Public Health Career Expo

This Expo will be held on Friday 18 September 2026 from 9:30am

A young woman with brown hair is smiling as she wears a white lab coat and stethoscope around her neck. She is in a clinical medicine setting.

Curious about where a career in public health could take you? Join the University of Newcastle's inaugural Public Health Careers Expo for a dynamic day of networking, inspiration, and hands-on career development.

Whether you're a current student, exploring postgraduate study, or considering a career change into the growing public health sector, this free event will connect you with employers, researchers, graduates, and industry leaders shaping healthier communities.

Hear from public health professionals during an expert panel discussion, gain practical career advice through CV reviews and professional headshots, explore exciting study and research pathways, and connect with local employers. Put your skills to the test in the Public Health Innovation Sprint, where you'll collaborate with others to tackle real-world public health challenges and pitch innovative solutions.

From career exploration to industry networking, this is your opportunity to discover the diverse and rewarding possibilities within public health. Lunch will be provided.

Register and join us to take the next step towards making a meaningful impact through Public Health.

Event Information

  • Date:  This Expo will be held on Friday 18 September 2026 from 9:30am
  • Location: Shortland Union, Union Lane, Callaghan NSW 2308
  • Room: Brennan Room
  • Campus: Newcastle (Callaghan)

Complete the form here to register

Event Program

9:30am–9:45amWelcome & Opening Kick off the day with a welcome from the School of Medicine and Public Health.
9:45am–2:45pmExpo & Networking Meet employers, explore career pathways, connect with industry professionals, and visit the CV Clinic, LinkedIn Lab, and Career Exploration Zone.
11:00am–11:45amIndustry Expert Panel Hear from public health leaders about their career journeys, emerging workforce trends, and opportunities in the sector.
11:45am–12:45pmLunch & Networking Enjoy a complimentary lunch while continuing conversations with employers, panellists, and fellow attendees.
12:45pm–3:30pmPublic Health Innovation Sprint Work in teams to tackle a real-world public health challenge and pitch your ideas to a panel of judges.
3:45pm–4:00pmAwards & Closing Celebrate Innovation Sprint winners, prize presentations, certificates of participation, and closing remarks.