This placement opportunity is part of an identified recruitment initiative designed to increase female representation in the defence industry. Female Electronics and Electrical Engineering students are encouraged to apply.
Organisational Overview:
APC Technology develops cutting-edge computer displays and technology solutions designed to withstand extreme environments and meet specialised industry needs. They design, engineer and manufacture a wide range of robust products, including intrinsically safe tablets, hazardous area-certified devices, and food-grade panel PCs.
Their innovative approach combines state-of-the-art design capabilities with in-house prototyping and testing facilities, allowing them to create customised solutions that push the boundaries of performance and durability. Their products, such as the F110G6 tablet featuring 11th Generation Intel Core processors, deliver exceptional performance and responsiveness in challenging conditions.
APC Technology's expertise spans multiple industries, offering versatile and highly specific solutions to meet diverse client needs. They provide comprehensive services, from concept development to manufacturing and long-term sustainment, ensuring their technology systems remain functional throughout their lifecycle.
With their multi-million-dollar engineering site and commitment to innovation, APC Technology continues to redefine the frontiers of possibilities in specialised computer displays and rugged technology solutions.
Internship scope:
This internship opportunity is open to penultimate and final-year students studying Electrical & Electronic Engineering.
Job summary:
The Project Management Engineer – Intern supports APC Technology’s PMO in improving the structure, visibility, and governance of active engineering projects. The role focuses on reviewing existing project data, assisting with project definition and contributing to the rollout of a new Project Management framework.
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused internship where students work with real project information, engineering teams and management tools to support better planning, reporting and decision-making across the business.
Position Responsibilities:
Project Structuring and Definition
- Review and analyse existing project information across MS Planner and related tools
- Assist in categorising and triaging active projects based on scope, status and attributes
- Help define project objectives, deliverables, stakeholders and timelines
- Support the development of project registers, tools and reports
Program Management Support
- Assist the PMO in implementing APC’s evolving Program Management framework
- Support alignment of individual projects to broader program objectives
- Contribute to the development of templates, standards and governance artefacts
Data Consolidation
- Organise and consolidate project data into structure, consistent formats
- Identify gaps, inconsistencies or risks in existing project records
Stakeholder Engagement
- Working with engineering, operations and delivery teams to gather project information
- Participate in project and program meetings
- Support preparation of status updates and internal communications
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve project tracking and workflows
- Provide feedback on the usability of tools and systems
- Assist with refining governance and reporting practices
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of placement, interns will gain:
- Practical exposure to project and program management in a technical environment
- Experience working on real defence and industrial engineering projects
- Understanding of PMO structures, governance and delivery frameworks
- Hands-on experience with tools such as Microsoft Planner and project tracking systems
- Insight into real-world engineering delivery within a design and manufacturing environment
Work Structure and Deliverables
- Structured 8–20-week placement program
- Combination of onboarding, guided project work and mentorship
- Regular check-ins and progress reviews with the PMO
By the end of the placement, interns will have contributed to:
- A clearly defined and structured set of active projects
- Improved project visibility and tracking
- Supporting documentation and templates for program management
- A more scalable and mature program management framework
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: 19 October 2026 (11.59pm)
Anticipated Internship Commencement Date: From November 2026