Role Title: UWA DSI Research Analyst and Communications Internship
Organisation: UWA Defence and Security Institute
Internship Period: Summer (November - December)
Location: Crawley
The UWA Defence and Security Institute (DSI) is focused on investigating Australia’s role in the Indo-Pacific. It will play a central role in helping to develop Australia’s sovereign defence capabilities in WA by working with local, state and federal governments, industry and business, research institutions and the community to help generate solutions towards a peaceful, prosperous and secure Australia and Indo-Pacific region.
The DSI is committed to serving as a hub for the university and the WA community, drawing together UWA academics and researchers with practitioners and partners across the State and the nation. With a focus on the dynamic Indo-Pacific region we leverage local perspectives and expertise on issues such as disruptive and converging technologies; defence industry; defence capability development and maritime security; Australia’s international and defence relations and regional security.
This internship position will assist the UWA DSI team to advance its research, analysis, publication and engagement activities focusing on Australia’s defence and security issues and relationships in the Indo-Pacific region. They will also assist in engaging and enhancing the Institute’s stakeholder engagement and community in Western Australia. The Intern, under supervision from the team, will assist in media, social media strategies, stakeholder engagement and outreach.
UWA Defence and Security Institute (UWA DSI) is committed to serving as a hub for the university and the WA community, drawing together UWA researchers and educators with practitioners and partners across the State and the nation. With a focus on the dynamic Indo-Pacific region we leverage local perspectives and expertise on issues such as disruptive and converging technologies; defence industry; defence capability development and maritime security; Australia’s international and defence relations and regional security.