Victorian Government Cyber Internship Program

Are you looking for the opportunity to broaden your skills across key areas in cyber security?

We’re seeking the next generation of cyber professionals to join the Victorian Government Cyber Internship Program. This nine-month paid internship could kickstart your cyber security career!

From day one, you will get hands-on experience in the Victorian Government and grow your cyber skills.

The Victorian Government Internship Program offers a unique opportunity to recent graduates of the Certificate IV in Cyber Security.

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What the Internship provides

As a part of the Victorian Government Cyber Internship Program, you will enjoy:

Competitive Salary: Earn $62,104 (pro-rata), along with 12% superannuation
Professional Development: Access to tailored learning opportunities and ongoing support for your career growth
Mentorship: Work alongside cyber security experts who will guide you and help develop your skills
Networking: Build strong professional relationships within the Victorian Government, opening doors for future career opportunities
Flexibility: Benefit from hybrid work options, providing a flexible approach to work-life balance
Career Pathways: Gain exposure to diverse roles within the public sector and position yourself for future employment opportunities.

The Department of Government Services (DGS) is working to strengthen our state’s defences against cyber threats and aims to improve the government’s response to cyber incidents. You will be at the forefront of cyber security and placed into one of the following streams:

Incident response
Cyber awareness and education
Threat intelligence
Governance, risk and compliance
Security operations.

Join a team of skilled cyber security experts who are committed to supporting you in building critical skills and expanding your network across the Victorian Government. You’ll be in good hands as you embark on this exciting journey.

Our Ideal Candidate

We offer career opportunities and a culturally safe and diverse workplace. We’re looking for people who have/are:

Foundational cybersecurity skills and a strong desire to learn and grow in the industry
Great communication skills
Flexible and adaptable to change
Able to show initiative and accountability in your work
Comfortable working in a team
Strong problem-solving skills.

DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Neurodiversity, and people with disabilities.

We’re committed to inclusive hiring and know that adjustments are needed sometimes. If you need any adjustments to complete your application, assessment task, or interview, please let us know so we can help. You will not be disadvantaged if you request adjustments. We want all applicants to do their best and compete equally.

Who can apply for our Internship?

You are eligible to apply if you:

Have successuly completed the Certificate IV in Cyber Security at a Victorian provider in 2026 (by 30 November 2026)
If completed in 2024 or 2025, further relevant education or workplace-based learning must be demonstrated to maintain contemporary knowledge of cyber security (such as tertiary education, security certifications, hackathons, or workplace cyber initiatives).
Evidence will be requested throughout the recruitment process
Can complete a 6-month internship from February to August 2026
Have relevant rights to work in Australia
Have not taken a voluntary redundancy from the Victorian public sector in the 3 years up to the program start date.

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

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How the selection process works

The stages of the assessment process, include:

Applications open (Monday 28 September)
Applications close (Sunday 18 October)
Online Assessments (late October – mid November)
Panel Interview (late November – early December)
Offers (mid – late December).

You will need to perform strongly in each assessment to progress to the next stage, including application, online activities and interview.

Pre-employment requirements:

Before a final offer of employment is made, preferred candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment misconduct screening declaration and consent form.

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments
Preferred applicants may be asked to provide evidence of their qualifications
All preferred applicants will be required to produce sufficient proof of their identify prior to commencing employment with the department
Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)

Other relevant information:

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 which 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.

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