Graduate recruitment program timeframes

As early as February / March each year employers begin to recruit final year students for graduate positions to commence work at the beginning of the following year. These programs offer leadership development through structured training, mentoring and work rotations. For the best results early preparation is essential!

Get ready for graduate recruitment by visiting the Careers Centre, utilising our resources and expertise and attending relevant campus careers events.

Finding graduate opportunities

Employer events

Discover the graduate employment opportunities offered by major companies and public sector departments by attending Careers Fairs and on-campus employer presentations. Check CareerHub for details.

Job listings

Check the jobs listings in CareerHub regularly for graduate job opportunities.

Employer promotional material

Visit the Careers Centre to view and collect promotional brochures provided by employers.

Collect free copies of the Graduate Opportunities and Unigrad publications, containing employer profiles of major graduate recruiters.

Utilise smart job search strategies

If you miss out on securing a graduate program position, don’t worry. Concentrate on finding a regular full-time job in your area of interest. We recommend a look at our Smart Job Search strategies to get started.

Research employers

Click here to prepare properly for applications and interviews.

Use Careers Centre resources

The Careers Centre can help you prepare for applications and selection processes through:
 

• Successful Graduate Applications Information to get started
• Seminars and workshops - the Careers Centre offers regular workshops and seminars to assist students with successful job search and applications. Check CareerHub for the latest.
• Careers Resource Library – including employment related reference books, DVDs and take away promotional material
• CareerLaunch – Collect or Download this free publication containing useful articles on job search, career planning, applications, resumes, interviews and tips from former students.

International students

Click here for Advice and assistance for international students seeking graduate positions in Australia.

Feedback: student recruitment experience

Feedback from students and graduates on their recruitment experiences and use of the Careers Centre ensures our service is relevant to student and industry needs.

If you have recently applied for graduate or vacation employment we would really appreciate you taking the time to provide some feedback to the Careers Centre. Your feedback will assist us to improve our services for future students.

If you have been successful in obtaining a graduate position we would love to hear about your experience for our success stories page.