Organisational Overview
Since our establishment in 1999, Raytheon Australia has been focused on delivering capability and innovative solutions in support of the Australian Defence Force’s mission.
As the nation’s leading provider of whole of life capabilities for the ADF, they partner with Defence and industry to deliver innovative and reliable solutions to enable the ADF to safeguard our nation.
With an in-country history spanning more than two decades, they have a sovereign capability and workforce supported by the strengths of RTX.
Our team of 1,300 employees, includes over 700 engineers and technicians, enabling them to successfully deliver on a range of diverse programs in above-water systems, underwater systems, joint battlespace systems, weapons, and space and mission systems.
Internship Scope
This internship opportunity is open to second year or final year students studying in the area of Project Accounting and Finance at Adelaide University or Flinders University.
Expected learning outcomes include:
- Exposure to complex project accounting within the defence industry
- Broad exposure within the Project Management field
- Exposure across to various stakeholder/ department management.
- Exposure across project accounting within a national organisation
Anticipated tasks include:
- Cash management; including customer variable cost reimbursement invoices + recurring invoicing.
- Support Project creation and cost code set-up and maintenance in the Accounting System.
- Cost monitoring – track and analyse project expenditure against budget. Working closely with the Project Manager to manage allocated budget per work scope.
- Support monthly forecast for Bookings, Sales, Profit & Cash for program portfolio.
Internship Duration:
- Up to 14 weeks with the flexibility to work part-time or full-time depending on study commitments.
Student Eligibility:
Successful applicants must be:
- Australian citizens only, residing in South Australia
- Enrolled in a relevant undergraduate discipline in Adelaide University or Flinders University
- Eligible to undertake a credit-bearing internship course for this internship experience
Application Closing: Sunday, 12 July 2026 (11.59pm)
Anticipated Internship Commencement Date: From 15 August 2026
Application Process:
To be considered for this internship and the Defence Industry Connection Program Scholarship (valued at up to $7,500), please complete your application by following these steps:
- Register your resume/profile here: https://defencescholarships.aigroup.com.au/register-login/
- Click “Apply” at the top of this placement advertisement.
Shortlisted applicants will be advised of the outcome approximately two to three weeks after application closing date.
For any queries, please contact the DICP Team (Saba or Taryn) at dicp@australianindustrygroup.com.au.
