Graduate Careers Expo

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.

The 2024 Graduate Careers Expo has now concluded

Thank you to all who attended! This expo welcomed more than 40 major exhibitors who networked with our students about potential career options, graduate programs and internship opportunities. Careers and Employability staff were also present on the day reviewing resumes, and a professional photographer was on site taking LinkedIn headshots for students. 

 

If you missed out on the event, the Graduate Careers Expo will be returning in 2025. 

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Company

Description

Student eligibility

ACCIONA

ACCIONA is a global provider of sustainable solutions in transport infrastructure, renewable energy and water.

All students (domestic & international)

Attorney-General's Department

The Attorney-General's Department delivers programs and policies to maintain and improve Australia's law and justice framework.

Study area: Economics, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Law, Indigenous Studies, Politics, Sociology, Journalism, Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Psychological Science, Social Science, Social Work, Public Health, Communication and Media, Psychology, Criminology, Graphic Design, International Studies, Indigenous Health

Australian citizens only

Australian National Internships Program

ANIP is the only university program that offers Commonwealth Parliamentary Internships to students from across Australia. Interns are based in the offices of MPs and Senators and engage with a range of activities that shape national policy making.

Study area: Economics, International Business, Law, Cultural Studies, History, Indigenous Studies, Languages, Politics, Sociology, Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Psychological Science, Social Science, Public Health, Psychology, Criminology, International Studies, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Indigenous Health, Spatial Science, Physical Geography, Ecology and Conservation Biology

Australian citizens only

Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation (ANSTO)

Australia's Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) is the home of Australia’s most significant landmark and national infrastructure for research. Thousands of scientists from industry and academia benefit from gaining access to state-of-the-art instruments every year.

Australian citizens only

Australian Signals Directorate

The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is an Australian Government intelligence agency responsible for foreign signals intelligence and cyber security. 

Study area: Accountancy, Business Law, Economics, Finance, Human Resources Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Law, Travel and Tourism, Applied Statistics, Business Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Physics, Telecommunications Engineering, Cyber Security, Technology, Web Design and Development, History, Languages, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, Digital Media, Writing and English Literature, Journalism, Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Psychological Science, Social Science, Geography, Western Civilisation, Communication and Media, Psychology, Criminology, Graphic Design, Photography, International Studies, Global Screen Media, Chemistry, Physical Geography and Environmental Geosciences, Spatial Science

Australian citizens only

Australian Taxation Office Wollongong

The ATO is the Government's principal revenue collection agency.

Study area: Accountancy, Business Law, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Marketing, Law, Applied Statistics, Business Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Cyber Security, Web Design and Development, Digital Media, Journalism, Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Psychological Science, Communication and Media, Graphic Design

Australian citizens only

Beca

Beca is one of Asia Pacific's largest independent, multidisciplinary advisory, design and engineering consultancies. 

Study area: Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemistry, Spatial Science

All students (domestic & international)

Biosis

Biosis has the largest and most experienced ecology and cultural heritage team in Australia. They also offer services in environmental approvals and GIS to deliver comprehensive tailored solutions to their clients.

Study area: Indigenous Studies, Land and Heritage Management, Sustainable Communities, Earth and Environmental Studies, Ecology and Conservation Biology

Australian citizens only

BLG Business Advisers

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

BMD Constructions

BMD is a national group of companies engaged in engineering design, construction and land development for clients and partners in the urban development, transport infrastructure and resources and energy sectors.
Study area: Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Law, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Community, Culture and Environment, Indigenous Studies, Creative Writing, Digital Media, Communication and Media, Graphic Design, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Geology

All students (domestic & international)

CareSouth Wollongong

CareSouth is a not-for-profit community organisation and registered charity, and a leading provider of care and support services in Southern NSW. CareSouth provides a range of programs for children, young people and adults with a disability that are funded by Ageing, Disabilities and Home Care (ADHC) and Community Services.

Study area: Community, Culture and Environment, Indigenous Studies, Education - The Ealy Years, Health and Physical Education, Primary Education, Social Science, Social Work, Public Health, Human Geography, Psychology, Public Health Nutrition, Indigenous Health, Nursing

All students (domestic & international)

CEA Technologies

CEA Technologies provides advanced active phased array systems to satisfy demanding defence needs in the sea, land and air domains.
Study area: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering.

