Career services for students

We can provide a range of online and face-to-face career and employment services for current students and recent graduates who have completed their studies in the last 2 years.

Students as Staff are jobs for VU students on VU campuses. We know that students have a wide range of skill sets that add significant value us. We offer part-time work that fit around your studies and opportunities to gain experience linked to your field of study. Roles including hospitality, administration, customer service and sessional teaching.

Careers at VU

You may also like to consider a career at VU after you graduate. Employment vacancies are listed by the VU Human Resources department and can be found on Jobs at VU.

Career development services

We provide a range of job seeking services for students and recent graduates including:

one-on-one careers counselling
mentoring
review of job applications
events and workshops, and
career planning.

If you are an international student planning your career, preparing for work, or finding a job in Australia may be different from your own country. We can help you understand workplace culture in Australia, as well as provide advice on how to have your overseas qualifications assessed before entering the workforce or undertaking further study.

International student resources

Australian based employers require you to have the legal right to work in Australia. This will require you to have either Australian citizenship or permanent residency (PR) status. The specific eligibility requirements will often vary between individual employers, therefore if you do not have your permanent residency (PR), it's important to check your eligibility to apply.

To be eligible to apply for most visas under the Australian Government's General Skilled Migration (GSM) program, you need 12 months' post-qualification work experience and a high level of English language ability.

For more information on gaining permanent residency and all aspects of visa requirements for Australia visit the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

Employer connections

Our partnerships with employers in a range of businesses, industries and the community organisations provide opportunities for you to obtain work experience, complete part of your learning in the workplace or get a job.

Employers mentor students, advertise job vacancies and recruit students and graduates through the VU employment register. Our relationships with employers provides opportunities for you to establish networks and enhance your career.