Google Australia

  • > 100,000 employees

Applications will open Monday 24th February and close Wednesday 8th April 2020. Thank you for your patience while we consider your application.

This program is designed to provide exposure to the technology industry for students who are historically under-represented in this field. Current students majoring in information systems, information technology, applied networking, system administration, and other majors with applicable experience are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must have a right to work in Australia as Google is currently unable to sponsor a visa for this position.

Technical support for a technology company is a big task. As a member of our Information Technology team, you'll be the go-to person for Googlers' computer hardware and software needs, providing front-line user support for all of Google's internal tools and technologies. You'll troubleshoot, respond to enquiries, and find solutions to technical challenges. Beyond the day-to-day, you'll improve user experience for Googlers by contributing to longer term projects and documentation efforts.

You'll problem solve with multiple operating systems (e.g., OS X, Linux, Windows, etc.) and a range of devices (e.g., desktops/laptops, phone systems, video conferencing and various wireless devices, etc.). Additionally, you'll occasionally partner with various teams including Security, Networking and Infrastructure. You're a fast learner and a great communicator who can effectively support the IT needs of global offices of all sizes and Googlers of varying technical backgrounds.

Responsibilities:

  • Complete a technical project with a team of Googlers and other interns.
  • Attend training sessions to build your professional skills and to help set you up for success.
  • Provide support for desktops/laptops, and user access to corporate network and applications, both on the network as well as through remote VPN access.
  • Provide support for services such as office phones, mobile devices, video conferencing and remote access.
  • Provide basic corporate network infrastructure and server support.

Minimum qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related technical field of study.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Returning to a full-time degree for 6 - 12 months upon completing the internship.
  • Experience in troubleshooting applications in one or more of the following networked environments: Linux, Mac, Windows.
  • Ability to configure, upgrade and relocate PC hardware, software and print devices.
  • Demonstrated understanding of LAN/WAN environments.
  • Must have work authorization in Australia.

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)
Engineering & Mathematics
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Air Traffic Control
  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
  • Aircraft Operation & Aviation
  • Automotive & Transport Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering & Construction
  • Communications Engineering
  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Fire & Safety Engineering
  • Geomatic Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Marine Engineering
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mathematics & Statistics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Renewable Energy Engineering
  • Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering
  • Engineering & Mathematics (all other)
IT & Computer Science
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Bioinformatics
  • Computer Graphics & Animation
  • Computer Science (all other)
  • Computer Systems and Networks
  • Cyber Security
  • Data Science
  • Programming & Software Engineering
  • Video Game Development
  • Design & User Experience

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Study fields
    Engineering & Mathematics
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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About the employer

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Google Australia

Number of employees

> 100,000 employees

Industries

R&D and Manufacturing

Google hires bright, curious people from many different fields who are all united by wanting to do cool things that matter.