Australian Expansion Fellowship

About the Australia Team 

Zipline is building its presence in Australia, and we are looking for an exceptional student or recent graduate to join the team as a part-time Australia Expansion Fellow.

The Australia team is responsible for developing the partnerships, relationships, and market strategy required to bring Zipline’s autonomous logistics system to communities across the country. This means working at the intersection of healthcare, government, technology, aviation, community engagement, and business development to understand where Zipline can have the greatest impact and what it will take to get there.

The Role

As an Australia Expansion Fellow, you will work directly with Zipline’s Head of Australia on some of the most important questions involved in building Zipline in a new market.

You will conduct stakeholder and market research, help us understand the communities where we may operate, monitor relevant policy and regulatory developments, and support the development of relationships across government, healthcare, industry, and the broader community.

This is not like a traditional fellowship. You will be given real problems to solve and expected to turn ambiguous questions into clear, actionable insights. One week you might be mapping the people and organizations shaping healthcare in New South Wales; the next, researching a community where Zipline could operate or preparing a briefing for an important stakeholder meeting.

The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, highly organized, an excellent communicator, and excited by the opportunity to help build something from the ground up.

What You'll Do

• Identify and research key stakeholders across federal, state, and local government
• Map policymakers, elected officials, regulators, healthcare leaders, community organizations, industry partners, and other relevant stakeholders
• Develop and maintain stakeholder maps, research briefs, and engagement plans
• Research communities where Zipline may expand operations and identify relevant local leaders, organizations, healthcare providers, and institutions
• Support the development of thoughtful community and stakeholder engagement strategies
• Monitor policy, regulatory, healthcare, technology, and industry developments relevant to Zipline’s expansion
• Analyze the Australian healthcare, logistics, technology, and public sector ecosystems to identify potential opportunities, partners, and risks
• Synthesize complex research into concise, actionable recommendations for the Australia leadership team
• Prepare presentations, meeting briefs, background materials, and executive briefings
• Support high-priority strategic projects related to Zipline’s growth in Australia

What You'll Bring

• Exceptional research skills and an ability to quickly understand unfamiliar topics
• Strong written communication skills and an ability to distill complex information into clear, concise insights
• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to understand how governments, organizations, communities, and decision-makers operate
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Ability to take ownership of ambiguous problems and work independently
• Sound professional judgment and maturity when working with sensitive information and external stakeholders
• Ability to adapt in a fluid, high-growth environment and prioritize across multiple projects
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to do whatever is needed to help the team succeed
• Genuine interest in Zipline’s mission and in areas such as technology, healthcare, logistics, government, public affairs, community engagement, or market expansion

What Else You Should Know

This fellowship is a part-time, hybrid position based in Sydney, Australia.

The hourly rate for this fellowship is $40 AUD per hour. Please note that this is a target cash rate for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for this role. The final cash pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and working location. Additional benefits may include paid sick time and other benefits, where applicable and subject to local requirements.

Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities.

We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

Zipline is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your point of contact at Zipline know if you require any accommodations throughout your interview process.