
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).
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
Cybersecurity Intern
Conduct security audits
Secure the MyZentient platform
Develop cybersecurity training for NFPs
For Cybersecurity/IT students
IT/Networking Intern
Troubleshoot devices, set up networks
Maintain internal IT environments
Support managed IT services for NFPs
Best for IT or Networking students
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
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
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
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
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
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
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