Software Development Intern

About BetterCareMarket BetterCareMarket is an Australian eCommerce business providing healthcare, mobility and independent living products that help people live more independently and confidently. As a Registered NDIS Provider, we support customers, carers and healthcare professionals across Australia through our online store and a growing range of digital platforms. Technology plays an important role in how we operate. Alongside our eCommerce platform, we actively develop and improve internal applications, customer and professional portals, integrations, automation tools and other software solutions. Check us out here: https://www.bettercaremarket.com.au/ About the internship We’re looking for a Software Development, Computer Science, IT or related student who wants to move beyond university projects and gain hands-on experience working with real business systems. This is a 4-month Software Development Internship where you’ll work on active development projects across our eCommerce business. Rather than spending your internship observing from the sidelines, you’ll be given ownership of clearly defined projects and problems, with support and guidance from our team. Depending on your experience, you may contribute to applications, portals, integrations, automation tools, databases and improvements to the software platforms we use every day. Our approach to training is based on responsibility, trust and communication. We’ll give you room to investigate problems, propose solutions and take ownership of your work. In return, we expect you to communicate proactively, ask questions when needed and keep the team informed about progress, challenges and next steps. What you’ll be working on Developing and improving web applications, portals and internal business toolsWorking on front-end and back-end development projectsBuilding and maintaining functionality using technologies such as Python, Vue.js, Laravel and MySQLWorking with APIs and integrations between different business platformsSupporting development around our eCommerce environmentInvestigating technical problems and proposing practical solutionsWorking with databases, data flows and application logicUsing GitHub and version control as part of the development processTesting, debugging and improving existing functionalityDocumenting your work so projects can be maintained and developed furtherExploring opportunities for automation and more efficient business processesTaking responsibility for defined development projects from initial problem through to testing and implementationYou won’t be working on hypothetical exercises. You’ll be contributing to real systems used within an established Australian eCommerce business. What we’re looking for We don’t expect an intern to know everything. We are looking for someone who already has a solid technical foundation and is ready to put it into practice. Ideally, you’ll have experience with some of the following: PythonVue.jsMySQLLaravelGit and GitHub or another version control systemAPIs and system integrationsHTML, CSS and JavaScriptGeneral web application developmentExperience with an eCommerce platform such as Magento, Shopify or WooCommerce is a strong advantage, but not essential. More importantly, we’re looking for someone who: Enjoys solving technical problemsCan investigate an issue rather than waiting for every step to be explainedTakes responsibility for the work they agree to completeCommunicates proactively when they have questions or encounter problemsIs comfortable learning unfamiliar systems and technologiesHas good attention to detailCan work independently while still collaborating closely with a teamWants to understand how software development works inside a real business What’s in it for you? This internship is designed to give you practical development experience that you can actually talk about in your next interview. You’ll work with live systems, real users and genuine business requirements rather than completing isolated internship exercises. You’ll have the opportunity to: Take ownership of defined development projectsBuild practical experience across front-end, back-end, databases and integrationsLearn how development decisions affect a live eCommerce businessWork with existing platforms as well as new applications and toolsStrengthen your GitHub and development portfolio with relevant commercial experienceExperience the full development process from identifying a problem through to implementationWork closely with a small team where your contribution is visibleFor someone who is proactive, technically curious and ready to take responsibility, there is plenty of scope to learn. Practical details Duration: 4 months Commitment: Minimum 3 days or 24 hours per week Location: Crows Nest, Sydney NSW Office attendance: This is an in-person internship. You must be available to work regularly from our Crows Nest office. We do not offer fully remote internships. Remuneration: Unpaid internship; local travel costs covered Placement: We particularly welcome students completing an approved internship or vocational placement as part of their university or education program. Work rights: You must hold appropriate Australian work rights for the duration of the internship. Start date: As soon as possible. We are ideally looking for someone who can start immediately, with 1 October 2026 as the latest possible commencement date. How to apply Apply directly through LinkedIn with your CV. We’d also love to see examples of what you’ve built. If you have a GitHub profile, portfolio, university project, personal development project or an application you’re proud of, please include a link with your application. You don’t need years of commercial experience. We’re much more interested in seeing what you can build, how you approach problems and whether you’re ready to learn, communicate and take ownership of your work. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of the next stage of the application process.