What are career-ready placements?

Career-ready placements mean real on-the-job experience for our students. These powerful experiences happen in partnership with industry, community, and government. It helps our students forge strong relationships that prepare them not only for their future workplace, but also for life after they graduate.

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The benefits to you

New Perspectives Get fresh ideas and perspectives from students with the passion and drive to change our industries and world.
Emerging Talent Build awareness and a talent pipeline by bringing engaged students into your workplace before they finish their degree.
Future Leaders Career-ready placements give students the chance to visualise a future with your company.

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Interested in being part of our career-ready placement program? Get in touch and we can discuss your career-ready placement opportunity.

This form will be received by our industry engagement staff who will respond within two days to your enquiry. We will contact you to discuss your opportunity further or connect you directly with the staff member who will be managing your placement.

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How does it work?

Step 1

Opportunity identified

Career-ready placement enquiry submitted through online form, email or phone call.

Step 2

Connection facilitated

Enquiry forwarded and introduction made to appropriate academic contact.

Step 3

Student selection

Student selection process undertaken to match appropriate student to the opportunity.

Step 4

Induction and commencement

Placement documents submitted, student induction completed and placement commences.

Step 5

Support and review

Ongoing support provided by the university and placement review.

The University is committed to developing work-ready graduates through a variety of career-ready placement activities.

  • Workplace immersion
    Students take on experiences relevant to the studies ‘in the workplace’ of the placement organisation, under the guidance of a placement supervisor (e.g. internships and clinical placements).
  • Industry impact
    Students collaborate on industry-linked projects, working to produce specific deliverables for the partner organisation, who acts as a mentor and client, under the supervision of the University.

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Success stories

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Hear first-hand from businesses about the benefits of partnering with us to access next-generation ideas, build a talent pipeline and help shape our future leaders through career-ready placements.

Meaningful opportunities for students

Career-ready placements open students up to new experiences, equipping them with the skills to thrive in their future careers. Check out the meaningful learning experiences preparing our students for success.

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