Graduate career ready
We're here to help you shape your future - from day one on-campus to graduation and beyond.
Learn alongside some of the world's leading minds, as you build skills highly sought after by employers in Australia and overseas. At Melbourne, you'll benefit from our strong industry connections, practical learning and hands-on, professional experience. That's how, you'll find yourself in the top 1% for graduate employability worldwide, supported by a global alumni network.
The Melbourne advantage
Find out what sets our graduates apart.
#8
in the world for graduate employability
QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2021
1600+
student internship partners
40 000+
global alumni network
100+
research centres
Industry internships and networks
Discover Melbourne
Go inside Melbourne and hear from our current students, academics and alumni about their experiences. Find out more about life on campus and learning opportunities beyond the classroom.
Learn moreHow do we support you once you're on campus?
You've made it to Melbourne, what's next? Throughout your degree, you'll find support to help you understand exactly what job opportunities interest you, build industry connections and gain practical experience before you graduate.
Workshops and mentoring
Set your career goals with one-on-one mentoring and build skills to ensure you graduate career ready with our free workshops, including how to handle conflict at work or prepare for a job interview. Workshops for international students and one-on-one resume and cover letter checks with our hiring experts are available.
You’ll also benefit from a personal online career centre, EmployMe, packed with interactive tools and e-learning content designed to help you navigate today’s job market.
Exclusive job opportunities
At Melbourne, you’ll access exclusive job opportunities, graduate programs and internships. Many of the world’s leading organisations visit campus to meet and recruit our students. They also advertise positions on Careers Online, our job noticeboard for current students and recent graduates.
In addition, our highly competitive Students@Work program offers on-campus, professional employment opportunities to current students.
Volunteer positions
Make sure to take advantage of the many networking, volunteering and leadership opportunities available at Melbourne.
Our Leaders in Communities Award (LiCA) is one way to help you stay on-track and you’ll be acknowledged for your effort. The LiCA program is designed to help you develop your professional skills, while supporting global or local communities and organisations.