Australian citizens only

CommBank

Australia's leading provider of integrated financial services, including retail, premium, business and institutional banking, superannuation, insurance and share-broking products and services.

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

Consulate General of Japan, Sydney  - The JET Programme

Through the JET Programme, people from participating countries are invited to Japan and appointed to work as ALTs, CIRs or SEAs by local governments or private schools in Japan for one year. The JET Programme aims to promote internationalisation in Japan’s local communities by improving foreign language education and fostering international exchange at the community level.

Australian citizens only

Daikin

Daikin is a leading innovator and worldwide provider of advanced, high-quality air conditioning and heating solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications.

Study area: Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

Delivering 4 Customers

Delivering 4 Customers is an unincorporated joint Venture comprising of John Holland, Service Stream and WSP. They are the Regional Deliver Consortia engaged to deliver design, construction, maintenance and facilities management services for Sydney Water's South region.

Study area: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering

All students (domestic & international)

Department of Defence 

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.

Australian citizens only

Department of Education, Northern Territory

The Department of Education (DoE) provides education to young Territorians from the early years to adulthood.

Study areas: Education – The Early Years, Primary Education, Science Education.

All students (domestic & international)

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

The purpose of the PM&C is to provide support to the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, portfolio ministers and Assistant Ministers to improve the lives of all Australians, including through coordination of government activities, effective policy advice and development, and program delivery.

Study area: ALL BAL degrees and specialisations, Business Information systems, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Technology, Web Design and Development, Community, Culture and Environment, Indigenous Studies, Digital Media, Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Health and Physical Education, Psychological Science, Psychology, Graphic Design, Photography, International Studies

Australian citizens only

Department of the Treasury

The Department of the Treasury is the Government's lead economic adviser. They provide advice to the Government and implement policies and programs to achieve strong and sustainable economic and fiscal outcomes for Australians.

Study area: Accountancy, Business Law, Economic, Finance, Human Resource Management, Law, Mathematics, Indigenous Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, Social Science, International Studies

Australian citizens only

Egis

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm.

Study area: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering

All students (domestic & international)

Envoenergy

Evoenergy is an electricity and gas distribution business committed to providing safe and reliable services to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), and surrounding region.

Study area: Business Information Systems, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Mining Engineering, Technology,

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

Ernst & Young Services Pty Ltd

Ernst & Young Services (EY) provides financial and consulting services. The Company offers advisory, assurance, market strategies, accounting, bookkeeping, and related auditing services.

Study area: Accountancy, Business Law, Economics, Finance, Human Resources Management, International Business, Management, Supply Chain Management, Law, Applied Statistics, Business Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Cyber Security, Technology, Web Design and Development, Politics, Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Psychological Science, Social Science, Psychology, International Studies

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

GFG Alliance

GFG Alliance is a collection of global businesses and investments owned by Sanjeev Gupta and his family. The Alliance is structured into three core industrial pillars; LIBERTY Steel Group, ALVANCE Aluminium Group and SIMEC Energy.

Study area: Accountancy, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Mining Engineering

All students (domestic & international)

GradConnection

GradConnection is a free platform that lets you choose exactly what industry opportunities you want to hear about, and delivers them straight to your inbox. You can research the companies on the site, talk to other graduates in the forums, and be found by employers viewing your GradConnection student profile.

Study area: All disciplines.

All students (domestic & international)

Indesco Pty Limited

Indesco specialises in providing multidisciplinary services across a spectrum of fields.

Study area: Civil Engineering

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

InfraBuild

InfraBuild is Australia’s only fully vertically integrated steel manufacturer spanning scrap metal recycling, steel manufacturing and downstream distribution.

All students (domestic & international)

IRT Group

The IRT Group is one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care, with more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.

Study area: Nursing

All students (domestic & international)

Jones Partners Insolvency & Restructuring

Jones Partners Insolvency & Restructuring is a Chartered Accounting firm that specialises in advising business stakeholders or those affected by financial difficulty. 

Study area: Accountancy

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

KPMG

KPMG firms operate in 143 countries and territories across the globe, offering audit, tax and advisory services.

Study area: Accountancy, Business Law, Economics, Finance

All students (domestic & international)

Leed Engineering and Construction

Leed is an award-winning, privately-owned engineering and construction company delivering key infrastructure projects and recognised for their expertise in the water sector.

