UNICEF Australia offers a limited number of internships for tertiary students and graduates each year. This competitive program is open to all university and TAFE students and graduates in Australia, providing the opportunity to gain experience within one of the world's leading international aid organisations.
Internships are available for qualified students in UNICEF Australia’s Advocacy Department, and Media and Communications Department, with four intakes per year.
The internships are unpaid, and require a minimum of two days/week over three months at UNICEF Australia’s offices in Sydney, NSW.
2012/2013 Internship intake details:
Intake 1: 03 December 2012 to 27 February 2013, applications close Monday 22 October 2012
Intake 2: 05 March to 28 May, applications close Monday 30 January 2012
Intake 3: 04 June to 27 August, applications close Monday 30 April 2012 - Extended until Friday 11 May 2012.
Intake 4: 03 September to 26 November, applications close Monday 30 July 2012
UNICEF Australia regrets that we are unable to accept internships outside of these intake dates.
To apply, please download the position description for the internship you wish to apply for,
Communications or
Advocacy and submit in
one document a cover letter, resume and document addressing the selection criteria using the form below. Remember to highlight which UNICEF Australia department you wish to apply for an internship with.
Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please also be aware that each internship role will vary depending on the skills of the intern and current projects being undertaken by UNICEF Australia. Applicants should be flexible and be prepared to work in areas in which they have had no previous experience or expertise.
Due to a high number of internship applictions only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.