2026 Area Manager Intern, Operations

Amazon Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mentorship program

Networking opportunities

Internship events

Job summary

Amazon in Australia is seeking Area Manager Interns to help drive sortation and line haul infrastructure across sites in Victoria and beyond. You will join a mentorship-focused internship program with real project deliverables and exposure to Amazon Operations.

You will work with Area Managers, review processes, learn Kaizen methods, and have a relocation stipend if needed. The program runs for three months (Dec 2026–Feb 2027), with potential for a graduate opportunity.

Qualifications

• Penultimate year student in Supply chain/logistics, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Strong interest in process improvement.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Comfort with ambiguity and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Review transportation process from Fulfillment Centres to delivery stations.
• Measure bandwidth in sortation team to ensure peak time delivery.
• Assist Area Managers to review performance appraisals and mentor supervisors.
• Improve throughput and sustain delivery performance.
• Analyze data reports to identify bottlenecks and improve performance.
• Research process control and Kaizen improvements.

Skills

Learning mindset

Under pressure

Ambiguity problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Penultimate year student in relevant field

Job description

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Amazon is seeking Area Manager Interns which is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world and we distribute millions of products each year to our loyal customers.

In this role you will be responsible for driving up the sortation & line haul infrastructure in the region which includes identifying the new routes.

Key job responsibilities

• Reviewing and understanding the transportation process from Fulfillment Centres to delivery stations
• Measure and Ensure enough bandwidth in sortation team to ensure peak time delivery management
• Assist and work alongside Area Managers to review performance appraisals of the station supervisors and learn on how to mentor them for handling efficient operations
• Continuously improve the through put and attain a sustained level of delivery performance improvement
• Review and assist on analysis of the data reports to identify performance bottlenecks and improve the performance
• Research and review on the formal process control and process improvement mechanisms such as Kaizen

The Internship Program

• Define your goals, exceed them, and set new ones.
• Think ahead and put long-term value over short-term wins. We believe in investing in your future.
• To be the best version of yourself – to continuously evolve and improve
• Become excellent at making fast decisions, taking calculated risks and fearlessly chasing excellence.
• Make the impossible, possible.

As an intern you can also expect:

• Competitive pay
• Impactful project and internship/role deliverables
• Networking opportunities with fellow interns and other Amazonians
• Internships events such as speaker series, intern panels, Leadership Principles sessions, Amazon writing skills sessions.
• Mentorship and career development

If you're successful during your internship, you could be considered for a graduate role after finishing your university studies.

Please note: To be eligible for this program you will need to be available for the full internship period for 3 months from Dec 2026 - Feb 2027

Locations

• You could be placed at any site across Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia, or Queensland. We would expect candidates to be open to relocation.
• Relocation stipend will be provided outside of the internship stipend.

About the team

As an Area Manager Intern, you are part of something bigger and amazing. This isn't a corporate role, you will be based in the heart of the action at one of our Fulfillment Centres, working with other Area Managers, support staff and learning everything you need to know about how Amazon Operations works. You will be provided with a mentor who will support you and guide your work, along with a strong intern support network.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently in your penultimate year of study in Supply chain/logistics, Engineering, Business management, Industrial Technology, Economics, Industrial Design, Actuarial science, Business Information systems, Commerce, undergraduate or postgraduate graduating in 2027.
• Motivated in learning process improvement
• Ability to work under pressure situations
• Ability to work in ambiguous situations and to come out with solutions as per the situations faced

Preferred Qualifications

• Some work experience - whether through placement years, internships or university
• Applications and Assessment Process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment which we encourage you to complete within 5 business days.

Acknowledgement of country

In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.