2025 Australia - Summer Internship

Our Why 

Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people's lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow. 

About the Opportunity (your why)  

Are you ready to kick-start your career in technology? At Datacom, we're passionate about developing future talent and creating opportunities for growth. We're excited to offer internship opportunities for students and early-career professionals who want to gain hands-on experience and learn from our industry experts.

How It Works:
We're still shaping demand for specific roles, so rather than applying for one fixed position, you'll be matched based on your skills, interests, and available opportunities during the recruitment process. Whether you're curious about tech, passionate about problem-solving, or eager to learn, we'll help you find the right fit.

Options Available:

• Unpaid work experience: Short-term, placements, exposure to the tech industry.
• Paid internships: Longer placements with broader responsibilities.

What will our placements looks like?

As an Intern your focus will be on continuous improvement, becoming familiar with Datacom's strategy and direction and working to build relationships internally and externally. Your role may include tasks such as,

• Assisting with delivery administration of projects/tasks under guidance by other team members
• Be committed to continuous improvement and professional development - Attend and participate in training and development activities.
• Ownership and timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Collaborating with other team members, helping the team as required.
• Building and maintaining positive ongoing relationships internally.
• Assisting the team to succeed by being self-organising, completing work in a timely manner, identifying risks, and sharing concerns with team members.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of development plans.

What we're looking for

• Students or recent graduates from any discipline (no prior tech experience required).
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Enthusiasm and a great attitude
• Self-Learners, people passionate about Learning
• Team player, able to collaborate in a team
• Good communicator

What's Next?
Submit your expression of interest and tell us about your skills, interests, and what excites you about technology. We'll connect you with opportunities that match your profile. 

About our Early Careers Programme

This is a short-term placement, however if you join Datacom permanently as an Early Career, you'll join our Early Careers Programme. The Early Careers Team will be part of your journey for the first 12 months of your career. Supporting you through Induction, mentoring, events and regularly offering you extra resources and opportunities to help grow your career and connect you with your wider peer group all while you embed in your new permanent role.

Why join us here at Datacom? 

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand's largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us. 

We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill-out spaces, remote working, flexi-hours and professional development courses to name a few. You'll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment. 

We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia and New Zealand's largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities. 

We want Datacom to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone and take pride in the steps we have taken and continue to take to make our environment fun and friendly, and our people feel supported. 

Requirements

• Full Working Rights in Australia
• Currently living in Australia
• Please note: These are entry level opportunities, ideal for people just starting out in their careers. If you have relevant experience greater than 12 months, then you may be better aligned to an Associate level role