The Graduate Careers Expo is an annual event that brings together UOW students and major employers from across Australia and internationally, to network and discuss potential career options, internships, and graduate recruitment opportunities.
Graduate Careers Expo
Graduate Careers Expo 2025
The Graduate Careers Expo is back on campus in 2025! This is the perfect opportunity to meet and network with future employers and receive expert career advice from those in the know.
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Event details
When: Tuesday, 11 March, 2025
Time: 10.30 am to 2.30 pm
Venue: UniHall, Building 11, Wollongong campus
More information
- 2025 Exhibitor list
- Who should attend, and why
- How to prepare
- Supporting events
- What to do on the day
Company | Description |
Student eligibility |
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The ACT Education Directorate seeks passionate and aspiring third-year and fourth-year undergraduate, or second year masters students to apply for our Pre-service Teacher Program, securing your future as a new educator before you graduate. Study areas: Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences, and the Humanities: History, Languages, Creative Writing, Writing and English Literature, Music, Performance and Theatre, Visual Arts, Education - The Early Years, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Human Geography, Geography, Communication and Media |
All students (domestic & international) |
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Australian Government Defence - Graduate Program |
The Department of Defence is the military organisation responsible for the defence of Australia and is also routinely used in humanitarian responses and disasters domestically and overseas. Study areas: Faculty of Business and Law, Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences, and the Humanities and Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Australian citizens only |
Australian Government - Nuclear Graduate Program |
ASA graduates have the opportunity to contribute to the acquisition, construction, delivery, sustainment and disposal of Australia’s conventionally-armed nuclear-powered submarine capability. Study areas: Accountancy, Business Law, Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Public Relations, Supply Chain Management, Law, Applied Statistics, Business Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Physics, Telecommunications Engineering, Cyber Security, Technology, Politics, Politics, Philosophy and Economics and International Studies. |
Australian citizens only |
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is an Australian Government intelligence agency responsible for foreign signals intelligence and cyber security. Study areas: Faculty of Business and Law, Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences, and the Humanities, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health and Higher Degree Research. |
Australian citizens only |
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BLG Business Advisers is a Chartered Accounting and Business Advisory firm focusing on accounting, tax and business strategies. Study area: Accountancy |
Australian citizens and permanent residents only |
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Coal Services is a Specialised Health and Safety Scheme proudly protecting the NSW coal mining industry and its workers for more than 100 years. Study areas: Exercise Science, Exercise Science and Rehabilitation, Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutrition Science. |
Australian citizens only |
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Daikin is a leading innovator and worldwide provider of advanced, high-quality air conditioning and heating solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Study areas: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronic Engineering. |
Australian citizens and permanent residents only |
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Napean |
Acknowledged as one of the world leaders in mining equipment, building and infrastructure products, engineering services, and transport equipment. Study areas: Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Higher Degree Research, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering and Mining Engineering. |
All students (domestic & international) |
The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) works with children, young people, adults, families and communities to deliver services with a unified and collaborative approach to achieve a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive community. Study area: Business Law, Indigenous Studies, Psychological Science, Social Science and Social Work |
Australian citizens and permanent residents only |
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Sydney Water is Australia’s largest water utility, providing water, wastewater, recycled water and some stormwater services to Greater Sydney. Study areas: Applied Statistics, Business Information Systems, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Physics, Telecommunications Engineering, Cyber Security, Technology, Web Design and Development, Biological Sciences, Bionanotechnology, Chemistry, Coastal Management, Conservation Biology, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Geology, Marine Science, Nuclear Science, Physical Geography and Environmental Geosciences, Physical Geography, Ecology and Conservation Biology. |
Australian citizens and permanent residents only |
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Wollongong City Council is a local government area in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. Study areas: Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, Law, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Cyber Security, Technology, Web Design and Development, Community, Culture and Environment, Digital Media, Social Work, Sport, Communication and Media, Graphic Design, Biological Sciences and Earth & Environmental Sciences. |
Australian citizens and permanent residents only |
The Graduate Careers Expo is open to all students and is particularly valuable for those in their penultimate or final year of study. Students will get valuable information on how to prepare for graduate and vacation programs and employer representatives can provide you with useful suggestions on improving your employability skills and tips on enhancing your chances of getting a job.
You will also be able to:
- gain first-hand information about potential employers and the structure of their recruitment processes.
- collect application information and learn how to improve your chances of gaining employment.
- explore career opportunities and work out what you are looking for from an employer.
- make a good first impression before applying for a position.
- Register for the Graduate Careers Expo and be sure to record it in your diary or e-calendar and set a reminder. Do whatever works best for you.
- Review the list of the exhibiting employers prior to the expo. Read their profiles, decide which ones you want to meet and prepare a few questions to ask.
- Attend any workshops before the event that will help you to prepare and make the most of the expo.
Make the Most of the Grad Expo workshop
When: Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm
Where: Wollongong campus
The 2025 Graduate Careers Expo is the perfect opportunity to meet prospective employers and make a good impression, find out first hand information about their organisation and recruitment process, and explore available career opportunities. Make the most of this invaluable event for your career.
The workshop will explore:
- How to prepare for the expo to maximise your experience
- What to do on the day, including helping you develop your conversation starter and how to interact with employers, leaving an impact.
- What to do after the expo including a step by step guide to following up on opportunities
- After you talk to each employer write down important information you learned that may be helpful in your application.
- Make a positive first impression. The first thing the employer sees is what you’re wearing. No need for a suit – business casual is the way to go.
- Make the most of the expo by talking to as many exhibitors as possible, including the companies you may not have heard of before.
- Fill out our feedback form on the day to go into the draw to win some awesome prizes!
- Visit our Careers Central stall to get your resume reviewed to ensure that it’s ready to go for your grad program applications!