AI & Product Innovation Intern – Sports Nutrition & Supplements

(Vitaco, Macquarie Park, Sydney) Part Time (24 hours per week) – up to 12 months

Kickstart your career as an AI & Data Innovation Intern. Join Vitaco – leaders in health and wellness – and gain hands‑on experience through an exciting internship opportunity!

With iconic brands such as Healtheries , Nutra‑Life , Musashi and Athena , we’re a top Australasian manufacturer and global exporter of natural health products. Backed by 100+ years of heritage and a presence in 30+ countries, we’re passionate about helping people live healthier lives.

At Vitaco, We Care, We Act, We Succeed – and we’re ready to help you do the same.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a forward‑thinking intern to support our innovation team in shaping the future of supplements and sports nutrition. You’ll work on real‑world product development, exploring how artificial intelligence, automation and data science can accelerate ideation, concept testing, content generation and consumer‑led innovation.

This is a part‑time role requiring a commitment of 22.5 hours per week, spread across three days in the office. It’s the perfect opportunity to gain hands‑on experience while balancing your studies in a supportive, fast‑paced workplace.

Internship duration: 12 months, expected to start July 2026.

You don’t need to know everything – we’re looking for someone curious, hands‑on and eager to apply AI to real‑world challenges.

What You’ll Do

- New product development:



Support product development activity across supplements and sports nutrition categories.
- AI‑enabled ideation: Use tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and Microsoft Copilot to generate concepts, product claims, ingredient ideas and trend research.
- Consumer and market insights: Analyse consumer, market or product data to identify whitespace and support innovation pipeline decisions.
- Innovation tools and dashboards: Help create templates, tools or digital dashboards that make the innovation process faster, smarter and more consistent.
- Idea testing: Support AI‑enhanced idea testing, including simulated feedback, scoring frameworks and concept evaluation.
- Trend scanning: Explore APIs and trend databases to identify emerging consumer, category or ingredient trends.
- Visual outputs: Develop presentation‑ready mock‑ups, claim decks or visual testing tools for internal use.

About You

- Final‑year or postgraduate student in Marketing, Innovation, Business Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science or a related discipline.
- Strong interest in consumer health, supplements or sports nutrition.
- Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude or other GenAI platforms.
- Ability to think creatively and work with both structured and unstructured data.
- Curious,



proactive and motivated to experiment, learn quickly and apply new ideas in a practical business setting.
- Basic skills in the Microsoft environment, Python, or Excel data analysis, with an understanding of NPD or innovation pipelines.
- Exposure to consumer insights, marketing strategy, product testing or examples of AI, analytics or innovation work through university or self‑led projects.

What You’ll Gain

- Hands‑on experience in real product development for supplements and performance nutrition.
- Exposure to cutting‑edge applications of AI in marketing and innovation.
- Mentorship in innovation strategy, product design and commercial thinking.
- The chance to build tools or frameworks that become part of how we innovate long‑term.

Why Start Your Career at Vitaco

- Get a front‑row seat to a market‑leading innovation process.
- Experience applying AI and data science in a real business environment.
- Mentorship in emerging tech, innovation strategy and product development.

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive hourly rate.
- Broad experience and fast‑track learning within a mid‑sized FMCG business.
- Exclusive staff discounts on health and wellness products.
- Access to wellness initiatives.
- A supportive, values‑led culture that celebrates innovation and diversity.

Internship Details

- Location: Macquarie Park, Sydney.
- Duration: 12 months.
- Hours: Part time, 3 days a week or 24 hours per week.
- Reports to: Insights & Ideation Manager.

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📌 AI Innovation Systems Intern - Part Time 12 months Fixed (City of Sydney)
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