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 Electrical Engineering Internship 

This internship is designed for students who want to build hands-on experience in teams that help deliver, maintain, operate, and evolve the nbn network. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work across teams focused on network services, network solutions, and the technology that supports how nbn builds, connects, fixes, operates, and enhances services for customers. 

Working alongside experienced engineers, you’ll gain practical experience supporting critical infrastructure, broadband technologies, network operations, and engineering solutions that keep millions of Australians connected every day. 

Internship opportunities may be available across Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth, depending on team requirements. 

Teams you could join 

Field Services - They plays a vital role in keeping Australia connected. They ensure the reliable delivery, maintenance, and assurance of network services through a blend of internal expertise and trusted delivery partners. The team focuses on safety, quality, operational excellence, and ensuring broadband services remain reliable, fast, resilient, and secure. 

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 Electrical Engineering Intern 

We’re looking for motivated, curious thinkers who enjoy solving complex engineering problems and want to see their work make a real-world impact. You should be comfortable working with technology and data, enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to develop practical engineering solutions, and be able to communicate technical concepts clearly to different audiences. 

You’ll be eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment, with a strong interest in engineering, telecommunications infrastructure, and network technologies. A passion for innovation and continuous improvement will help you succeed in this role. 

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 engineering, technology, and operations teams. Whether you’re considering a graduate program or an entry-level engineering role, you’ll leave with valuable experience, industry insights, and a clearer path towards helping build and maintain Australia’s critical digital infrastructure. 

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.