VIC | Business Services Intern – International Markets (Internship)

Spearsage Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Spearsage is seeking a Business Services Intern – International Markets to join its Melbourne team for a six-month internship, gaining hands-on experience in recruitment, market research, market-entry assessments and grant-strategy for international clients.

The role suits a curious, organised student studying business, international business, management or related disciplines, who communicates clearly in English and can handle diverse assignments with initiative.

Qualifications

• Curriculum-aligned internship with hands-on exposure to recruitment, market research, market-entry work and grant strategy.
• Candidate should demonstrate strong research, analytical and organisational skills.
• Fluent English communication both written and spoken is required.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment assignments: candidate research, initial screening, coordination.
• Conduct market research on companies, industries, competitors and opportunities.
• Assist with market-entry assessments and recommendations for international clients.
• Identify government grants, incentives and support programs.
• Assist with grant application strategies and supporting materials.
• Prepare client presentations, reports, and internal documents.
• Support lead generation and business development activities.
• Maintain project info, contact records and databases.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Clear written and spoken English

Proactive and adaptable

Autonomy

Education

Currently studying relevant discipline (business, international business, management, marketing, HR, economics, law, public policy)

Tools

Office tools

Job description

VIC | Business Services Intern – International Markets (Internship)

Internship

No experience required

23h ago , from French Australian Chamber of Commerce

Spearsage is seeking a Business Services Intern – International Markets to join its Melbourne team. This six-month internship offers hands‑on experience in recruitment, market research, market entry and grant strategy, working with international clients.

Spearsage is seeking a Business Services Intern – International Markets to join its Melbourne team. This six-month internship offers hands‑on experience in recruitment, market research, market entry and grant strategy, working with international clients.

Offer and profile description

Spearsage is looking for a motivated intern who is keen to gain hands‑on experience working across multiple projects and business lines in an international environment.

The opportunity

As a Business Services Intern, you will support the Spearsage team in delivering projects for international clients entering, developing or strengthening their presence in the Australian market.

This is a varied role suited to someone who is curious, organised and comfortable working across different subjects. Depending on current client projects, your work may cover recruitment assignments, market research, business‑development initiatives and grant‑related projects.

Key responsibilities

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting recruitment assignments, including candidate research, initial screening and coordination
• Researching companies, industries, competitors and market opportunities
• Contributing to market‑entry assessments and recommendations for international clients
• Identifying relevant government grants, incentives and support programs
• Assisting with grant application strategies and the preparation of supporting materials
• Preparing client presentations, reports, summaries and internal documents
• Supporting lead generation and business‑development activities
• Maintaining project information, contact records and internal databases
• Coordinating with clients, candidates and external stakeholders
• Providing general support across Spearsage’s business‑service activities

The scope of the internship may evolve according to client needs and the intern’s interests and capabilities.

Candidate profile

We are looking for someone who:

• Is currently studying business, international business, management, marketing, human resources, economics, law, public policy or a related discipline
• Has a strong interest in international business and the Australian market
• Demonstrates excellent research, analytical and organisational skills
• Can communicate clearly and professionally in written and spoken English
• Is proactive, adaptable and comfortable managing varied assignments
• Pays close attention to detail and can work with a good level of autonomy
• Is confident using standard office and online research tools

French‑language skills and an understanding of French or European business culture would be highly regarded.

Internship arrangements

• Preferred duration: Six months
• Start date: To be agreed
• Location and working arrangements:At our office on lvl24 / 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne CBD
• Hours:9am to 5pm
• Compensation:$500 per month

We are primarily seeking a student whose French university or school can enter into a formal six‑month internship agreement (“convention de stage”) with Spearsage.

Candidates holding a Working Holiday Visa may also be considered, provided they have appropriate Australian work rights and remain legally eligible for the proposed role and duration. Candidates are responsible for confirming that their visa conditions permit the arrangement.

Spoken language(s)

English, French

Level of experience required

None

Advantages

• Practical experience across several areas of business advisory
• Exposure to international companies and real client projects
• The opportunity to develop skills in recruitment, market research, market entry and grant strategy
• A varied role with meaningful responsibilities
• Direct collaboration with an experienced and internationally focused team

More information about the company

Spearsage is a strategic partner to international companies entering Australia, delivering executive recruitment, entity setup, payroll, immigration and government grant advisory.