Murdoch & DXC launch AI internship to boost tech skills in WA
DXC Technology and Murdoch University have introduced a new internship programme designed to provide Western Australian undergraduates with practical skills in artificial intelligence and technology. The initiative aims to align academic learning with industry needs across key sectors in Western Australia, including mining, government, utilities, travel, and transport.
Programmeme objectives
The collaboration between the global technology services provider and the university seeks to address increasing workforce demands triggered by major infrastructure projects across the state. Students will participate in real-world projects with DXC and its industry clients, gaining experience intended to prepare them for employment in the region's technology landscape.
Workforce demand
Many employers in Western Australia report a shortage of qualified technology graduates, especially as automation and digital transformation strategies accelerate across industry sectors. The internship programme intends to strengthen the local pipeline of skilled graduates by offering practical work experience alongside university studies. Interns will earn academic credit, bridging academic knowledge with workplace skills.
"This initiative with Murdoch University aims to deliver broader benefits to the Western Australian economy by strengthening its pipeline of skilled graduates. By aligning academic learning with industry needs, this program will help boost local employment outcomes and ensure graduates are well-prepared to meet workforce demands," said Seelan Nayagam, President, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, DXC Technology.
Industry integration
Students from Murdoch University will engage directly with technology experts at DXC and its customer organisations as part of their placements. They will participate in project delivery, technology solutions, and gain exposure to practical innovation. By doing so, participants will acquire skills relevant to current industry challenges and workforce expectations.
Murdoch University serves more than 22,000 students across its campuses in Australia, Singapore, and Dubai, with technology courses highlighted as a key area for graduate employment. The university's emphasis on research partnerships and industry collaboration underpins the internship strategy. Murdoch's academic leadership said that producing industry-ready graduates is central to its curriculum planning and student engagement efforts.
"Murdoch University's focus is on producing the next generation of IT professionals that are industry-ready. We achieve this by working with industry and research partners to identify the skills needed in the future. All students can develop these skills in practical units, internships and projects, including real-world experiences and helping to solve complex world problems as well as theoretical work. Our partnership with DXC reflects a shared commitment to preparing students for the future and strengthening Western Australia's job market," said Professor David Parry, Dean of IT at Murdoch University.
Ongoing commitments
DXC Technology has an ongoing history of working with state and federal governments, as well as local and international businesses, to support technology and employment outcomes in Western Australia. The launch of the internship programme extends these efforts, with a focus on building skills pathways and supporting the state's digital transformation agenda.
