Project Research Assistant Intern

About AustralianSuper

At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues. We know work and life are intertwined. That’s why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow and deliver better outcomes for members. We are dedicated to building a high‑performance environment underpinned by a strong risk culture, ensuring we deliver the best outcomes for our members.

Your New Role

Reporting to the Head of Australian Equities, the Intern – Project Research role supports a priority investment research initiative within the Investments domain. This role will deliver investment research on fossil fuel transition risks across jurisdictions and asset classes. The work will produce structured, evidence based analysis of how energy transition pathways evolve across global markets, supporting long‑term investment and stewardship decision‑making. You will work closely with key stakeholders across the Investments function to deliver high-quality, decision-relevant research.

In This Role, You’ll

• Deliver transition risk research across jurisdictions and asset classes
• Assess transition risks and opportunities across fuels, technologies and market
• Develop jurisdiction‑specific insights and comparative case studies
• Translate transition signals into clear, decision‑useful research outputs
• Prepare concise briefing notes, slides and summary materials for investment stakeholders
• Document assumptions, data sources and limitations to support review and future use
• Collaborate with stakeholders across investments to ensure outputs are practical and actionable

What You’ll Need

• Current or recent undergraduate or postgraduate studies in relevant discipline (e.g., economics, finance, engineering, environmental studies, public policy).
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesise complex information
• Background or demonstrated interest in energy systems, climate transition and sustainable investment/investment research
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, decision‑useful insights
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage competing priorities

Life at AustralianSuper

AustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, supporting our people with ongoing learning, coaching and training, as well as career opportunities across our expanding organisation. We offer generous leave entitlements and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we’re happy to discuss what this looks like for you. We cultivate a workplace that champions safety, respect, inclusiveness and diversity. We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know.

What’s Next

Apply now if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes, and are interested in gaining hands‑on research experience within Investments.

Key skills/competency

• Project Research
• Investment Research
• Fossil Fuel Transition Risk
• Energy Systems
• Climate Transition
• Sustainable Investment
• Asset Classes
• Jurisdictions
• Financial Analysis
• Stakeholder Collaboration