eqUIP Intern - Commonwealth Games Australia

About the role

Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) is offering an eqUIP internship placement, managed by CGA, to help students move from university studies into a professional working environment. The program is part of the Commonwealth Games Federation's global youth leadership program, which has placed more than 100 interns in 25 Commonwealth Games Associations. The internship runs for up to 8 months, starting in early February 2027 and finishing before December 2027, with up to 15 hours per week that can fit around university commitments.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate on CGA projects that contribute to the execution of its strategic plan
• Work across disciplines such as team performance, planning and operations; marketing and communications; community engagement; people and culture; environment, sustainability and governance; diversity, equity and inclusion; and finance and risk mitigation
• Apply university theory to real-life examples, gain industry insight and develop personal and professional skills

Required profile

• Aged under 30 and completing full-time tertiary education
• Eligible and entitled to work in Australia
• Current Australian passport with 12-month validity
• Undertaking a degree in sport management, event management or a similar field
• An interest in delivering and managing sport performance, events and project planning
• An interest in the Commonwealth Games, its athletes and its impact on the Australian community

Remuneration is based on the Casual Clerical and Administrative Grade 1 hourly rate in the Sporting Organisations Award. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.