Summer Internship Program

As one of the state’s largest and most iconic organisations, we’re proud to make things better for members and better for our community. More than 805,000 members choose us to deliver peace of mind through our trusted range of motor, home and travel products and services. We’re also one of the state’s largest employers (and growing!), with more than 1400 employees working collectively with the common goal to keep our members moving.

RAA’s Summer Internship Program:

RAA’s Award-Winning Summer Internship Program provides university students with the opportunity to undertake a paid, eight-week internship at RAA over the summer holidays. RAA’s Summer Internship Program has recently been ranked #2 Top Intern Program in the nation, according to AAGE’s 2023 Top Intern Programs List! This program provides the following: 

• Gives budding professionals valuable industry experience and the opportunity to see our values and culture firsthand
• Weekly Lunch & Learns targeted to improve your interpersonal skills and help with the transition from campus to the corporate world
• Be provided with exciting and meaningful work to make a real impact to SA
• Work on an Innovative Project with your entire internship cohort and present this on your final day
• Regular mentoring sessions with a Senior Manager to help you grow in the right direction
• A ‘ride along’ with an RAA Patrol to see some of what we do in the SA community
• A fun, friendly and supportive environment that makes you excited to come to work!

Over the eight-week internship, you will work with the other interns and your team to develop your professional skills, business acumen and gain insight into a rewarding career at RAA. As a top performer, you may even find a potential pathway to employment!

You must be currently in your final year or penultimate year of undergraduate study with a minimum credit average, have Australian working rights, and be available for the full duration of the internship in Adelaide from 2 December 2024 – 13 December 2024 & 6 January 2025 – 14 February 2025.

About you  

You will be a passionate, self-motivated individual, with a positive mind-set who is eager to learn and enjoys working in a high performing culture. We are also looking for: 

• Currently studying a relevant undergraduate tertiary degree, due to complete in 2024 or 2025
• The ability to work across our Mile End site and our office in Adelaide’s CBD
• Strong customer service ethos with a high level of emotional intelligence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
• Strong sense of professionalism with the ability to demonstrate initiative
• High academic achievement (minimum GPA 5.0 or credit average)
• Strong sense of professionalism with the ability to work autonomously and in collaboration with others

About us 

• Friendly and inclusive culture, supporting diversity and employee wellbeing
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle
• New, modern office located in the heart of Adelaide’s CBD
• A competitive salary
• A pathway to potential employment at RAA!

How to apply:

Pre-register now and get notified once the application opens.

Head to the Current Vacancies page on the RAA website and click on the role. Follow the prompts to send us a CV and a cover letter (addressed to Nicky McDermott, Senior Talent Acquisition & Early Careers Consultant) addressing the following essential criteria:

• Your reason for applying for RAA’s Summer Internship Program
• How your values align with RAA’s
• Tell us about something you are passionate about
• Confirm your availability for the internship: 2 December 2024 – 13 December 2024 & 6 January 2025 – 14 February 2025.

Applications close 28 August 9.00am. 

Please note applications may be short-listed and progressed prior to the closing date.

We are committed to building a workplace that’s diverse and inclusive, where employees are embraced for their unique qualities and valued for their contributions. We believe a diverse and inclusive workplace brings out the best in everyone and helps us to give our members better service.