Expressions of Interest: Open

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​BCSD Australia offers structured, project-based internships for undergraduate and postgraduate students who want real experience at the intersection of business, policy, and sustainable development. You’ll contribute to live workstreams supporting our members and partners—often informed by global sustainability developments and leading business practice.

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Why intern with BCSD Australia

You’ll leave with:

• Published-quality outputs you can point to (redacted if required)

• A sharper ability to turn complex material into clear, decision-useful insights

• Practical exposure to how sustainability priorities land inside real organisations (strategy, reporting, operations, risk)

This is a high-trust, high-standards internship: we keep supervision light, but expectations clear.

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Who this is for

You should apply if you are:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program (business, economics, law, policy, science, engineering, comms, data, or related)

• A strong writer (or determined to become one) who can summarise accurately

• Comfortable working independently with deadlines and templates

• Genuinely interested in how business can contribute to sustainable development

Best-fit signals we look for

• Clear writing + structured thinking

• Strong source discipline (you can back claims)

• Reliability (you do what you say you’ll do)

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Internship streams

1) Research & Insights (most common)

• Event/session summaries and briefing notes

• Desk research and synthesis for member insights

• Policy/standards scanning and “what it means” analysis

2) Data & Disclosure Support

• Source logs, QA checks, and structured capture

• Tracker updates (disclosures, policy timelines, sector signals)

• Light data handling (cleaning, organising, basic analysis)

3) Comms & Publishing Support

• Editing drafts into newsletter/web-ready formats

• Short social copy to support publishing workflows

• Formatting and consistency (house style)

You can nominate one stream—or indicate you’re open to a mix.

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What you’ll produce

Expect to deliver a set of tangible outputs such as:

• 2–6 insight notes or event summaries (template-based)

• 1 small research pack (sources + synthesis + implications)

• 1 publish-ready piece (newsletter/web format)

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How it runs

• Duration: up to 12 weeks

• Format: primarily remote (Australia-wide and international applicants welcome)

• Time commitment: flexible (agreed up front), with weekly deadlines

• Support model: clear tasks + templates + async feedback (built for self-direction)

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Selection process (simple, practical, and fast)

1. Apply (EOI) I Submit your details + CV + a short writing sample (or links).

2. Interview (20 minutes) I We check fit, availability, and working style.

3. Placement allocation I If selected, we match you to a stream and confirm deliverables and start date.

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Unpaid placements and eligibility

BCSD Australia internships are typically offered as course-accredited placements (where the arrangement is structured for learning and skill development). If your internship is not linked to a formal education requirement, please note that in your application so we can discuss what’s possible.

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Equal opportunity

BCSD Australia welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to a diverse and inclusive community.

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FAQ

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Do I need a sustainability background?
No—curiosity, discipline, and strong writing/analysis matter most.

 

Can I do this outside Australia?
Yes. The internship is primarily remote.

 

What makes an application stand out?
Evidence you can follow structure, and thoughtful interest in business + sustainable development.

 

Will I get a reference?
Statements of Internships are offered for interns who complete the placement and meet quality and reliability expectations.

 

When will I hear back?
If shortlisted, we’ll contact you with the interview options.

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Apply now

Expressions of Interest are open.

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