Amnesty International Australia has several exciting internship opportunities in the Refugee Casework Team (RCT) based in Sydney. Our interns play a critical role in assisting us to support asylum seekers in their applications for refugee status in Australia.

Reporting to the Casework Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

  • Analysing and assessing the refugee claims made by asylum seekers against the RCT mandate
  • Researching and writing Country Information reports
  • Maintaining hard and soft-copy case files according to RCT policies and procedures and carrying out other administrative duties as required
  • Maintaining regular face-to-face, email and telephone communication with community-based and detained asylum seekers, their representatives and relevant government and non-government stakeholders
  • Providing appropriate referrals to appropriate legal, mental health, torture and trauma and general welfare services for vulnerable or distressed clients.

To be successful, you must be available a minimum of three (3) days a week (9am - 5pm) for a period of at least four (4) months. Applicants who are available 5 days a week for 4 months or more are strongly encouraged to apply.

For further information on this role, please download the position description and selection criteria (Word, 563 kb) for this role:

Start dates, application deadlines and application forms

How to apply

To apply for this internship, please email the following documents to refugeeinterns@amnesty.org.au:

  • Current resume
  • Two page statement addressing the selection criteria
  • Completed application form for your preferred start date.

You will be notified of the outcome of your application within three weeks of the application deadline.

Please note that Amnesty International Australia does not provide interns with:

  • Monetary allowances or remuneration
  • Accommodation or accommodation allowances
  • Assistance organising visas or completing visa applications.

If you are interested in volunteering with us but do not meet the criteria for a refugee casework internship, visit our complete volunteer and intern listings for other ways to get involved.