VU Employ is here to provide you with advice and support along every step of your career journey – from crafting your resume for casual employment to exploring your graduate career options.
We have a range of career support services, resources and employability programs.
If you’re a current student or recent VU graduate, we're here to make sure you have the skills, experience, confidence and knowledge needed to be job and career ready.
Chat to the VU Employ team via email or drop-in to visit us at the City Tower and Footscray Park. We can help with:
Footscray Park:
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Location: Building M, Level 1
Time: 11am—3pm
City Tower:
Days: Thursdays
Location: Level 1
Time: 11am—3pm
Online:
Email support is available Monday to Friday, 10am—4pm [email protected]
Our team of highly qualified and experienced career consultants are available for virtual career counselling appointments delivered via zoom or face-to-face.
Consultations are 45 minutes and are available for students who require more detailed career advice and guidance.
Access career advice and consultations.
From career planning to sample resumes and interview tips, we have a range of resources to help you through your employment journey.
We have designed our resources to help get you started. However, we know each situation is unique, so we're available to provide career support.
Access our range of resources and tips of the week: VU Employ Collaborate
Finding a job can be one of the most challenging projects you will undertake, so we’ve put together a few sites to help you get started.
Search for part-time, holiday or graduate positions on VU's Learning Hub job board.
Read articles and search for career opportunities on our careers directory.
From career planning to sample resumes and interview tips, we have a range of resources available. Plus you can keep up to date with our upcoming career and employability activities on VU Collaborate.
Our Careers Toolkit is an interactive online platform you can access 24/7 to assist you with your job applications, interview skills, employability and career planning.
Log in required (with your student/staff email and password).
Through the Career Ready Award, you can collect points for participating in over 80 hours of career development activities designed to boost your employability.
This award will set you up for success and develop the skills, abilities and knowledge to advance in your career. Plus you will receive a certificate for your achievements and the Career Ready Award on your VU Extra Transcript.
GradWISE and VU Employ have partnered to provide enhanced careers and employability support for students living with a disability, illness or injury to improve employment opportunities.
Through one-on-one, group activities like career workshops and masterclasses, the GradWISE program will give you the skills, experience and assistance you need in finding your perfect graduate role.
Connect via VU Employ or contact [email protected].
Throughout the year we offer specialised career workshops, employability-related festivals and career expos. You can search VU Employ Workshops and book online.
Attending career-related industry events is a great way to explore different pathways, build your network and meet recruiters and employers directly.
Keep up to date with upcoming activities on our VU Employ Collaborate space.
In the latest Employer Satisfaction Survey (ESS), which asks Australian employers to rank graduates highly for leadership, management, flexibility and initiative, VU dominated with top results – including number one in Australia for employability.
In response to the restrictions in place during COVID-19, the VU Employ careers team launched several digital initiatives, which have seen record levels of engagement. They include online career counselling and support, and a 4-part program for students transitioning from university to work.
Manager of VU Employ, Amy Liston said:
We have seen a dramatic increase of student engagement with our digital programs, the online model provides a widely accessible service which our students have embraced. As and when we return to campus, there is a place for maintaining both online and face to face services to support our students.”
To find out more, email the team at [email protected].
Footscray Park
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Location: Building M Level 1
Time: 11am—3pm
City Tower
Days: Thursdays
Location: Level 1
Time: 11am—3pm
Online
Email support is available Monday to Friday, 10am—4pm
