Who Are You Interning With These Summer Holidays?

When you think of doing an internship over the summer holidays, have you considered ASD?

This article is presented in partnership with the Australian Signals Directorate.

The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) are Australia’s cyber intelligence experts, and are looking for uni students interested in furthering their knowledge in practical roles to undertake a paid 3-month summer internship.

If you’re a STEM, business or psychology student, or thinking about going into these fields, you might be still thinking where you career might take you.

Analyst, Cyber, Data and Technologist Intern.

A key role at ASD is analysing intelligence and delivering information to help protect Australia’s national interests.

There’s a number of different kinds of Intelligence Analysts, but a STEM degree is the perfect way to enter the world of signals intelligence.

For example, as an Analyst intern, you’ll contribute to the day-to-day operations of ASD. You might have the opportunity to; use your data science and analytical skills to implement predictive and prescriptive analytics and machine learning.

Or, you could be investigating new directions in cryptography.

 

Corporate intern.

As a Corporate Intern at the Australian Cyber Security Centre within ASD, you’ll be contribute to our future and support the day-to-day activities that enable our mission.

You might develop and design education and training materials, which could include communications to increase workforce engagement, improve awareness and change behaviour, or conduct asset and financial management activities.

Psychologist Intern.

This is the first year ASD has offered internships for students studying psychology.

As a Psychology Intern, you’ll provide critical support to ASD in a national security environment.

You might be interpreting and utilising psychological assessments including psychometric testing, interviewing and analysis or performing psychological services.

A great way to find out what a career at ASD could look like after you complete your degree is through the ASD internship program – learn more about the program here.