Private Equity PortCo Internship – Kinder Australia

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Attalis Capital Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Private Equity PortCo Internship – Kinder Australia
(Attalis Capital Portfolio Company)


Location
: Braeside, Melbourne (on-site 3–4 days/week)


Timing
: Unpaid Summer Placement (Nov 2025 to Feb 2026)


Opportunity
: Pathway to paid part-time role during Semester and a Winter 2026 rotation in Sydney with Attalis Capital for top performers

About Kinder Australia & Attalis Capital

Kinder Australia
is a 40-year market leader in bulk-materials-handling solutions, now accelerating growth following Attalis Capital's recent investment -

Attalis Capital
is a Sydney-based lower-mid-market private-equity firm backing simple, cash-generative businesses and unlocking value through disciplined operational excellence and digital transformation.

Internship Overview

This internship is designed for high-performing engineering students who combine technical rigour with commercial curiosity. You'll be embedded in a live private equity value-creation programme, collaborating with the Attalis Capital and Kinder executives to drive revenue growth, cost reduction and AI integration.

Key Projects & Responsibilities

  • Dormant-customer activation
    : Analyse ERP/CRM data, design segmented email/phone campaigns, and execute systematic follow-ups
  • Commercial analytics
    : Develop SQL/Python dashboards to identify cross-sell and pricing opportunities
  • AI-agent development
    : Prototype LLM-powered agents (using Python or no-code tools) to automate lead qualification and proposal generation

Candidate Profile

Essential:

  • Enrolled in an engineering degree (mechanical, mechatronics, electrical, industrial, etc.) with additional studies in commerce, finance, data science, or computer science
  • Melbourne-based and able to commute to Braeside
  • Demonstrated willingness to learn skills in AI prompting and agent building (e.g., ChatGPT, LangChain, n8n)
  • Strong emotional intelligence: effective communicator comfortable with cold calls and C-suite correspondence
  • Academic excellence; Meticulous attention to detail, strong work ethic, and proactive mindset

What You'll Gain

  • Hands-on experience executing strategies within a private equity portfolio company
  • Direct mentorship from Attalis investors and Kinder executives
  • Priority consideration for a paid, part-time role and a Sydney PE internship rotation at Attalis Capital

Application Process

Submission
:
Please complete the following items below and send to

Subject Line: "Kinder Internship – [Your Name]"

Required Materials:

1 - Personality & Strengths Test

Complete the Personality & Strengths Test at

This test includes three sections: the Enneagram test, the StrengthsFinder assessment, and the Hogan Personality Inventory. Once you've finished all three sections, request a full report of the findings and save it as a PDF.

Reflect on the results and, in 400 words or less, describe what you agree with, what you disagree with, and how your family, upbringing, role models, and personal goals have shaped you. Please be as authentic, self-reflective, and critical as possible. Please consider all aspects of your life and influences.

2 - IQ test results

3 - Resume, Academic Marks and Cover Letter

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