Intern | People & Culture

Introduction

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.

Overview

5-week Paid Internship Program - January 2027

Looking to kickstart your career in Human Resources and People & Culture? Gallagher Bassett’s Brisbane office is offering a 5-week paid internship in January 2027!

As part of a global leader in insurance and risk management, you’ll work alongside industry experts, develop valuable skills, and contribute to initiatives that support and empower our people.

How you'll make an impact

At Gallagher Bassett, our People & Culture team plays a vital role in creating a positive and inclusive workplace. As an intern, you’ll:

• Support key HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Assist with learning and development programs to help employees grow and thrive.
• Collaborate on projects that enhance workplace culture and employee wellbeing.
• Gain exposure to HR policies, compliance, and best practices.

About you

What You’ll Gain

• Paid work experience over five weeks.
• Hands-on training and an individualised development program, including role shadowing, project work, and performing People & Culture duties.
• Coaching and support from your manager, team, and fellow interns.
• A pathway to future career opportunities with Gallagher Bassett.

Are you studying or qualified in one of the following areas?

• Human Resources
• Business Administration
• Organisational Psychology
• Management
• Industrial Relations
• Social Sciences
• Communications
• Learning & Development

If so, this internship could be the perfect fit for you!

You don’t need prior HR or corporate experience – just a passion for learning, dedication to service, and a motivation to help others. Empathy and collaboration are at the heart of what we do, and we’re looking for interns who share our values.

Key Criteria

• You’re scheduled to complete your studies in 2027 or later.
• You’re available full-time for 5 weeks from Monday 18 January to Friday 19 February 2027.
• You’re a domestic or international student with full Australian working rights.
• We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

About us

Gallagher Bassett is Australia’s largest Third-Party Administrator (TPA). Our focus is refreshingly simple: we manage insurance claims on behalf of insurers, brokers, government bodies and self-insured corporations. GB is a wholly owned subsidiary of Gallagher, a global organisation employing over 33,000 employees.

Gallagher Bassett (GB) has seven offices in Australia located in Northern Territory, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, employing over 2000 staff.

To apply

1) Read the details of this job advert to understand the role and what we’re looking for in an intern.

2) Prepare your resume. Include information about your current degree and area of study, your current year of study, and your current academic result (GPA). Also include a list of previous job experience (these do not need to be relevant to this position) and any other community activities you are involved in.

3) Click Apply for Job.

To be considered for this opportunity you must have the right to live and work in Australia when applying.

Gallagher Bassett is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Indigenous Australian applicants are encouraged to apply. As a member of the Diversity Council Australia, we recognise the importance of, and embrace diversity in the workplace. We will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• 4 weeks annual leave plus up to 2 weeks additional purchased Lifestyle Leave
• Novated Leasing opportunities
• Two paid volunteer days annually
• Health Insurance Discounts with our Group Insurance Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support for yourself and immediate family members
• Employee Recognition Awards and Service Milestone Recognitions
• Peer Support Program
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Access to Reward Gateway – discount offers at over 350 retailers!
• And more...

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.