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 Software Engineering Internship 

This internship is designed for students who want to build software that supports one of Australia’s largest technology environments. You’ll gain hands-on experience developing, testing, and improving applications, automation solutions, and enterprise platforms that enable nbn to build, connect, fix, operate, and enhance services for millions of Australians. 

Working alongside experienced engineers, you’ll contribute to real software projects while learning modern development practices, automation techniques, system integration, and agile ways of working. 

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

Teams you could join  

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 support phone and internet providers, industry partners, and internal teams every day while delivering secure, scalable, and reliable software solutions. 

Networks - Deliver the nbn network technology innovation roadmap and network solutions. The team develops network automation capabilities, software platforms, management systems, and innovative technologies that improve network performance and customer experience. 

Security Group - Develop automation and engineering solutions that strengthen cyber resilience across nbn. The team builds software, AI-enabled capabilities, and automation tools that improve security operations, streamline processes, and help protect Australia’s critical infrastructure. 

What we look for in a Software Engineering intern 

We’re looking for motivated students who enjoy designing and building software to solve real-world problems. You should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, enjoy coding, and be excited by opportunities to develop scalable, high-quality technology solutions. 

You’ll work well in collaborative teams, communicate technical ideas clearly, and demonstrate curiosity, creativity, and a commitment to continuous learning. Experience with programming languages such as Java or Python will be highly regarded. 

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 technology and engineering teams. Whether you’re considering a graduate program or an entry-level role in software engineering, automation, enterprise systems, or network technologies, you’ll leave with valuable experience, industry insights, and a clearer path towards a career developing the technology that keeps Australia connected 

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.