About the program

We’re looking for the next generation of cyber superstars to join the Victorian Government Cyber Internship Program.

Recent graduates with a Certificate IV in Cyber Security can apply for our paid internship program.

Interns will get hands-on experience and develop their cyber skills in the Victorian Government.

You’ll work in the Department of Government Services (DGS) where cyber experts work to protect the government from cyber threats and responds to cyber incidents.

Interns may be placed in a team working in one of the following areas:

Incident response
Cyber awareness and education
Threat intelligence
Governance, risk and compliance
Project management.

You’ll work with an incredibly knowledgeable and experienced team who’ll support you throughout the program.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who:

has foundational cyber security skills and a strong desire to learn, grow and succeed within the industry
has great communication skills
is flexible and adaptable to change
shows initiative and accountability for their work
is comfortable working in a team.

DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace.

We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disability and neurodiversity.

What's in it for you

You'll get:

a 6-month paid internship
a starting annual salary of $58,539 (pro-rata) plus 11.5% superannuation
personal and professional training
tailored learning and development opportunities
flexible working conditions such as hybrid working
a chance to build networks with like-minded colleagues across government
access to future career opportunities that are only available to people who work in the Victorian Public Service.

The positions are full-time (38 hours a week) but we're open to requests for flexible working or part-time hours.

How to apply

Candidates are selected through a competitive process facilitated through Hoban Australia.

Applications close Sunday 3 November 2024.

Apply now

About the Department of Government Services

The Department of Government Services (DGS) was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone's experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government. We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses. We are doing this by connecting and digitising our systems and platforms across state and local government as well as streamlining our corporate and procurement services.

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment that is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DGS has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DGS employees be fully vaccinated.

Cyber Defence Centre Internship Program

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