Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products.
Our customers include the world’s largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we’ve built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations.
Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe.
We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people’s lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds.
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, market strategy and operations required to bring Zipline’s autonomous logistics system to communities across the country. This means working at the intersection of business, government, technology and community to understand where Zipline can have the greatest impact and what it will take to get there.
The RoleAs an Australia Expansion Fellow, you will work directly with Zipline’s Head of Australia on our community engagement strategy.
This is a hands-on role. You’ll spend time with our local leadership out in the community, meeting residents, businesses and community organisations, listening to their perspectives and ensuring questions and concerns are addressed. You will help translate our exciting but unfamiliar technology into clear, credible and locally relevant conversations. Success means communities hear from Zipline early, have meaningful opportunities to engage with us, and see the benefits of having Zipline operate in their community.
The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, an excellent communicator, and highly attuned to community sentiment.
What You'll Do- Build relationships with residents, community groups, elected officials, local businesses and environmental organisations
- Engage local influencers, community publishers and social media group administrators
- Organise community briefings, listening sessions, demonstrations, open days and retailer events
- Explain Zipline’s technology clearly and credibly, including addressing concerns such as noise and safety
- Monitor community sentiment and identify emerging concerns early
- Manage stakeholder outreach, follow-ups and the community CRM
- Bring community feedback back into Zipline and help teams respond to what we hear
- Represent Zipline at local meetings, events and community forums
- Experience in community engagement, stakeholder relations, public affairs or a related field
- A strong track record of building trusted relationships with local communities
- Excellent communication, listening and relationship-building skills
- Confidence engaging with everyone from residents and small-business owners to councillors and MPs
- The ability to explain complex or technical topics simply
- Good judgement and confidence in handling challenging questions or concerns
- Ability to take ownership of ambiguous problems and work independently
- Knowledge of the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie regions would be a significant advantage
- A practical, energetic approach and willingness to spend time out in the community, including some evenings and events
- Genuine interest in Zipline’s mission and a passionate belief in the benefits our drone delivery technology can bring to communities
This fellowship is a part-time, hybrid position based in the Sydney, Central Coast or Lake Macquarie areas.
The hourly rate for this fellowship is $50 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.
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As set forth in Zipline ’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
Skills Required
- Be a student or recent graduate
- Exceptional research skills and ability to quickly understand unfamiliar topics
- Strong written communication skills and ability to distill complex information into clear insights
- Intellectual curiosity and desire to understand government, organizations, and decision-makers
- 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 multiple projects
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to support team needs
- Genuine interest in Zipline's mission and areas such as technology, healthcare, logistics, government, public affairs, community engagement, or market expansion
- Ability to work part-time in a hybrid role based in Sydney, Australia
Zipline Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Zipline and has not been reviewed or approved by Zipline.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is consistently described as comprehensive and high quality, with multiple plan choices, low out‑of‑pocket costs, and additions like HRA, One Medical, and fertility support.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family leave is highlighted as generous and meaningfully used, reinforcing support for major life events.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick days, and holidays are portrayed as solid and broadly available, contributing to overall benefits depth.
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What We Do
Zipline is the world's largest autonomous delivery network and is powered entirely by fixed-wing drones. Our fleet circles the equivalent distance of the equator every 2.5 days, and we have shipped hundreds of thousands of critical medical products across Rwanda, Ghana, and now beginning in the United States.
Why Work With Us
Zipline is the perfect intersection of super cutting-edge tech, deep social mission, and extremely compelling business case. Our small, scrappy, customer-obsessed, humble, and mission-driven team has set the bar for what is possible in the drone logistics industry globally, and has designed some incredibly elegant technology in the process.
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