Mechanical Engineering Intern
Posted on March 15, 2026 by Babcock International
- Adelaide, Australia
- N/A
- Internship
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Location:
Adelaide, SA, AU, 5000
Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite
- Kick start your Engineering career with a global company!
- Contribute towards meaningful work
- Gain real-life experience prior to your final year
Babcock Australasia is excited to welcome curious minds and emerging talent into our Engineering Internship Program. If you're passionate about solving real-world problems and eager to explore the dynamic world of Defence, this is your chance to gain hands-on experience with a team that values your perspective.
This 12-week paid internship is designed for students in their penultimate year of study towards a Degree or Masters in Mechanical Engineering.
From day one, you’ll be immersed in real work—contributing to active projects, collaborating with experienced professionals, and gaining exposure to the tools, technologies, and challenges that shape our industry. You won’t just observe—you’ll participate, problem-solve, and grow.
Based across our Adelaide locations including the CBD, Keswick, and Woodville North, you’ll build your technical and soft skills while discovering where your strengths shine. You’ll be mentored by industry experts, encouraged to ask questions, and welcomed into a team that values collaboration and innovation.
We believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone feels empowered to grow. If you’re ready to explore your potential and make a difference, we’re ready to meet you.
As an Intern, you will need to:
- Be in your penultimate year of study of a University Degree;
- Be an Australian Citizen in order to be eligible for Defence Security Clearance;
- Possess exceptional communication skills;
- Demonstrate initiative and the ability to prioritise workload;
- Be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite;
- Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, collaborative environment;
- Be able to commence our program on 23rd November 2026 to 19th February 2027.
We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career as well as:
- Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer.
- Babcock’s supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave.
- Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan.
- As a principles driven organisation, our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with our Principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.
So, what are you waiting for?
If you’re ready to kick start your career with a global company apply today whose purpose is to create a safe and secure world, together, jump online and submit you application. Remember to attach your resume plus current transcripts.
To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.
This position requires working with, or exposure to, US and AU export controlled technology; compliance with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the AU Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 will be assessed.
Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.
Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
Job Segment: Entry Level Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Intern, Engineer, Engineering, Entry Level
Advertised until:
April 14, 2026
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