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 Engineering Internship 

This internship is designed for students who want to apply their engineering skills to projects that help build, operate, maintain, and evolve one of Australia’s largest pieces of critical infrastructure. You’ll gain hands-on experience across teams responsible for delivering innovative engineering solutions that keep millions of Australians connected every day. 

Working alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects spanning network infrastructure, operational technologies, engineering systems, automation, service delivery, and continuous improvement. You’ll develop practical skills while experiencing the scale and complexity of Australia’s national broadband network. 

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. 

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. 

What we look for in a 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 enjoy analysing challenges, applying engineering principles, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and developing practical solutions. 

You’ll be eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment, communicate technical concepts clearly, and have a genuine passion for innovation, technology, and continuous improvement. 

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 deliver 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.