Graduate attributes

We want our graduates to be career-ready, community-minded and equipped to help solve the challenges of the future.

Our graduate attributes are the key skills and characteristics we aim to instill in our students during their education. They lay the foundations for how we design programs and courses, so we can be confident that our graduates are life-ready, resilient, connected and thrive in life beyond university.

Culturally responsive

Our graduates apply their knowledge to provide the best opportunities for all, embracing the benefits of inclusiveness and diversity. They value and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures. Our graduates will embrace culturally affirming environments and respectful relationships across diverse populations in Australia and around the world.

Community ready

Our graduates understand their role in our regions, communities and society. They are committed to ensuring that they build sustainable local capacity, social equity and connectedness, and a sense of kindness and collective belonging.

Connected leaders

Our graduates are clear communicators who are connected to their surroundings and understand the interdependence of the medium and the message. They exercise professionalism and ethical judgement to communicate with influence.

Shaped by industry

Our graduates are creative and entrepreneurial, adaptive to career opportunities, resilient and agile in their future-focused thinking for career and life ambitions.

Create solutions

Our graduates are curious critical thinkers and collaborators. They use their ability to analyse situations and data, interpret scenarios, and gather evidence to create solutions for an uncertain world.

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