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 Telecommunications Engineering Internship 

This internship is designed for students who want to help build, operate and evolve one of the world’s largest broadband networks. You’ll gain hands-on experience supporting the technologies, infrastructure, and engineering solutions that enable millions of Australians to connect every day. 

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects across network planning, telecommunications infrastructure, service delivery, operational technologies, and emerging broadband solutions while working alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists. 

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

Teams you could join 

Field Services- They play a vital role in keeping Australia connected. They ensure smooth delivery, maintenance, and assurance of network services through a blend of internal expertise and trusted delivery partners. Field Services is also responsible for ensuring broadband services are reliable, fast, resilient, and secure while driving continuous improvement across network operations. 

Networks - Delivering the nbn® network technology innovation roadmap and network solutions, ensuring efficient and cost-effective network deployment. The team designs solution architectures for wireline access, core networks, network security, and network management systems while driving automation, innovation, and the future evolution of Australia’s telecommunications 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 support phone and internet providers, industry partners, and internal teams while enabling efficient delivery and operation of the nbn network. 

What we look for in a Telecommunications Engineering intern 

We’re looking for motivated, curious thinkers who enjoy solving complex engineering problems and want to make a real-world impact. You should have a strong interest in telecommunications technologies, broadband infrastructure, network engineering, and technical innovation. 

You’ll enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, applying analytical thinking to solve practical challenges, and communicating technical concepts clearly to a range of audiences. You’ll be eager to learn, embrace new technologies, and build a career in telecommunications engineering. 

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 and technology 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 the future of Australia’s telecommunications network. 

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.