Engineering & Technology Intern - Defence Industry Internship Program

DIIP Job Advertisement Description 

Engineering & Technology Internships – Defence Industry Internship Program (DIIP) 

Are you a motivated engineering or technology undergraduate student looking to gain real world experience and explore opportunities in Australia’s defence industry? 

The Defence Industry Internship Program (DIIP) is a national initiative funded by the Australian Government, connecting high-potential university students with innovative small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) across Australia's defence industry. 

Through a paid 450-hour internship, you'll apply your university studies in a professional environment, contribute to real projects, and gain exposure to the cutting-edge technologies and capabilities that support a growing defence industry sector. You’llalso receive ongoing support from The Career Network team through placement and onboarding, internship check-ins, networking events, and access to career development activities designed to help you make the most of your internship and prepare for your future career. 

Benefits  

As a DIIP intern, you will: 

• Complete a 12-week, 450-hour paid internship with an innovative SME in Australia’s defence industry 
• Gain practical work experience and exposure to real projects 
• Develop technical and professional skills in the workplace 
• Build connections with defence industry professionals and likeminded peers 
• Explore career opportunities within the Australian defence industry 

Internships commence from November 2026 and are ideally completed full-time during the university summer break, with part-time arrangements available where appropriate. 

Interns will receive a weekly wage of $1,239.38 based on a 37.5-hour working week. 

Eligibility 

To be eligible for the program, students must:  

• Be an Australian citizen  
• Be aged 18 years or over  
• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate engineering or technology degree at an Australian university  
• Be in your penultimate (second-last) or final year of undergraduate studies  
• Be available to undertake a 450-hour internship from November 2026, on either a full-time or part-time basis  
• Demonstrate strong academic performance  
• Be eligible to obtain a security clearance to the required level, where applicable 
• Not have previously completed a DIIP internship 

Streams available  

The Engineering stream offers opportunities across a range of disciplines including:      

• Aerospace & Aeronautical 
• Chemical 
• Civil 
• Data Science 
• Electrical & Electronics 
• Industrial & Manufacturing 
• Machine Learning 
• Maritime 
• Materials 
• Mechatronic 
• Mechanical 
• Software & Systems 

The Technology stream offers projects across a range of disciplines including:      

• Information Communication Technology (ICT) 
• Cyber Security 
• Coding & Programming  
• Software Development  
• Data Analytics & Data Science 
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) 
• Machine Learning  
• Robotics & Autonomous Systems 
• Software & Systems Technologies 

All applications will be asked to include the following documents: 

• Resume / CV 
• Evidence of Australian citizenship 
• Academic Transcript 
• Academic Reference  

Applications close Sunday 30th of August 2026!  

Ready to apply?  

Submit your application via the DIIP website: https://diip.com.au/ 

For any assistance with your application please contact the DIIP team:  

E | *************@thecareernetwork.com.au  

P | +03 9696 8***  

DIIP is managed by The Career Network (TCN) on behalf of the Australian Government of Defence. Only eligible applicants who complete the online application form will be considered for the program.