Australian Institute of Family Studies – Darlinghurst NSW

AIFS Abroad Sydney is seeking a casual employee from 5 January to 31 March 2027 to work with students coming to Sydney for short term programs. This position is part-time at 25 hours per week in January and 20 hours a week in February and March on a fixed contract. You will be required for 2-3 days of training in December.

Key responsibilities

- Assist with arrivals day as students check into housing
- Assist with on-site orientations and social activities
- Be the main point of contact for a faculty led program for 3 weeks in January and liaise with the academic, students, tour guide and the AIFS office
- Provide advice, resources, and information to program participants
- Troubleshooting and helping to resolve issues as they arise
- Assist the Sydney Director with finding placements and current employer partners for upcoming programs
- Managing and posting to social media

About you

- Native or near-native proficiency in English
- Experience living and working in Sydney
- Reliable internet access




- Physically in Sydney and available from 5 January – 31 March 2027
- Diverse communication skills; ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders (i.e. students, employers, staff, etc.)
- Experience managing student related services and support or have a study, work, or travel abroad experience
- Experience working with international students a plus
- Extremely organised, high energy, self-motivated, and culturally aware and sensitive
- Technical knowledge of the Microsoft Suite including SharePoint and One Drive and social media platforms

About us

AIFS is committed to providing life-changing experiences for university students and our academic international internship programs are designed to complement students' degree programs and further them along the path of career development. We are a trusted partner to U.S. universities and colleges and our experienced team is able to ensure a high-quality experience for students and institutions.

📌 Internship Coordinator (Sydney)
🏢 Australian Institute of Family Studies
📍 Sydney