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Engineering& TechnologyInternships–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 **** 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,****** 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 ****, on either a full-time or part-time basis
Demonstrate robust 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 30thof August ****!
Ready to apply?
Submit your application via the DIIP website: /
For any assistance with your application please contact the DIIP team:
E| ******
P| +03 **** 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.

📌 Engineering & Technology Intern - Defence Industry Internship Program (Adelaide)
🏢 The Career Network
📍 Adelaide