Operations Area Manager Intern (Dec 2023)

Are you a penultimate year student with a passion for learning, management and/or data driven problem solving? At Amazon we’re on the lookout for the curious, those who think big and want to define the world of tomorrow. At Amazon, you will grow into the high impact, visionary person you know you’re ready to be. Every day will be filled with exciting new challenges, developing new skills, and achieving personal growth.

How often can you say that your work changes the world? At Amazon, you’ll say it often. Join us and define tomorrow.

Based out of the Fulfillment centres and robotics sites across the country, Area Manager interns work alongside employees in our fulfillment centres in order to support their growth & development, identify and remove barriers the teams face, and display ownership of a fast-paced team environment. The culmination of the internship will be a presentation of your findings and suggestions for improvement opportunities.

After your training and mentorship, you will have a team of associates reporting to you. You’ll support the training and integration of your team. You will build skills and experience that will turn your job into a career!

Opportunities will be available at the following sites: 

• Kemps Creek, Sydney NSW 
• Perth Airport, Perth WA

Key job responsibilities 

You’ll be an inspiring leader in one of the areas within the FC operations: Receive, Stow, Pick, Pack or Ship. Or you might work at one of our Delivery Stations, where you'll work to continuously improve the efficiency of delivery processes, ensuring that customer orders are delivered quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively.

In this position, you'll lead a team or a process from day one. At Amazon, we trust the people we hire and provide plenty of support to help you hit the ground running. Our culture is learn-by-doing oriented; you'll take control of your career.

Leading by example, you’ll be responsible for the training and integration of your team, while driving progress as you strive for excellence together.

You’ll exercise sound judgement, ensuring progress and targets are realistic and achievable. It’ll be worth it; the impact you could have, within one of the world’s biggest, most innovative companies, won’t go unnoticed. With us, you can have a hand in creating the future of operations and logistics.

The ideal individual will: 

• Need to safeguard your team’s safety while at work.
• Uphold Amazon’s high standards of quality.
• Demonstrate problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Strive to improve and streamline processes.

About the team 

As an Area Manager Intern, you are part of something bigger and amazing. This isn't a corporate role, you will be based in the heart of the action at one of our Fulfillment Centres, working with other Area Managers, support staff and learning everything you need to know about how Amazon Operations works. You will be provided with a mentor who will support you and guide your work, along with a strong intern support network.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently in your penultimate year of study in any discipline or degree, undergraduate or postgraduate.
• People focused
• Loves to analyse problems
• Solution oriented
• Able to work independently
• Have leadership qualities
• Must have Australian/New Zealand Citizenship and/or Permanent Residency at time of application
• Loves to have fun and make history!

Please note: To be eligible for this program you will need to be available for the full internship period from early December 2023 to mid/late February 2024.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some work experience - whether through placement years, internships or university

The Internship Program We want to you to feel welcomed, included and valued right from the start. We know that your experiences will help us build a better world. So, if you are insatiably curious and always want to learn more, then you’ve come to the right place. You can expect to:

• Define your goals, exceed them, and set new ones.
• Think ahead and put long-term value over short-term wins. We believe in investing in your future.
• To be the best version of yourself – to continuously evolve and improve
• Become excellent at making fast decisions, taking calculated risks and fearlessly chasing excellence.
• Make the impossible, possible.

As an intern you can also expect;

• Competitive pay
• Impactful project and internship/role deliverables
• Networking opportunities with fellow interns and other Amazonians
• Internships events such as speaker series, intern panels, Leadership Principles sessions, Amazon writing skills sessions.
• Mentorship and career development

If you’re successful during your internship, you could be considered for a graduate role after finishing your university studies. 

Applications and Assessment Process

All candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment which we encourage you to complete within 5 business days. Your application will then be reviewed for suitability for the role. If successful, you will be invited to attend a phone interview followed by two virtual interviews, focusing on our Leadership Principles. 

If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please email us (anzcampus@amazon.com.au) and put Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Request in the subject line for expedited processing. 

Have any questions? Please contact us at (anzcampus@amazon.com.au) 

Note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. For an update on your status, or to confirm your application was submitted successfully, please login to your candidate portal. 

Please also note, the team are reviewing a high volume of applications and appreciate your patience. 

Acknowledgement of country: In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. 

IDE statement: Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.