Internships, placements & projects
Student placements & Projects
The Defence Trailblazer Student Placements & Projects (SPP) program connects students keen to undertake an internship, placement or project with defence industry.
WHAT IS DEFENCE INDUSTRY?
Australian defence industry consists of businesses with an Australian Business Number who are providing or have the capacity to provide defence-specific or dual-use goods, technology or services in a supply chain that leads to the Australian Department of Defence or allied Defence forces.
Want to know what it’s like working in defence industry? Visit the Defence Industry Website.
ARE YOU AN UNDERGRADUATE OR POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK STUDENT?
With unique opportunities on offer, the SPP program is your gateway to invaluable opportunities with industry. Join us and embark on a journey where your academic endeavours seamlessly blend with real-world applications:
- Earn $1,200 per week (pro-rata)
- Dive into a professional workplace environment where you’ll immerse yourself in the culture first-hand
- Apply your technical knowledge and methods to real-life scenarios
- Pursue your interest in new software, technologies and approaches
- Hone your skills under the guidance of industry professionals.
Collaborate with experts, enhancing your technical, interpersonal and communication skills. Sharpen your understanding of how industries work and grow your professional connections, setting the stage for future career success.
Transform yourself into a highly employable individual through hands-on experience and skill development. Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your academic journey and pave the way for a rewarding career in the defence industry.
Current opportunities
Program Benefits
Engage in a paid internship
Get paid up to $1,200 per week (averaging at $33 per hour)
Apply your knowledge
Develop your ability to apply technical knowledge and methods in real-life situations
Build your experience
Opportunity to work with professionals & building a sharper perceptions of real-world practice
Increase key skills
Increased technical, interpersonal and communication skills to jump-start your professional career
Develop professional networks
Engage with industry supervisors and mentors, and develop professional business networks
Increase employability
Become more employable through skills development and experience
Experience workplace culture
Obtain exposure to a professional workplace, culture, and expectations
Student Testimonials
I found my experience with Diraq to be very valuable in developing my own skills and in gaining a stronger understanding of the quantum technology field. Read more ...
Rosalie O’Brien Nardo
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Quantum Engineering), UNSW
My experience at Praetorian Aeronautics was amazing. I learnt so much about aircraft design, engineering processes and the defence industry. It was a great opportunity to apply the knowledge I had learnt at university to the design of a new aircraft. Read more ...
Rami Andray
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace) and Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, University of Adelaide
My internship with Silentium Defence provided me with challenging and rewarding experience across many interesting engineering problems. The team of engineer and physicists I was a part of were amazing and patient mentors.
Sebastian Cox
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic), University of Adelaide
During my internship with SRC Aus, I experienced a welcoming and supportive work environment, enabling me to further develop my technical and personal skills while feeling comfortable in a team environment. Read more ...
Stacey Heng
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechatronics & Robotics) student and Bachelor of Science (Space Science and Astrophysics) graduate, University of Adelaide
I thoroughly enjoyed the entire internship experience. It was incredibly valuable to gain real-world engineering experience and apply my theoretical knowledge from university in a practical setting at Praetorian Aeronautics. Read more ...
Joshua Carrigan
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) (Aerospace), University of Adelaide
My internship experience at Inovor Technologies was an incredible learning experience for me. I gained real-world insights, explored cutting-edge advancements in the space sector, and even had the opportunity to visit different space companies. Read more ...
Relcy Onil Ruzario
Masters of Data Science, University of Adelaide
My internship with Silentium Defence was an opportunity to learn the importance of effective communication in multi-disciplinary teams to achieve project outcomes. I now more clearly understand how team members’ specialized skills complement each other. I also learnt the importance of becoming proficient in a specific set of skills, rather than trying to master everything.
Edward Praschifka
Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, University of Adelaide
Defence Trailblazer's internship has enabled me to start my career in defence at Halcyon. It provided me with the experience and knowledge to navigate and break into defence industry. Read more ...
Declan Prue
Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace), UNSW