International Students
Get ready for work abroad
Are you planning to return home to work after you graduate? Or are you thinking about an international career in a different country?
To get started... you should do some research about the job market at home or in the country in which you want to work.
Visit Going Global to find out information about working in different countries, directories of international employers, and listings of currently available graduate positions and internships.
Get ready for work in Australia
Equip yourself to be competitive in the Australian job market by reading the Australia Country Guide and find out how to:
- Get work experience in Australia
- Research your job opportunities
- Attend Careers Events, International Careers Evening and Employers on Campus presentations
- Have a competitive resume and cover letter - concise, accurate, and targeted to the position you are seeking
- Practise your interview skills
- Improve your English language skills
Click here to read the Australia Country Guide
Can I find out about immigration?
The International Student Centre hosts presentations on campus from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), at which a Department representative presents information about immigration, permanent residency and Australian citizenship. These presentations are held at mid year and near the end of the year. For information, contact the International Student Centre.
Each year, the Careers Service hosts an International Careers Evening, also attended by DIAC. Enquire about the event via email or search CareerHub for event details.
Students can also visit the following for information about visiting, working, studying or living in Australia:
2. Call DIAC on 131 881
3. Phone GSM enquiry line on 1300 364 613
4. Website GSM enquiry
5. Global Feedback Unit
6. Migration Unit (registered): www.mara.gov.au
Can I get graduate work without Permanent Residency (PR)?
Large organisations often want candidates to have PR before they can be offered graduate vacancies. However, some organisations do not require it, so it is important to check. Explore opportunities with smaller organisations, or part time and contract work.
Get the news and keep yourself informed
- Sign up for CareerHub
- Set up a personal account on GoingGlobal
- Come to the International Careers Evening, held in October of each year
- Attend Career Workshops such as the Resume Club to prepare your application documents (Resume, Cover Letter etc)
Build your skills
The Careers Service provides resources that can help you build your employability. Workshops and seminars are all listed on CareerHub and all bookings are now processed online.
Get a hand from the Career Counsellor
Talking with a Career Counsellor can help you to clarify your career plans, provide a different perspective on your thinking, and support you in your decision making. The Career Counsellor can help you to:
- Develop your own solutions and plans
- Understand more about successful job search strategies
- Discuss career choices that are of interest to you
- Identify your strengths
- Work on job search skills
To get the most out of your appointment with the Career Counsellor, do some thinking and preparation beforehand. Think about the skills you have and the kinds of work that appeal to you. Find out who is employing graduates from your discipline; find out the kinds of jobs your degree will lead you to. Go to your appointment with ideas to discuss.
Our Career Counsellor is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, to book a time please phone (08) 8313 5123.
Get your resume in shape
Your resume is part of the package you will use to introduce yourself to a potential employer. You will modify it to suit the different jobs you are interested in, and to suit the expectations of different countries.
Visit GoingGlobal or CareerHub for advice about putting your resume together. If you would like someone at the Careers Service to check your resume for you, please sign up to attend a Resume Club or call (08) 8313 5123.
Language and Cultural Exchange Program
The International Student Centre organises a Language and Cultural Exchange Program which encourages all staff and students to interact with people from another culture/country on campus through mutual exchange. It is a fun and rewarding program, open to international and domestic students as well as university staff. For domestic students, this could be an advantage that enhances your career prospects both overseas and within Australia!
The program consists of two schemes:
- Language Exchange Program: if you already have a second language and/or are learning another language as part of your degree, this is the program for you
- Cultural Exchange Program: if you wish to socialise and befriend students from different countries without having to learn the language, please select this program
Note: if English is your second language and you are not enrolled in a language course, please select the Cultural Exchange Program.
To find out more about this opportunity for language exchange or social/cultural interaction, visit the Language and Cultural Exchange Program website or call the International Student Centre on 08 8313 0556.
