Defence Industry Connection Program
Host Companies
Secure government funding to host students for placement opportunities through the Defence Industry Connection Program
Defence Industry Connection Program (DICP) is a South Australian Government funded initiative delivered by Australian Industry Group. It connects defence aligned organisations with high calibre undergraduate students from Adelaide University and Flinders University for unpaid structured, work integrated learning placements.
Who Can Host?
Defence Industry Connection Program (DICP) partners exclusively with defence‑aligned organisations operating in South Australia
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) receive grants of $2,500 per intern for hosting students; while Primes (defence organisations with 200 or more employees) can utilise government instead of organisational funding for awarding DICP Scholarships of up to $7,500 to selected interns all around the year.
Program Benefits
- Access talented enrolled undergraduate students from any discipline of study and not just engineering students to add value to real defence‑aligned projects while building your future workforce.
- Host all year round flexibly and not just during summer
- Receive scoping, candidate matching and onboarding support from Project Officers, giving you additional resources and time to invest elsewhere in your business
- Tap into a pre‑screened student pool available at any time for fast-pacing recruitment
- Structure placements tailored to business needs, opting for part‑time or full‑time arrangements that suits business needs and students’ study commitments
- Avoid employment contracts and payroll hassles by utilising University Work Integrated Learning Agreements for unpaid placements
- SMEs receive $2,500 per student to offset placement costs, while students receive the government‑funded DICP scholarship.
Partner with DICP
To share your organisation’s capability areas, workforce needs and preferred engagement model for access to DICP funding and support, contact us.
Focal Contact: Saba Ashraf
Email: saba.ashraf@australianindustrygroup.com.au
Alternate Email: dicp@australianindustrygroup.com.au
DICP Host – Student Recruitment Options
Option A. Select a student through your own recruitment channels
Share student details with us and we will verify their eligibility for DICP Scholarship
Option B. Utilise DICP to advertise a Student Placement on University Websites
Submit a specific student placement opportunity to be advertised through the Defence Industry Connection Program.
Eligible candidates will be identified and matched based on your role requirements.
For placements you do not wish to advertise, DICP project officers can recommend suitable candidates directly from the existing DICP student applicant pool.
Project Officers will work with you to organise and conduct interviews as well as relay outcomes to students
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Ongoing Support for Hosts
Post selection, Project officers will connect you with the University to finalise the internship details through the University WIL Teams for execution of WIL Agreement.
During the placement, Project Officers will check in with you on a regular basis to ensure internship progress is on track to meet workforce objectives.