CareerDC
CareerDC coordinates internship programs by connecting students with host organisations all over Australia.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 4 other locations
Premium Graduate Placements
An internship is a temporary work experience program, which is often unpaid. It provides you with practical, hands on training in your chosen profession.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney and 4 other locations
Premium Graduate Placements
We have placements open now and are immediately looking for eligible graduates and students to commence Software Engineering internships.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney and 4 other locations
Metallurgical Systems
Are you a motivated undergraduate software engineer/ computer scientist looking for a paid summer internship position? Do you have great attention to detail and a passion for technology? We are currently looking for a talented student to join our team.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
New South Wales
POSITION START DATE
Nov 2021 (approx)
Newcrest Mining
An exciting career in mining awaits with our 2021 Australian Vacation Program, with an opportunity to gain valuable industry experience living the residential & FIFO mining life.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Regional New South Wales and 2 other locations
VACANCIES
36+
Optiver
The engineers we look for are problem solvers who don’t stop until they’ve figured out a solution and then find a way to improve it even further.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
Australian Internships
Australian Internships is the industry leader for providing work experience opportunities to young professionals in Australia. If you are a student or recent graduate looking for on-the-job training an internship can be a great option for you!
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 7 other locations
IMC
Introducing the IMC Launchpad: an exclusive 2-day program for pre-penultimate year students looking to get a head start in their career.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
Suncorp
Expression of Interest open NOW! Suncorp Technology & Transformation Vacation Program 2021
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney and 2 other locations
VACANCIES
Multiple
POSITION START DATE
Sep 2021 (approx)
accepts international
Yes
Deloitte
Interested in a career within the Tech Consulting space? Looking to develop your skills with real business problems? Now’s your chance with our Deloitte Tech Consulting Virtual Internship.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
All Location
Deloitte
At Deloitte, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art technology to innovate, create and make an impact that matters.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 6 other locations
VACANCIES
210
GHD
Want to help solve the world’s big problems? Join our Summer Internship program across Australia & work for an inclusive company committed to your development
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney and 3 other locations
VACANCIES
10-15
POSITION START DATE
Nov 2021 (approx)
accepts international
Yes
GHD
Want to help solve the world’s big problems? Join our Summer Internship program across Australia & work for an inclusive company committed to your development
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 5 other locations
VACANCIES
10
POSITION START DATE
Nov 2021 (approx)
accepts international
Yes
Sellcrowd
Remote (work from home) software development intern/grad/junior role available at a Sydney based tech startup
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Newcastle and 4 other locations
POSITION START DATE
Jan 2021 (approx)
accepts international
Yes
Sellcrowd
Our internships offer extensive training, real on-the-job sales experiences and a chance to learn the true art and the science of the modern sales profession.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 7 other locations
Citadel | Citadel Securities
As an intern, you’ll get to challenge the impossible in research through an 11 week program that will allow you to collaborate and connect with senior team members and our CEO Ken Griffin. In addition, you’ll get the opportunity to network and socialize with peers at iconic venues.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Hong Kong
Citadel | Citadel Securities
Quantitative Researchers at Citadel Securities apply advanced statistical techniques to complex data sets to model markets, test hypotheses, and create proprietary trading algorithms.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
Arup
Join us over the summer to work on projects that make an impact on our communities, with a huge focus on sustainability!
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 7 other locations
Arup
Join us over the summer to work on projects that make an impact on our communities, with a huge focus on sustainability!
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 7 other locations
Macquarie Group
We offer summer internships to students in their penultimate year of study. The program runs for 10 to 12 weeks from November. Working alongside leading industry professionals, you will receive a structured induction, on-the-job training and networking opportunities.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney and 1 other locations
Readygrad
Calling all students and graduates: Readygrad’s IT Generalist Professional Internship Program is open for applicants!
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney and 2 other locations
Citi
Are you passionate about advising clients? Join Citi's Investment Banking division to see how you can make a difference.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Melbourne
Citi
Are you passionate about financial markets? Join Citi's Global Markets division to see how you can make a difference.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
Woodside
Our Summer Vacation Program allows students in their second to last year of university with a genuine interest in the oil and gas industry to gain an insight into working within a fast paced, multi-disciplined organisation.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Perth
POSITION START DATE
Nov 2021 (approx)
accepts international
Yes
Woodside
A placement within our Professional Development Program will provide Timor - Leste and Myanmar nationals currently enrolled full-time at an Australian university (undergraduate or post-graduate degree) with valuable experience of working within a fast growing, multi-disciplined organisation.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Perth
POSITION START DATE
Nov 2021 (approx)
KPMG
The KPMG Vacation Program is your first step in shaping a career full of meaningful work and joining in our commitment to support our clients’ growth in a way that not only enhances our nation’s economic prosperity, but builds trust while benefiting society, people and the environment.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 10 other locations
Akuna Capital
Our Quantitative Team are a mixture of mathematicians, statisticians and technologists that find solutions to problems. We create trading models and strategies scientifically by combining our quantitative expertise with an understanding of derivatives and financial markets.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
VACANCIES
5-10
POSITION START DATE
Dec 2021 (approx)
Akuna Capital
Our Quantitative Team are a mixture of mathematicians, statisticians and technologists that find solutions to problems. We create trading models and strategies scientifically by combining our quantitative expertise with an understanding of derivatives and financial markets.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Sydney
VACANCIES
5-10
POSITION START DATE
Dec 2021 (approx)
NSW Government
The NSW Government Virtual Internship Program allows students to gain insight into the experience of working as a graduate in NSW Government.
