Internship, Economics jobs in Melbourne VIC

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Kickstart your Commercial Management career by working alongside experienced Commercial Managers. You will gain broad exposure to diverse projects and contracts, supporting our team across the entire commercial lifecycle—from evaluating new deal structures and commercial risks to managing the ongoing performance of active contracts.

Discover how a global technology enterprise operates, gaining insight into corporate structures and how we serve customers locally and globally. You will learn firsthand how complex B2B (Business-to-Business) and B2G (Business-to-Government) deals are negotiated and managed—the core function of our Commercial team. By facilitating cross-functional communication, you will keep teams aligned as you build your commercial foundation.

You don't need to be a lawyer or accountant to succeed here. This entry-level role is built for a proactive, adaptable learner who balances big-picture curiosity with a sharp eye for detail.

Job Description

Contract Administration: Track key milestones, log supplier updates, and ensure meticulous commercial record-keeping.

Contract Variations: Research background information and draft initial documentation for contract variations and amendments.

Deal/Variation Financials: Gather financial inputs and review commercial outputs to support contract variations and deal structures.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a commercial liaison across Legal, Finance, Service Delivery, and Procurement to ensure daily alignment.

Governance Support: Compile data packs, conduct background research, and summarise key insights ahead of negotiations.

Process Improvement: Identify workflow bottlenecks and proactively pitch administrative process improvements to the team.

Basic Requirements

While you must be a recent or prospective university graduate, no single degree perfectly prepares you for this career; we value curiosity, potential, and drive above all.

A degree or studying towards a degree in Business, Commerce, Law, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline is highly regarded.

Ability to pass a standard Australian Police Security Clearance.

Professional and ethical: High personal integrity; treats sensitive business data with care and professionalism.

Detail-Minded: Sharp eye for accuracy when handling information, numbers, and basic data sets.

Reliable and Proactive: Takes pride in quality work, follows through, and uses initiative.

Good Communicator: Writes clearly, shares ideas, and connects easily across different teams.

Curious and Eager to Learn: Excited to ask questions, explore business operations, and build new skills.

Adaptable: Maintains a positive attitude and practical problem-solving approach when priorities shift.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

New Grad

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.