Careers & employability

Graduate with hands-on skills for the new world of work, with a career-focused course at VU.

Graduate with hands-on skills for the new world of work, with a career-focused course at VU.

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#1 for skills development (QILT)

#4 in Aus for employer satisfaction

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4000+ industry connections

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Student placements

Community focused

At Victoria University (VU), we design all our learning to ensure you graduate prepared for a meaningful career, ready to succeed and lead in a rapidly evolving workforce.

We take real-world skills seriously. Hands-on experience is embedded throughout our curriculum – from extensive placements for nurses, teachers and social workers, to authentic industry scenarios for emerging engineers, tech professionals and business leaders.

We’ll also help you prepare for your first interview, with targeted job-search coaching, career consultations and resume workshops.

Discover everything you need to make the most of your VU work placements, career-focused workshops and leadership opportunities.

Our focus on practical learning

Enhance your CV while you study

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VU Careers Hub

VU Careers Hub offer a range of career support services including career counselling, job boards, resources, workshops and the career ready award.

Explore Career Hub

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Placements & hands-on learning

We work closely with industry so that you can succeed where it counts: in the workplace. Through placements you will gain practical work experience in a trade, industry or profession as you study.

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Boost your employability by learning useful workplace skills, learn from a range of diverse and inspirational leaders and get ongoing support from our leadership team.

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Join our Vollies program to make new friends, learn new skills and have a positive impact on VU and the broader community. You'll receive recognition in your VU Extra Transcript and get rewarded every time you hit a volunteering hour milestone.