JOB TYPE
Internships
LOCATION
Canberra and 5 other locations
How to get into an internship/vacation program: Advice and Tips for Penultimate Computer Science Students
Gaining work experience via company placements, vacation programs or internships can be invaluable to penultimate computer science graduates. A good internship or vacation program furthers your training and development in the area of computer science and provides workshops and mentoring that allows you to gain real world, practical skills. Undertaking an internship or vacation program in your penultimate year also exposes you to the corporate workplace before your graduate, allowing you to form a professional network you may have to leverage later. For some, it may secure you a long-term position at the company even after your placement finishes.
Although the importance of internships in developing your computer science career varies depending on your preferred field, and hence may not be absolutely necessary in landing a job, it is undeniably true that a good internship is invaluable to getting a head start in your career within the computer science industry.
Finding an Internship
There are different types of internship programs; whilst some are more targeted towards a specific area, others are generalist and provide you with a rotational experience between different fields. The time frame of these internships can also vary, ranging between 12 weeks (vacation work) all the way to 12 months (full –time internship) and students should choose what suits their schedule and degree.
When finding a internship or joining a summer program, you should:
Search for industry leaders
The advantage of interning at a big firm is that they are well structured and ensure maximum impact and exposure. Not only do they provide quality guidance and mentoring and use cutting-edge technology and software, the internships provided can be modelled to cater to your needs if you demonstrate enough commitment and initiative.
Graduate jobs and Internship Fairs
Careers fairs are an effective way to meet your potential employers and gain a general feel for the values and culture of the company you have in mind. Creating a strong impression at a career fair may afford you that extra recognition, which can prove to be useful in being hired as an intern later on.
Approaching organisations
Although there is strong value of interning at a big firm, penultimate graduates should not neglect applying for smaller companies. Most companies seeking interns advertise their programs, but many do not. Students should approach organisations in order to increase their chances of landing an internship. For smaller firms especially, there may be no formal programs, but many are willing to offer vacation work or internships if you express your interest.
Other Sources
Internship providers reach out to universities to find potential interns. Check the careers section on your own university website and sign up for the mailing list.
Computer science summer internships are competitive, so doing your research and applying well in advance is something that is encouraged. Internship programs begin accepting applications as early as April; so penultimate computer science students should be on the lookout early on.
How to get into an internship/vacation program
Undertaking a bachelor’s degree in computer science is the basic criteria for entry into a computer science internship. However, students from other disciplines with demonstrated interest in majoring in computer science, software engineering or a related major are also eligible depending on the nature of the internship. Hence, students must make sure to check their specific requirements and your eligibility before beginning their application process.
Key things that can make your application stand out:
Academic Record
A good academic record is indicative of technical competency so bigger firms hire interns based on merit and require at least a credit-average before anything else is considered.
Key Skills
Whilst some work experience may be desirable, companies also look for transferrable skills that can be attained from involvement in clubs and societies, sport, volunteer work, casual/part-time work, course projects and other activities you engage in. Desirable qualities and characteristics that candidates should be able to demonstrate through your extra-curricular activities include:
- Strong Team skills:
This includes cooperating well with others and respect and value differing opinions, working together to achieve shared goals, supporting others, and maintaining relationships in order to enhance the effectiveness of the team.
- Good Communication:
Candidates must demonstrate their ability to communicate clearly both in written and spoken form. This includes listening attentively and asking questions to ensure that mutual understanding is achieved. At the same time, it also means communicating in a way that is appropriate to the demands of the situation.
- Flexibility:
The ability to cope with competing deadlines and the changing demands of the company, as well as the ability to remain composed during periods of uncertainty and stress.
- Motivation and passion for the Company:
This includes demonstrated knowledge of recent trends in the industry, knowing about what the company does, their values and the industry in which they operate. Also, the individual must show their enthusiasm in learning about new things, even if they go beyond the scope of your assignment, commit to accomplishing challenging goals.
What happens after I apply?
Each company has there own specific and detailed application system. However, especially in the case of large firms, applying online is only the start of the application process. Following on from that, there may be a series of aptitude tests, and multiple interviews including phone interviews and panel interviews.
Computer Science Internships/Vacation Programs:
To find out more about the computer science/software engineering internships or vacation programs that are available click here.
