Data Analyst Internship

Program overview

This opportunity is offered as part of a professional internship program that provides end-to-end support before and during the placement. Participants receive career coaching, help with interview and CV preparation, access to an internship success toolkit, a guaranteed 12-week placement, mentoring, insurance, certification, and continued support.

Role summary

As a Data Analyst Intern, you will build practical experience with Australian businesses by working on data collection, analysis, and interpretation that supports business decisions. The placement is designed to help you apply classroom learning in a real work setting.

What you will do

• Prepare and clean datasets so they are ready for analysis.
• Work with tools such as Excel, SQL, and Python to organise and manipulate data.
• Create reports and dashboards using visualisation tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Spot meaningful patterns, trends, and insights in business data.
• Assist teams by turning findings into practical recommendations for real business challenges.

Who this internship suits

This internship is open to university students and recent graduates who want to start a career in data analysis. A basic understanding of analytics concepts, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work well in a professional environment will help you succeed.

Skills and strengths preferred

• Foundational understanding of data analysis methods and concepts.
• Exposure to Excel, SQL, R, Python, or data visualisation tools.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical reasoning.
• Clear written and spoken communication.
• Openness to feedback and a proactive learning mindset.

Learning outcomes

The internship is intended to support your transition from study into employment by giving you hands-on experience in data analytics, exposure to commonly used tools, and support to develop communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. You will also gain mentoring, career guidance, and professional networking opportunities that employers value.

Potential career pathways

By the end of the placement, you may be better prepared to apply for roles such as Junior Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Reporting Analyst, or Graduate Consultant (Analytics).

Why this program stands out

• 1 in 3 interns are offered a job by their host organisation.
• 30,000+ interns have been placed since 2012.
• There are 6,000+ employer connections across Australia.
• The organisation has 10+ years of experience in graduate employability.
• 98% of interns report that the internship improved their job search.
• It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from more than 270 reviews.

Support during placement

The selected candidate will be supported by a dedicated mentor and placement consultant who will provide coaching, guidance, and career advice throughout the internship.