Apply now for nbn’s Summer Internship Program, designed to give you hands-on experience at one of Australia’s top-rated employers by the Association of Graduate Employers for 2025 🚀  

Be part of something bigger! nbn is more than the internet. We enable our nation’s digital future giving Australians the freedom to do great things. We’re the leaders, changemakers and collaborators pioneering solutions that empower customers, partners, and communities with access to essential tools and services.  

Make a Real Impact This Summer – Join nbn’s 12-Week Internship Program  

As an Intern at nbn, it’s not just about observing, you’ll be actively working on real projects that make a genuine impact. Over 12 exciting weeks, you’ll be embedded in a business stream of your choice, contributing to meaningful work that helps connect communities across Australia.  

You’ll be part of a collaborative team, solving problems, learning new skills, and gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic environment. Every intern is supported by a dedicated leader, a mentor, and a buddy, people who are here to guide you, answer your questions, and help you grow both personally and professionally.   

Whether you're passionate about technology, strategy, operations, or customer experience, this is your opportunity to kick-start your career and make a difference.  

About the Cyber Security Internship 

This internship is designed for students who want to help protect one of Australia’s largest pieces of critical digital infrastructure. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work across teams responsible for securing the nbn network, strengthening cyber resilience, and developing innovative solutions that help safeguard millions of Australians every day. 

Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll gain exposure to cyber security engineering, automation, threat detection, governance, risk management and network security while developing practical skills that will support your future career in cyber security. 

Internship opportunities may be available in Melbourne and Sydney, depending on team requirements. 

Teams you could join 

Security Group - Protect Australia’s critical digital infrastructure by combining cyber security, intelligence, governance, risk management, and automation. Data science plays an important role in analysing security trends, identifying threats, supporting AI-driven automation, and strengthening cyber resilience across the organisation. 

Networks - Responsible for delivering the nbn® network technology innovation roadmap and network solutions, ensuring efficient and cost-effective network deployment. The team uses network modelling, forecasting, automation, and data-driven insights to optimise network performance, improve customer outcomes, and shape the future evolution of Australia’s broadband network. 

Systems Engineering and Operations - Design and deliver the technology solutions that power nbn’s ability to build, connect, fix, operate, and enhance services for our customers. Their systems generate valuable operational data that supports performance monitoring, business intelligence, automation, and continuous improvement across the organisation. 

What we look for in a Cyber Security Intern 

We’re looking for motivated, curious thinkers who enjoy solving complex problems and have a genuine interest in protecting technology and critical infrastructure. You should enjoy analysing information, learning new technologies, and working collaboratively to solve security challenges. 

You’ll be eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment, with an interest in cyber security, automation, AI or emerging technologies. Strong communication skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly will help you succeed. 

To be eligible for the program, you must meet the below eligibility criteria: 

• You are a Citizen of Australia / New Zealand, or an Australian permanent resident; and  

• You are in your penultimate year of university; and 

• You are available to commence full-time work from (to be confirmed Nov-Feb)    

Where this internship can take you 

This internship is designed to give you a strong foundation for future roles across nbn’s cyber security, technology, and operations teams. Whether you’re considering a graduate program or an entry-level cyber security role, you’ll leave with valuable experience, industry insights, and a clearer path towards protecting Australia’s digital future. 

A more inclusive working world   

nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Gold Employer for three years running, and have active employee-led diversity pillars. Click here to see our list of employee benefits and why we're recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, and their Employer of Choice for 2025.  

Equal Opportunities for All  

We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any accessibility requirements and would like to discuss adjustments for the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing [email protected] or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at +61 2 8918 9990. Please note, this line is dedicated to accessibility-related enquiries in recruitment, and only enquiries related to accessibility adjustments will be answered. For other matters, please visit our Contact Us page on our website.