Meet Our Team
Our team members are from diverse backgrounds with international work experience.
We have worked collaboratively with many industry partners across different private and public sectors in Australia, China and other Asian countries.
Meet our team to find out how we can assist you.
Tony Zheng
Manager of International Development and Partnerships
Tony holds a Master degree in Computer Science from the University of Adelaide, he has an in-depth understanding of the employment challenges facing international students. Tony is passionate about providing international students with career development support to facilitate their pathway to employment both in Australia and overseas. In 2015, Tony designed and developed the successful China Career Ready Plus (CCR+) program which was the first of its kind in Australia. Tony’s personal experience plus his extensive network of employer contacts in China and Australia are vital to the success of the program. His role focuses on strengthening industry relationships with the university in order to create opportunities for students.
Julia Zhao
Project Coordinator (International Development)
Julia is currently managing international projects to improve career opportunities for international students. She completed a Masters Degree at the University of Adelaide in 2012, majoring in Accounting and Marketing. Before joining the University, Julia was employed in the assurance team at a Big Four accounting firm. Being a former international student from China, Julia is passionate about helping international students to plan a successful career. Using her high-level project management and relationship building skills, her role focuses on facilitating employability initiatives through collaboration between industry and the university.
Candice Tang
International Careers & Employability Officer
Candice is an experienced education industry professional with a keen interest in providing high-quality education consulting and student support services. With years of work experience in the Australian education industry, she has built a deep understanding of international students’ needs and requirements. She graduated with a Bachelor of Accounting from the University of Adelaide and has further developed her knowledge through studying Education Support and Migration Law.
Joanne Li
International Careers & Employability Support Officer
Joanne is a highly experienced communications professional with expertise in educational marketing, graphics and multimedia design. She graduated with a Bachelor of Tourism and Event Management from the University of South Australia as well as a Higher Diploma of Graphic design in Hong Kong. Over the past 10 years working in design and marketing fields, she has assisted numerous corporate organisations and international brands in image design, rebranding and brand strategy. In her current position in the international careers team, she is responsible for external employers and program branding. She enjoys the challenge of working in the international education sector and helping students increase their awareness of industry and employers.
Daniel Wu
Master of Property
From my internship experience as a Project Administration Assistant at Career Services, I was fortunate enough to be a part of the International Project Team and received first-hand information about the recruitment procedures and job markets in Australia and China. During these three months, I have also learnt useful knowledge of how an international project or event can be operated from planning to completion and what should be considered in each stage. I was inspired by connecting with industry professionals from various backgrounds, which enabled me to better understand what types of roles are more suitable for me and what career directions I should pursue in the future. China Career Ready Plus (CCRP) program is such an excellent project for preparing international students to become career-ready. The team members are always friendly, polite and professional. I am so grateful for this opportunity to work closely with them. After this internship, I am more confident to start my next adventure in my career.
Danni Hu
Master of Arts (Interpreting, Translation and Transcultural Communication)
I am so grateful to be given the opportunity of an internship at Career Services because it helped me to hone my professional skills and get a better understanding of workforce culture in Australia. I worked with the international project team as a bilingual translator during my internship. They are so supportive and willing to share their own knowledge and help their interns learn and stay actively involved. As a translation major student, I mainly took charge of the translation for marketing and promotional material as well as the interactive interpreting for the staff exchange program between Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the University of Adelaide. Apart from that, I also tried some new and challenging tasks including job posting, data collection and analysis and emails broadcasted to target student cohorts. This experience was amazing as it offered me the opportunity to get a clearer picture regarding my future career pathway.
Kiven Shan
Master of Computer Science
I am a recent graduate from the University of Adelaide majoring in Master of Computer Science. It was a great honour to join Career Services team as a Project System and Admin Assistant in 2018. Everyone at the Career Services was more than willing to share their knowledge and experience, and guide me in completing each task. My main responsibility was to support the career international project team with data collection and analysis, event support, and the maintenance of online job portal and website. Through this experience, I was able to organise and participate in various events and activities which enabled me to apply the theory and professional knowledge learned in the class into practice. This experience had further enhanced my competency in communication skills, interpersonal skills and working efficiently in a team. The knowledge and skills acquired in this internship influenced and inspired my future career pathway.
Kelly Chung
Bachelor of Economics
My internship with the Careers Services Team at the University of Adelaide has been a priceless learning opportunity, which has given me the opportunity to put theories and concepts learned while pursuing my degree to use, develop critical employability skills, and gain insightful perspectives on the professional world. The internship has been a transformative experience that has contributed to both my professional and personal development. The practical application of theoretical knowledge emphasized the importance of bridging the gap between classroom and real-world scenarios. During my internship, I had the opportunity to enhance my data analysis skills and the privilege of assisting with event coordination, where I gained valuable insights into organizing and executing successful events while honing my organizational and multitasking abilities. I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone at the University of Adelaide’s Careers International Team for making my internship a rewarding experience. The strong bonds I formed and the support I received from my team made this journey truly memorable. I feel incredibly privileged to have been part of this amazing team!
