This six-month, part-time internship actively welcomes and values the strengths, skills, and insights of LGBTQ+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women in regional NSW, and young women, who can demonstrate they have experienced barriers to entering or re-entering the workforce.
We recognise that people bring a wealth of lived experience shaped by culture, community, caring roles, and diverse educational journeys. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who have navigated non-linear or interrupted pathways into work or education and those whose opportunities may have been impacted by structural or systemic inequities. We view embodied community knowledge, cultural perspectives, and care responsibilities as valuable contributions to this role. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, and welcome neurodivergent people and people with disability. Please note that this role does not offer visa sponsorship.
ACON’s Proud & Ready Internships are funded by Women NSW and their Return to Work Pathways Program (RTWPP). This funding supports women who are experiencing complex and persistent barriers to employment to enter or re-enter the workforce. The RTWPP delivers on NSW Government priorities including the NSW Women’s Strategy 2023-2026.
About the People and Culture Internship
As part of the People & Culture (P&C) team, the People & Culture Intern will provide administrative, recruitment, and employment support to ensure professional client-oriented P&C services across ACON. You will gain practical experience across recruitment, pre-employment and employment coordination and support the maintenance of probation data and mandatory flexible work registers.
In this role, you will also support the processing of Learning & Development applications in accordance with budget allocation, and source appropriate courses. Working closely with the People and Culture Lead and the Manager, People and Culture, you will help to develop and deliver a suite of projects supporting staff engagement, as well as administrative initiatives that have organisation-wide impact.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in human resources, with a focus on improving the support and wellbeing of all staff and volunteers at ACON. This position is ideal for someone passionate about championing a respectful workplace culture for all.
All available internships based at ACON’s Gadigal land / Sydney office are:
Who are we looking for?
We’re seeking passionate, motivated individuals who are eager to develop their skills and gain hands-on experience in community health. The ideal candidate is curious, proactive, and committed to making a positive impact. You should have a strong interest in health promotion, advocacy, or community development, and be keen to work in a collaborative, supportive environment. No prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to learn, contribute, and grow in a program designed to elevate your career prospects.
What else can we tell you?
ACON provides a diverse, nurturing, and fun workplace. ACON’s employees and volunteers are at the heart of everything we do and working at ACON would see you join a community of passionate people who deliver innovative community engagement and health promotion programs and initiatives for our communities.
To support the successful candidate in their new role at ACON we offer:
What’s the remuneration and working details?
Salary: $52,303 pa FTE (Gross Salary, PLUS Superannuation and Leave Loading) [$28.7379 / hr + Super + LL]
Locations: ACON’s Gadigal land / Surry Hills Office, and off-site outreach locations as required.
Hours: Part Time (28 hrs / fortnight) on a 6-month fixed term contract. Days and times of work may be negotiable.
We offer flexible working arrangements and a generous array of entitlements often above the National Employment Standards (NES) including:
How do I apply?
You must complete ACON’s Employment Application Form – attaching:
Applicants are welcome to submit a Video instead of a Cover Letter for the purposes of accessibility. This option supports those who may find verbal expression more effective than written formats. If submitting a video: Please use MP4 (.mp4) or MOV (.mov) and keep the file size under 25MB if possible.
Applications Close: Sunday 21 September 2025
