The top intern programs of 2023

Top intern programs

Keen to undertake an internship? Check out this list of the best places to apply

If you’ve been researching top intern programs in Australia, you’ve landed on the right page.

Here are all the epic employers providing a great experience for their interns. We’ve even made notes on the ones that are especially awesome if you’re on a STEM study and career path, and also how you can combine this with your ‘X’, which is your passion, interest or hobby.

So how was this list made? The Top Intern Programs list was created by the Australian Association of Graduate Employers from a survey of over 1800 undergraduates who were part of their employer’s intern program throughout 2022 and 2023. Their feedback was used to identify the top programs, which you can check out below.

The top intern programs of 2023

1. NTT
STEM: Technology
X: Business

2. RAA
STEM: Maths + data
X: Finance

3. Atlassian
STEM: Technology, engineering
Read more about STEM opportunities at Atlassian here!

4. AustralianSuper
STEM: Maths + data
X: Finance

5. E&P Financial
STEM: Maths + data
X: Finance, law, business, economics

6. Allens
Industry: Law

7. Xero
STEM: Technology
X: Finance

8. Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Industry: Law

9. McGrathNicol
STEM: Maths + data, technology
X: Cyber security, economics, finance

10. IMC Trading
STEM: Technology
X: Finance, economics

11. carsales.com
STEM: Technology
X: Business

12. Clayton Utz
Industry: Law

13. Gilbert & Tobin
Industry: Law

14. King & Wood Mallesons
Industry: Law

15. Herbert Smith Freehills
Industry: Law

16. The University of Melbourne
STEM: Technology
X: Education

17. Chevron Australia
STEM: Engineering, technology
X: Resources & energy

18. Commonwealth Bank of Australia
STEM: Maths + data, technology, engineering
X: Finance, cyber security
Read more about STEM opportunities at CBA here!

19. MinterEllison
Industry: Law

20. Grant Thornton
STEM: Math + data
X: Finance, business, economics, law

21. Rio Tinto
STEM: Engineering, science, technology
X: Resources & energy

22. EY
STEM: Technology, engineering, maths + data
X: Finance, economics

23. Hatch
STEM: Engineering
X: Resources & energy

24. Alcoa Australia
STEM: Engineering
X: Resources & energy

25. Public Transport Authority of WA
STEM: Engineering, technology
X: Environment, cyber security

26. Mott MacDonald
STEM: Engineering
X: Environment

27. IGO
STEM: Engineering
X: Resources & energy

28. SA Power Networks
STEM: Engineering
X: Resources & energy

29. Clough
STEM: Engineering
X: Design & construction

30. BHP
STEM: Engineering
X: Resources & energy

31. NAB
STEM: Maths + data, technology
X: Finance

32. Telstra
STEM: Engineering, technology
X: Communications

33. Ashurst
Industry: Law

34. Arup
STEM: Engineering
X: Design & construction, environment

35. DLA Piper
Industry: Law

36. Amazon
STEM: Technology
X: Retail

37. Western Power
STEM: Engineering
X: Resources & energy

38. APA Group
STEM: Engineering, technology
X: Resources & energy, cyber security

39. Ergon Energy / Energex
STEM: Engineering, technology, maths + data
X: Resources & energy

40. Newcrest
STEM: Engineering
X: Resources & energy

41. Water Corporation
STEM: Engineering
X: Environment

42. BDO
STEM: Maths + data
X: Finance, cyber security

43. Pitcher Partners
STEM: Maths + data
X: Business, law

44. AECOM
STEM: Engineering
X: Design & construction

45. Thiess
STEM: Engineering
X: Resources & energy

46. CSL
STEM: Science, technology, engineering
X: Health

47. Woodside Energy
STEM: Engineering
X: Resources & energy

48. Transport for NSW
STEM: Engineering, technology
X: Business, design & construction

49. Australian Taxation Office
STEM: Maths + data, technology
X: Finance, business, economics, law, cyber security

50. Laing O’Rourke
STEM: Engineering
X: Design & construction

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Louise Meers

Author: Louise Meers

Louise is Careers with STEM’s digital content strategist. She has a journalism degree from the University of Technology, Sydney and has spent over a decade writing for youth. She is passionate about inspiring young people to achieve their biggest goals and build a better future.

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