Engineering intern - tas (hobart)

Explore a dynamic and rewarding career in the Australian defence industry! Join an industry at the forefront of innovation, where you'll work on exciting projects, develop sought‐after skills, and unlock long‐term career opportunities. Be part of a growing sector that offers unique pathways and endless potential for those ready to make an impact.

About DIIP

The Defence Industry Internship Program (DIIP) is a national program, offering a unique 12‐week, paid internship that provides hands‐on experience within one of thousands of small to medium defence industry enterprises. This program is designed to give students valuable, real‐world experience, and to showcase the cutting‐edge technology and innovation that powers the defence industry.

Benefits

Interns will work in innovative organisations using advanced technical systems. The internship is offered on a casual basis, commencing in December 2025, ideally full‐time over the university summer break; part‐time arrangements are possible with prior approval. Interns will receive a weekly wage of $1,161.34 per 37.5‐hour week.

Eligibility

• Be an Australian Citizen
• Be 18 years or older
• Be in your 3rd or 4th year undergrad studies in Engineering or Technology with a strong academic record
• Be currently enrolled in an Australian University
• Be able to commit, in a part‐time or full‐time capacity, to the DIIP for 450‐hour duration of the program
• Be able to complete the internship by end of May 2026
• Be eligible to obtain a security clearance to the required level (based on host requirements)
• Have not previously undertaken a DIIP internship

Streams available

• Aerospace/Aeronautical
• Chemical
• Civil
• Data Science
• Electrical/Electronics
• Industrial/Manufacturing
• Machine Learning
• Maritime
• Materials
• Mechatronic
• Mechanical
• Software/Systems

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Required documents

• Resume (including a personal statement addressing your suitability for the DIIP as one document)
• Evidence of citizenship: Australian Passport, Australian Birth Certificate, Australian Citizenship certificate
• Academic Transcript (unofficial)

Job Type

Contract – 12 weeks

Pay

$1,161.00 – $1,162.00 per week

Work Authorisation

• Australia (required)

Location

Canberra ACT 2600 (preferred)

Work Location

In person

Application Deadline

29 Aug 2025

Expected Start Date

24 Nov 2025