Helping out behind the scenes at the Australian Institute of International Affairs (AIIA) Victoria will provide you with opportunities to open new doors and contribute to the running of one of the region’s leading independent international relations organisations.

Volunteering at AIIA Victoria is a great way for you to enhance your experience and reputation in the world of international affairs, as well as meeting and networking with people who share a similar interest in global affairs.

Opportunities include:

1. Volunteer positions
2. Internships

Volunteering

You can become a volunteer with the AIIA Victoria at any point throughout the year. Our volunteers assist with our evening seminars held at Dyason House in East Melbourne (unless otherwise specified). Duties involve room set up, meeting and greeting guests, assisting with coordination of catering and beverages, assisting with filming, and managing the cash register. Volunteers often enjoy coming along to help because of the opportunities to chat with our members who are often former (or current) academics or public servants and have worked for government bodies like DFAT.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the AIIA Victoria office and send through a copy of your resume, and we will be in touch with more information. Please contact us at admin.vic@internationalaffairs.org.au

Internships

Applications are now open for summer internships:

• Digital Media Internship
• Corporate Partnerships Program Internship
• Events Program Internship

Digital Media Internship

AIIA Victoria organises a program of some 40-50 events per year, consisting of speaking engagements open to both members and non-members. The role of Digital Media Intern is to effectively promote the organisation’s events, and to increase brand awareness and brand positioning through online engagement. The ideal applicant will be familiar with the various social media sites. The successful candidates will be responsible for creating appropriate content for the Institute and posting on social networks.

See full position description here. See table below for internship timeline.

Events Program Internship

AIIA Victoria runs a speaker and webinar program totalling some 50 events per year. These events consist of speaking engagements and conferences, open to both members and non-members, delivered by a dynamic and broad selection of diplomats, academics, journalists and other experts. As a vital member of the AIIA VIC team, the Events Program Intern provides support to council members and facilitates the implementation of the AIIA VIC webinar and events program.

See full position description here. See table below for internship timeline.

Corporate Partnership Program Internship

AIIA events are a unique opportunity for the public to engage in candid discussions with experts and practitioners in international affairs. The Corporate Partnerships Program seeks to embrace more extensively the Business Community into this suite of activities from event attendance through to various forms of sponsorship or membership which are to be explored. The Corporate Partnerships Program Intern will be a valued member of the team assigned to deliver on this. The role will provide an excellent platform for developing capabilities in understanding business in its international context, strategic planning and program execution.

See full position description here. See table below for internship timeline.

Please note the application deadlines and timeline for each internship role below:

*Please note that there will be office closure for a period of around 4 weeks for the holiday season.

Location
Melbourne: Work can be conducted both at home and at the AIIA VIC office in East Melbourne, and from November, from the new office on Collins Street in the CBD. Hybrid work from home and office model.

How to Apply
To submit your application, please email

• a one-page cover letter
• and your CV (maximum 2 pages)
• And any additional provisions if listed on specific position description.

to ‘admin.vic@internationalaffairs.org.au’ quoting ‘Summer Internship Application’ in the subject line. Please advise in the body of the email the title of the internship you are applying for.

Submission deadline is 11.59pm on Sunday 8 October 2023

**Applications need to be submitted no later than the dates listed. These positions are ever changing.

AIIA Victoria has also previously participated with universities in hosting interns who are required to complete an internship as part of their university degree, but our ability to host such a placement is dependent on AIIA Victoria workload and program.

You can contact admin.vic@internationalaffairs.org.au or call 03 9654 7271 (9am-5pm, Monday – Thursday) if you have any queries, or would like more information on previous internship positions.

AIIA Victoria internship opportunities vary throughout the year, but we regularly offer roles such as:

CLOSED 

• Young Professionals Internship
• South Asia Seminar Series Intern
• Dyason House Podcast Intern
• Meet The Ambassador Intern
• International Careers Conference Interns (6 positions)
• Sir Zelman Cowen Oration and Dinner Intern
• Study Tour Intern (involves an international travel commitment e.g. previous tours have run in Iran, Myanmar, Sri Lanka)

An internship with AIIA Victoria will be an opportunity for you to develop new skills or build on existing skills, such as:

• Research and strategic planning
• Writing and editing of reports that will be distributed to both AIIA members and the general public
• Working independently as well as part of a small team
• Donor and sponsor engagement, as well as relationship building with potential supporters
• Event planning and management
• Reporting and analysis of key data to improve efficiency and community engagement
• Networking

*Office will close for 4 weeks over Christmas/New Year

**Applications need to be submitted no later than the dates listed. These positions are ever changing.

Please specify in the subject line the internship you are applying for. (e.g. ‘Digital Media Internship Application’).

For other internships such as Study Tours, International Careers Conference, and Sir Zelman Cowen Oration Internships, keep an eye on our website and social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram)! Make sure you follow us to be the first to know!

Information on how to apply for an internship will be advertised on this site, including a position description and application deadline, once the internship position is available.

AIIA Victoria has also previously participated with universities in hosting interns who are required to complete an internship as part of their university degree, but our ability to host such a placement is dependent on AIIA Victoria workload and program.

You can contact admin.vic@internationalaffairs.org.au or call 03 9654 7271 at any time if you have any queries, or would like more information on previous internship positions.