Jobs on Campus

Working at the Uni is a great way to earn money and develop your employability skills in a professional workplace.

Jobs on Campus advertises a wide range of paid roles throughout the year, including retail and hospitality positions, student ambassadors, customer service assistants, content editors, graphic designers, and other entry-level opportunities.

The Careers Service can assist students with preparing job applications and for interviews.

Students are encouraged to join the Jobs on Campus Facebook group to stay up to date with the latest Jobs on Campus positions.

Current vacancies


Data and Digital Cadet roles - Australian Public Service - Jobs On Campus

Employer:Australian Public Service Commission - APS Campus Academy (UON)
Application closing date: 9 Jun 2025
Location: Callaghan, Newcastle, Maitland NSW Australia
  • Part-time roles for those studying a data or digital degree or postgrad qualification (or towards a qualification requiring at least one data or digital subject)
  • Based at Callaghan Campus
  • Interpersonal skilling programs and data or digital skills uplift
  • Move to fulltime upon graduation

APS Data and Digital Cadetship 2025 - Jobs On Campus

Employer:Australian Public Service Commission - APS Campus Academy (UON)
Application closing date: 9 Jun 2025
Location: Callaghan, Newcastle, Maitland NSW Australia
The Australian Government is seeking applications from University of Newcastle students for its Data and Digital Cadet program. This is an opportunity to pursue training and permanent employment opportunities in the Australian Government while you complete your degree, without having to leave your community. This opportunity is located at the APS Academy Campus, based at the University of Newcastle (Callaghan Campus).

Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS) Leader - 2025 - Jobs on Campus

Employer:The University of Newcastle
Application closing date: 9 Jun 2025
Location: Callaghan, Ourimbah, NuSpace NSW Australia
The University of Newcastle is seeking current students for casual PASS Leader roles in the Academic Learning Support team within the Pathways and Academic Learning Support unit. The PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions) Program is a study assistance program that provides regular scheduled, out-of-class, peer facilitated study sessions led by mentors called PASS Leaders, for students seeking to improve their grades.

Test Assistant - DTS - Jobs On Campus

Employer:The University of Newcastle
Application closing date: 15 Jun 2025
Location: Callaghan NSW Australia
The Test Assistant is responsible for assisting in the preparation of test documentation & artefacts, executing basic test cases, and maintaining defect records to support delivery of platforms and applications used by the university.
This role will provide exposure and valuable experience under the guidance of an experienced project team across business analysis, system testing, data remediation, project support activities, and teamwork.

Advertise your student job

Are you a University staff member wanting to recruit a current student into a paid position on campus?  Let us use our networks and expertise to save you time and find you the right student candidate. To start the process, please fill out our online form and a member of our team will be in touch.

If you are an external organisation wishing to hire a student, please advertise your role through CareerHub, our free online job platform.

This program is funded by SSAF.