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Zentient Internship Opportunities

Zentient is offering unpaid internships that support not-for-profits through tech solutions. Roles are available in Marketing, Cybersecurity, IT, Project Management, Analytics, Events, Innovation, Sales, Software Development, and Tech Consulting.

Zentient Internship Overview

Zentient is a Perth-based social enterprise focused on empowering not-for-profit (NFP) organisations through affordable and sustainable technology solutions. Their mission is to reduce the digital capability gap between the for-profit and for-purpose sectors by delivering services like technology consulting, IT support, and digital product development. Zentient operates out of Bloom UWA and is known for its human-centred, mission-driven approach.

Why Join Zentient?

  • Real impact: Interns contribute to live projects that strengthen community organisations.

  • Startup culture: Hands-on, dynamic experience within a growing social enterprise.

  • Learning-focused: Prioritises skill development and mentorship over productivity output.

  • Supportive environment: Values empathy, vulnerability, and collaboration.

  • Recognition: Backed by innovation grants and winners of the Brightwater Tech Challenge.

Internship Opportunities Available

All internships are unpaid but offer flexibility (hybrid/remote arrangements) and valuable mentorship. Most are based at Bloom UWA (Crawley).

  1. Marketing Intern

    • Create content (social, newsletters, blog)

    • Run campaigns for product launches (e.g., MyZentient)

    • Develop case studies and track engagement

    • Ideal for students in Marketing, PR, Communications

  2. Cybersecurity Intern

    • Conduct security audits

    • Secure the MyZentient platform

    • Develop cybersecurity training for NFPs

    • For Cybersecurity/IT students

  3. IT/Networking Intern

    • Troubleshoot devices, set up networks

    • Maintain internal IT environments

    • Support managed IT services for NFPs

    • Best for IT or Networking students

  4. Project Management / Business Administration Intern

    • Coordinate internal and client projects

    • Help launch new services and platforms

    • Manage documentation, invoices, CRM

    • Suitable for Business, Commerce, PM students

  5. Business Analytics / MIS Intern

    • Analyse data from NFP clients and internal systems

    • Build dashboards and process maps

    • Support decision-making with data

    • Ideal for students in Analytics, MIS, or Data Science

  6. Event Management Intern

    • Plan, promote, and execute events (e.g., training, launches)

    • Coordinate venues, invites, schedules

    • Engage stakeholders pre- and post-event

    • For Event Management, PR, or Communications students

  7. Entrepreneurship / Innovation Intern

    • Work directly with founders on strategy and innovation

    • Pilot new initiatives, write proposals

    • Conduct market research and ideation

    • Great for Entrepreneurship, Innovation, or Business students

  8. Sales & Business Development Intern

    • Outreach to NFPs for services and platform adoption

    • Assist with sales presentations, client onboarding

    • Track CRM and build relationships

    • Suitable for Marketing, Commerce, or BD students

  9. Software Development Intern

    • Build features for the MyZentient platform

    • Assist with automation and bespoke software for clients

    • Test, debug, and document code

    • Perfect for Computer Science or Software Engineering students

  10. General Technology Consulting Intern

    • Rotate across strategy, implementation, training

    • Assist with needs assessment, solution design, and IT rollouts

    • Flexible, all-rounder role for students in IT/IS/Engineering with a tech interest


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