Ergonomics and Work Design Assessment Intern

About the Role:

The project focuses on assessing the physical and functional requirements of individual tasks and translating findings into clear, practical insights. The work will contribute to safe recruitment, workforce planning, injury prevention, ergonomics, suitable duties and return-to-work planning. 

Join our Health & Safety team in Lithgow for a paid, full-time internship from December 2026 to mid-February 2027. The application period is from October 20 to 30th.  If you are interested in gaining practical experience supporting a workplace health and safety project in Ferrero's Lithgow operations, we encourage you to apply!

Main Responsibilities:

During the internship, you will work on:

• Detailed role and task profiling for operational positions. 

• Physical demands analysis, including relevant functional requirements. 

• Assessment of environmental and organisational factors affecting how work is performed. 

• Preparation of clear, well-structured Job Task Analysis reports. 

• Collaboration with the Health & Safety team and relevant Allied Health professionals. 

Through practical involvement in the project, you will gain:

• Hands-on experience in workplace assessment and job task analysis. 

• Practical exposure to ergonomics, functional assessment and work design. 

• Experience converting observations and assessment findings into actionable reports. 

• An understanding of how workplace health and safety supports recruitment, injury prevention and employee wellbeing. 

About You:

We are looking for a motivated student:

• Currently studying Allied Health, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology or a related discipline. 


• With foundational knowledge of ergonomics and work design, functional assessment methodologies, anatomy and human movement. 


• Confident using Microsoft Word and Excel, with strong written reporting skills. 


• Effective communication, teamwork and time-management skills. 


• A practical, results-focused approach and attention to detail. 


• Available for a full-time on-site internship from December 2026 to mid-February 2027

What We Offer:

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About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.

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