Internships 

   
Benefits of an internship at Opportunity International Australia

Opportunity is a highly regarded non-profit organisation that uses a business approach to solve the problem of poverty. An internship with us will provide you with valuable on-the-job training and exposure to how the ‘back office’ of a development organisation operates. Not only will you build your skills and assist the team with interesting projects, an internship with Opportunity will also highlight your initiative and commitment to future employers.

What it’s like to work at Opportunity

As a small and vibrant team, we are passionate and dedicated to our role in eradicating poverty. We cultivate a friendly, professional culture where staff can apply their talents and skills with the knowledge that they are making a real difference.

Our experienced team is committed to providing the best on-the-job training to our interns, whom we ask to uphold and support the organisation's core values of commitment to the poor, humility, respect, integrity and stewardship. Interns should also be:

- Keen on tackling challenges head on
- Keen on working hard and learning a lot
- Genuine team players
- Independent and self-motivated
- Passionate achievers

We treat our volunteers and interns like regular staff members – interns are included in staff meetings and discussions, providing equal exposure to see how Opportunity functions as an organisation and how different departments interact with each other.

Current internships

The links below provide more information about our available positions and application closing dates. Our internships run for a period of 4 ½ months based in Opportunity's Sydney office and are unpaid.

We recruit for our internship program three times per year with internship start dates in January, May and September. Positions generally require a commitment of 3-5 days per week (dependent on the role). Applications open approximately 8 weeks prior to the start date.

How to apply

To apply for one of our voluntary internship positions, simply email your resume and a single page cover letter to intern@opportunity.org.au. In the cover letter please explain why you would like to intern at Opportunity and how you think the internship will benefit your professional career. Please note that only applications with a cover letter will be considered.

Please note that all internships are based in Opportunity's Sydney office.