Kickstart your career. Change the world.

At Save the Children Australia, we’re not just another workplace - we’re a movement. We’re fearless, big-hearted, and locked-in on creating lasting change for kids and communities who need it most.

Now we’re looking for a uni grad (or soon-to-be) who’s ready to dive into the world of People & Culture in this full time, 12 month paid internship opportunity. If you’re curious, detail-obsessed, and want to flex your admin + data skills while making a real impact, this gig is for you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage the onboarding process for new starters, including processing compliance checks and generating contracts.
• Overlook compliance for existing employees and ensure employee files are up to date and audit-ready.
• Pull reports, keep our people systems squeaky clean, and help managers understand workforce trends.
• Attend team meetings, share ideas, contribute to continuous improvement activities.
• General administration, from invoices to audits, you’ll keep the People Operations engine running smoothly.

Why this role matters

Whether you’re crunching data or making sure the onboarding and compliance flow stays on point, you are part of something bigger - protecting kids, empowering communities, and shaping a brighter future.

You will need:

• A degree in HR, Commerce, or Business (or you’re wrapping one up).
• Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook - you know the drill).
• Future-ready communication skills - written & verbal.
• Time management superpowers and the ability to juggle deadlines.
• Attention to detail that makes data spreadsheets & Power BI dashboards sparkle.

Perks & Culture:

Join a People & Culture team that’s all about collaboration, creativity, and courage, as you see firsthand what it means to thrive.

You will also be able to:

• Stretch yourself with extra projects that connect you to the bigger mission.
• Build your career with personalised learning plans and internal growth opportunities.
• Prioritise your wellbeing with free, confidential support and extra leave to recharge.
• Bring your whole self to work in an inclusive, diverse culture—plus enjoy salary packaging perks (please use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you)

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

Does this sound like the place for you?

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume below.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Applications close 4pm AEDT, Thursday 4^th December 2025.

Position Description – People Operations Intern

For more information for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it's straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn’t quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at people.culture@savethechildren.org.au. We’re dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.

If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact people.culture@savethechildren.org.au for further support.