Michael Dong
Master of Arts (Interpreting, Translation and Transcultural Communication)
This brief yet challenging internship at Career Services has been a rewarding experience. The friendly work environment quickly eases your nerves as you embark on the exciting journey, which also serves as a training ground for aspiring future translators and interpreters. Initially, you can feel the tension when you find yourself translating or interpreting in real life rather than practicing in a “canned” classroom simulation. Some of the scenarios will teach you how to prepare for the unexpected so that you do not have to learn it the hard way later in your career. But once you get the hang of it, things stop being intimidating, and you realize that you are a tad better than your old self. And of course, the experience does not end here. Apart from juggling languages, I also get to learn to tame spreadsheets and reach out to students who are eager to enter the workforce. On top of that, expect to be part of some edutaining activities and mingle with interesting people in and out of the university.
Ru Jia
Master of Computing and Innovation
I am a 1st-year student majoring in Master of Computing and Innovation. The opportunity joining in the Career Services International Project team of the University of Adelaide, as an intern of the Project Administrative Assistant (International Program) in 2020 was a great honour for me. From participating in the interview to becoming one of their members, I really appreciate the time working with my brilliant colleagues. Through this work experience, I have a greater understanding of how the university provides job-hunting assistance to international students to meet their specific needs. That included hosting different workshops to guide students in writing a professional resume and enhance their interview skills and networking strategies with potential employers, as well as providing useful recruitment information both in Australia and overseas markets. I have benefited significantly by engaging in various career-related events during my internship at Career Services, which not only strengthened my communication skills, but also enriched the knowledge of my industry and connected with outstanding industry professionals. All of these experiences have helped me to achieve self-improvement and made my first year of study more colourful.
Sean Zhang
Master of Accounting and Marketing
As a Master of Accounting and Marketing student, working in Career Services as a Project Administration Assistant was a great hands-on experience. Everyone in the team took their time answering any questions that I had and were all eager to expand my understanding of the Australian work environment. The team greatly influenced and helped me with my career planning. I was responsible for supporting the streamlining of online job postings and providing data analytics relating to the China Career Ready Plus Program. I was able to provide recommendations to the team as a result of my diligent work and complete this internship alongside my fulltime study schedule. This experience increased my professional confidence and also enriched my resume.
Sharon Lam
Master of Teaching (Middle and Secondary)
As a Master of Teaching (Middle and Secondary) student, I have learnt a lot of transferable skills in this internship that can advance my teaching career. From assisting employment workshops to analysing student data statistically, I gained knowledge that was outside of my field. I believe diverse experience is a valuable asset, especially for international students. This internship provided us an excellent chance to know more about the Australian workplace culture. From the social events at the office to the collaborative effort between co-workers, I was able to blend into the Australian culture before graduation. Through participating in various career-related events, I had the opportunity to connect with industry professionals; thus, gained my insight and resources. It had undoubtedly elevated my career profile and made me a highly sought-after candidate as I secured a teaching job right after graduation. Being an intern at the Career Services International Program is one of the best decisions I’ve made in my postgraduate study at the University of Adelaide.
Jamie Li
Master of Accounting and Finance
In July-November of 2020, I worked as an intern with the international project team at Career Services. Due to Covid, the internship was in a hybrid working pattern: onsite in the office and working from home, which might be different from what other students have experienced. When working from home, I needed to partake in Zoom meetings and worked independently with minimal supervision. I have become more independent at work and developed skills that will be appealing to future employers like multitasking, managing my own time and schedule, and using various online tools for virtual meetings and team communications. From the very first day, I was given interesting tasks and comprehensive training across the whole internship. I sorted data from feedback forms using PivotTable, assisted with event management from planning, organising to reporting, managed client database and advertised employment opportunities to current students and recent grads. I would like to express my enormous gratitude to the team with whom I got to work closely – Tony, Julia and Joanne. This team has a high level of professionalism and is dedicated to helping UofA international students' employability. I would consider the team as a gathering of friends with whom you can talk about different things during break and after work. I am very glad for the opportunity to be part of such a team!
Jinchuan Ge
Bachelor of Commerce
I am sincerely grateful to Career Services for giving me such a wonderful platform and ample resources. Every member of China Career Ready Plus Program (CCRP) is amazing. They are not only workspace supervisors, supportive teachers, but also warm-hearted friends. During the internship, they gave a lot of career advice and helped me improve my data analysis skills, which made me more confident about future careers. With their help, I could practice and grow faster in managing projects like workshops and employer events. My responsibilities are like a bridge, transmitting information and connecting resources. As an international student interning at Career Services, I have the passion to help students, relieve their anxieties, guide them on better paths and effectively provide suggestions when needed. At work, I compiled a research and analysis report on the WeChat account platforms, hoping to expand the exposure and boost the development of CCRP. Attention to detail, analysis on data, persistence of growth are some of the key attributes I have learned in this period.