Apply for an IBM internship

Applications are now open

Through this paid internship program, you will be given the opportunity to work on key IBM client projects providing you with industry experience and mentoring from IBM professionals.

On completion of your internship, you have the opportunity to apply for a graduate position at IBM, allowing you to build a career at IBM while residing in regional NSW.

Roles

You could work in one of the following roles upon graduation.

  • Data Specialist
    • As a Data Specialist, you will work alongside IBM specialists in making available, integrating, and optimising structured and unstructured data using database products, technologies, and methods.
    • Typical deliverables examples are database designs, information models (logical, physical, dimensional, etc.), data migration plans, and data warehouses.
    • You will have the opportunity to use your learnings and translate data into intelligence and help organisations take actionable decisions.
    • You will be working with various tools and technologies involving extraction, transformation, data classification, modelling scenarios and developing dashboards and reports.

    Data Analyst

    • Your primary responsibility is to collect, manipulate and analyse data to determine trends using standard methods to provide reports in visual forms.
    • You will learn Data Collection, Data Cleaning, work with large data sets, scripting and coding in R, C++ and/or Python.

    Data Scientist

    • You will convert business problems into an analytics solution using consulting skills and business knowledge to analyse business issues, formulate hypotheses and test conclusions to determine appropriate solutions methods.
    • You will apply statistics, modelling, operations research, computer science and applications, and math to communicate findings to both business and IT leaders.
  • Application Developer
    • As an Application Developer, you will be involved in projects alongside IBM Specialists in translating IT requirements in the design, development, and assembly of components to create custom information systems.
    • The typical examples of your deliverables are functional and technical designs, models, components, code, unit tests, and documentation.
    • As an intern you will be responsible for assisting with the Level 2 and 3 support of the application, including Service Requests, minor software patch updates, maintenance of support documentation and other existing application documentation, and the complete life cycle of minor enhancements.
  • Test Specialist
    • You will be assisting Software Test Specialists by thoroughly checking materials, procedures, and software functions to ensure that customers get high-quality, functional products.
    • You will test on various components and features to identify and fix technical issues.
    • As a Test Specialist you will be responsible for evaluating and running diagnostic tests for software systems to ensure stability and efficiency according to the quality standards. Working alongside IBM’s Test Specialists you will analyse the system's features and write findings reports for improvement and technical resolutions.
  • Project Administrator
    • You will be working with experienced IBM Project Managers and contribute to managing projects.
    • This will involve hands on experience in developing Project Plans, Project Schedules, Project Status Reports, and other project management artefacts using MS Office and other tools.
    • You will have exposure to project financials and learn to track and control budget.
    • You will also be involved in developing a positive and inclusive environment and a high performing team by supporting Project Managers in developing communication materials and organising team events.
  • Business Analyst
    • You will be working closely with an experienced IBM business analysts and project managers to help you learn how to solve complex business problems in the real world.
      You will get a hands-on experience with:
      • Requirements elicitation and discover through workshops and user interviews.
      • Producing requirements documents, business process flows and system process flows.
      • Writing user stories, epics, and acceptance criteria for a development team to execute on.
      • Helping bridge the gap between business and technical team members.
  • Designer
    • Thomas J. Watson said it best: “Good design is good business.” Designers at IBM work to create experiences that work together, work the same, and work for our clients.
    • As a designer you will work with IBM specialists to understand user’s needs and behaviours for the industries in which they work.
    • You will participate in design such as user/design research, interviews, and workshops.
    • You will translate findings into usable, useful, effective, and efficient user experiences and learn how to deliver ideas clearly and quickly to cross-functional teams.

    Service Designer

    • You will conduct design research and facilitate workshops with stakeholders and users.
    • You will map out user journeys and service blueprints.
    • You will visualize and present your findings.
    • Your work will contribute to the collective understanding of the end-to-end, front-to-back experience by mapping the orchestration of events at the intersection of technology, business, and design.

    UX/UI Designer

    • You will test and validate working hypothesis with users through designing and usability testing of wireframes, and low to mid-fidelity prototypes.
    • You will be designing the architecture of the functions and information of the experience, the interaction patterns between functions/information and users/customers, and navigation pathways through an experience.

What is IBM looking for?

  • A passion for technology and business.
  • The ability to understand and assimilate different points of view.
  • A love of working with people in a team-focused environment.
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative culture.
  • The willingness to take ownership of challenging tasks, even beyond your initial scope of responsibility.

Who can apply?

Exceptions may be made for mature-age first-year students who have a history of full-time employment.

  • Students who reside in regional NSW, including online students. However, preference will be given to students who can complete the hours in the IBM office located on Charles Sturt’s Bathurst Campus.
  • Those who have achieved a minimum of a Pass grade on all subjects undertaken to date.
  • Students 18 years or older.
  • Those who reside in regional NSW.
  • Those available to complete any required background checks and security clearances.

What is the commitment?

  • 20 hours per week for a minimum of 1 year.
  • Hours must be completed within normal office hours – Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

How to apply

Email the following to Julie Fairley – IBM Client Innovation Centre Lead (Julie.Fairley@ibm.com):

  • Cover letter.
  • Resume.
  • A video submission (maximum of 3 minutes) covering the role you are applying for and why, including your skills, experience, and areas of interest.
  • Evidence of achieving a pass grade in subjects studied to date.
  • Preferred start date i.e. Intake 1: Monday 3 June 2024 or Intake 2: Monday 2 September 2024.

This is a competitive program with limited internships available.

Applications close

Friday 23 February 2024

Applicants will be notified of the outcome by mid-April 2024.

Internship start date

  • Intake 1: Monday 3 June 2024.
  • Intake 2: Monday 2 September 2024.