for each of our programs and refine the outcomes of the programs we currently run. They will also be assisting the CEO with sponsorship proposals.
Research Intern, Parent Community Group Long Form Survey
WA Council of State School Organisations (WACSSO) — Winter (June - July)
1. Carry out phone interviews: assist with a long form conversational phone survey of key representatives from 650 WACSSO Parents & Citizens (P&C) incorporated associations, with the purpose of:
a. Data integrity (clarifying people in roles and their contact details)
b. Clarifying P&C demographics and details (clarifying their status as employers, canteen operators, etc)
c. Apprising and getting feedback on WACSSO invoice changes
d. understanding the top concerns of P&Cs (by asking an open ended question and taking notes).
These conversations are intended to be conversational rather than scripted, will be 10 to 20 minutes in length, and the representative you are calling is a member of our organisation (e.g. this is not cold calling).
Take comprehensive notes and input interview outcomes into a spreadsheet.
We would provide the questions and fall back scripts as need to ensure you are successful in this role.
2. Incidental assistance in preparation for our Conference in August
YIC is seeking someone passionate about empowering at risk young people and supporting their families and community. The intern will join youth workers to support the delivery of activities to children and youth aged 5-25. YIC programs are aimed at building trusting relationships and addressing life challenges. YIC work with over 500 children/young people each year. This is an extremely rewarding role but can be very confronting at times so the team meet regularly to support one other.
As an HR Intern, you will provide support in our HR projects and in carrying out the day-to-day HR activities at our organisation. Additionally, you will help with health and safety compliance. You will be mentored by our HR Business Partner to gain in-depth knowledge of HR functions.
As an HR intern, you will be involved in various aspects of HR, assisting with administrative tasks, recruitment, training, and other HR initiatives. In this role, you will get an opportunity to:
- utilise your creative mind to help us create posters to help foster a positive and inclusive culture.
- gain knowledge on HR laws, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement in HR processes
- Assist with employee training and development initiatives, including scheduling training sessions, organising training materials, and tracking employee participation.
- improve your confidence communicating over the phone as you assist us with our recruitment activities
We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a passion for People and Culture, and a desire to learn within a non-profit organisation. If you are a friendly individual and eager to learn what it takes to create a positive work culture, apply now!
Marketing and Communications Intern - Social Media Strategy and Design
Zonta House — Winter (June - July)
As a Digital Content Intern specializing in Social Media Strategy and Design, you will play a crucial role in developing and executing a comprehensive 12-month social media content plan for the organisations social media channels (Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn).
This plan is part of the organisations Strategic Plan to further enhance the organisations brand and placement within the Community Services Sector.
This role involves generating engaging content ideas, planning content calendars, and designing social media tiles, including short videos and reels covering various key dates within the year celebrated by the organisation including but not limited to NAIDOC Week, International Women's Day, 16 Days in WA, Sorry Day, Volunteer Week, RU OK Day.
You will collaborate closely with the Communications and Engagement Officer and External Relations Committee to ensure consistency with brand messaging and marketing objectives.
The intern will work alongside our team to help convey Zonta House's mission, values, and impact to various stakeholders.
This role is ideal for students currently pursuing degrees in Communication and Media Studies, Marketing, or Graphic Design, as well as individuals who can showcase relevant experience in these field.
Join us in shaping an engaging and impactful social media presence that resonates with our audience and drives meaningful connections with our brand!
