Orne is studying a Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts (History and Global Politics) double degree at Adelaide University and joined Babcock in November 2025 as an Intern. He was invited to stay on as an Undergraduate and has become a highly valued member of our Corporate Affairs team.
We caught up with Orne to chat about his role and his experience as a member of Babcock’s Early Careers program.
Share with us a little about your background and why you chose Babcock.
Before joining Babcock, I worked as an Electorate Officer and Parliamentary Assistant in the Parliament of South Australia. In these roles, I supported community engagement and policy research. This experience strengthened my interest in corporate affairs and government relations.
Babcock has strong reputation in the marine and aviation sectors, which were areas of defence that interested me when searching for a commercial internship. When the opportunity to become a Corporate Affairs Intern at Babcock became available, I saw it as a great opportunity.
Tell us about the experience you gained during your internship.
During my internship, in the Corporate Affairs team, I had the opportunity to contribute to a range of tasks that supported effective stakeholder engagement and event delivery including drafting letters and analysis of State and Federal Parliamentary Sessions and Hearings.
A standout experience was playing a role in the development of Babcock’s new customer relationship management system.
Did you find Babcock and your colleagues to be supportive during your time as an intern?
During my internship, I received strong support from my line manager, who provided structured guidance and mentorship on tasks and projects.
The Early Careers team was also incredibly supportive, regularly checking in with me, and the other interns, to discuss our progress, address any concerns and answer general questions.
You now have an undergraduate role – tell us about being offered this opportunity and what being an undergraduate entails.
Being offered an undergraduate position was very rewarding and expressed to me that Babcock is an organisation that invests in the development of its early career professionals.
As a Government Relations Undergraduate, I have been given more autonomy to support stakeholder engagement by conducting research and analysis of important legislative updates and political news, preparing written briefs and assisting the Business Development Team during the early stages of market opportunities.
What makes Babcock a good place to work?
Babcock’s strength as a workplace comes from the genuine kind, warm, welcoming and inclusive culture the organisation has developed.
Babcock as an organisation also emphasises empowering each person to collaborate with their team to achieve success, which has helped Babcock build a great collaborative culture that makes it an enjoyable place to work.
What advice would you give to people looking at applying for an internship?
I would encourage university students from all walks of life and academic backgrounds to apply to Babcock because it is a very welcoming organisation that values skill development and emphasises teamwork.
In preparation, I would also recommend taking the time to understand Babcock’s values and the defence projects the company works on. Be prepared to explain clearly why you are interested in an internship opportunity with Babcock, aligning your interest in Babcock with specific academic and professional experiences.
Learn more about Babcock’s Early Careers program
Our Early Careers program provides a range of pathways to help launch your career, gain first-hand experience and develop the knowledge and skills that can open up a world of opportunities.
Join us as a Graduate, Apprentice, Trainee or Intern for the opportunity to work on some truly inspiring projects.
Read more on our Early Careers page or visit us at an upcoming careers event.