Private Equity PortCo Internship – Kinder Australia

Private Equity PortCo Internship – Kinder Australia (Attalis Capital Portfolio Company)📍 Location: Braeside, Melbourne (on-site 3–4 days/week)📅 Timing: Unpaid Summer Placement (Dec 2025 to Feb 2026)➡️ Opportunity: Pathway to paid part-time role during Semester 1 2026 and a Winter 2026 rotation in Sydney with Attalis Capital for top performersAbout Kinder Australia & Attalis CapitalKinder Australia is a 40-year market leader in bulk-materials-handling solutions, now accelerating growth following Attalis Capital’s recent investment - https://www.afr.com/street-talk/attalis-tows-vic-business-growth-fund-into-industrial-parts-biz-kinder-20250430-p5lvcsAttalis 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 OverviewThis 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 & ResponsibilitiesDormant-customer activation: Analyse ERP/CRM data, design segmented email/phone campaigns, and execute systematic follow-upsCommercial analytics: Develop SQL/Python dashboards to identify cross-sell and pricing opportunitiesAI-agent development: Prototype LLM-powered agents (using Python or no-code tools) to automate lead qualification and proposal generationCandidate ProfileEssential:Enrolled in an engineering degree (mechanical, mechatronics, electrical, industrial, etc.) with additional studies in commerce, finance, data science, or computer scienceMelbourne-based and able to commute to BraesideDemonstrated 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 correspondenceAcademic excellence; Meticulous attention to detail, strong work ethic, and proactive mindsetWhat You'll GainHands-on experience executing strategies within a private equity portfolio companyDirect mentorship from Attalis investors and Kinder executivesPriority consideration for a paid, part-time role and a Sydney PE internship rotation at Attalis CapitalApplication ProcessSubmission: Please complete the following items below and send to hr@attaliscapital.comSubject Line: "Kinder Internship – [Your Name]"Required Materials:1 - Personality & Strengths TestComplete the Personality & Strengths Test at https://chatgpt.com/g/g-6822705af2848191bbc58ba087bf9ef6-personagptThis 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 resultshttps://test.mensa.no/Home/Test/en-US3 - Resume, Academic Marks and Cover Letter