Study area: Civil Engineering

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

Macquarie Technology Operations

Macquarie Technology Group is Australia's data centre, cloud, cyber security and telecom company for mid-large business and government customers. It's our obsession with customer service that makes us so different. Today we have the best NPS (Net Promoter Score) in Australia.

Study area: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Technology

Australian citizens only

Mainfreight

As a global logistics provider, Mainfreight offers managed warehousing and international and domestic freight forwarding.  With teams and branches across Australia, China, Europe, New Zealand and the Americas Mainfreight continues to expand its global footprint. 

Study area: Economics Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Cultural Studies, Politics, Sociology, Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Sustainable Communities, Communication and Media, International Studies

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

Marsdens Law Group

Established in 1968, Marsdens Law Group Marsdens has become one of the State's most respected Law Firms. They have an extensive network of offices situated in Sydney, Campbelltown,  Liverpool and Camden. They deliver expertise in most areas of law with an experienced, specialised team.

Study area: Law

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

NowChem

Nowchem is an Australian-owned chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing business that strives to enhance people's quality of life through everyday products.

Study area: Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Information Systems, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

NSW Department of Communities & Justice

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, Economics, Finance, Management, Law, Community, Culture and Environment, Psychological Science, Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Criminology

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

NSW Department of Education - Teach NSW

The NSW Department of Education is committed to employing the best and brightest teachers who can teach and make a difference in NSW public schools.

Study area: Health and Physical Education, Mathematics Education, Primary Education, Science Education

All students (domestic & international)

Olvera Advisors

Olvera Advisors is Australia's partner for restructuring and advisory services. 

Study area: Accountancy, Business Law, Economics, Finance, Financial Planning, Law.

All students (domestic & international)

Peabody Energy

Peabody is the leading global pure-play coal company and a member of the Fortune 500, serving power and steel customers in more than 25 countries on six continents.

Study area: Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Geology

All students (domestic & international)

Scalapay

Scalapay transforms the way people pay online and in-store by allowing shoppers to receive products now and pay for them later.

Study area: Business Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Technology, Web Design and Development 

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

Snowy Hydro

Snowy Hydro is an electricity generation and retailing company in Australia that owns, manages, and maintains the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme.

Study area: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

South32

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. They produce commodities including bauxite, alumina, aluminium, copper, silver, lead, zinc, nickel, metallurgical coal and manganese from their operations in Australia, Southern Africa and South America.

Study area: Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Mining Engineering

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

Stantec Australia

Stantec Australia is a consulting engineer firm that offers a variety of services to a broad range of markets.

Study area: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Geology, Spatial Science, Ecology and Conservation Biology

All students (domestic & international)

Sydney Water

Sydney Water is Australia’s largest water utility, providing water, wastewater, recycled water and some stormwater services to Greater Sydney.

Study area: Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Applied Statistics, Business Information Systems, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Physics, Conservation Biology, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Marine Science

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

The Bloomfield Group

The Bloomfield Group is a Hunter-based company group specialising in mining and engineering services.

Study area: Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering

All students (domestic & international)

Tibra

Tibra is a global proprietary trading firm deploying a diverse range of strategies [and providing liquidity] across multiple asset classes on the world's most competitive financial markets.

Study area: Applied Statistics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Physics, Technology

All students (domestic & international)

TransGrid

Transgrid operates and manages the high voltage electricity transmission network in NSW and the ACT, connecting generators, distributors, and major end users.

Study area: Accountancy, Business Law, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Supply Chain Management, Law, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Cyber Security Technology, Community, Culture and Environment, Indigenous Studies, Politics, Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Sustainable Communities

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

V-DAQ

V-DAQ is Australia’s fastest-growing regulatory telematics provider, they work with heavy vehicle transport operators to meet mandatory telematics requirements and improve mass and access through high productivity schemes.

All students (domestic & international)

Vesuvius

Vesuvius is a global leader in metal flow engineering, providing a full range of engineering services and solutions, principally serving the steel and foundry industries.
Study area: Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Pre-Medicine, Science and Health

All students (domestic & international)

Wave FM

Wave FM is a commercial radio station broadcasting on the FM band to the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. 

Study area: Economics, Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Creative Writing, Digital Media, Writing and English Literature, Journalism, Communication and Media

All students (domestic & international)

Wollongong City Council

Wollongong City Council is a local government area in the Illawarra region of New South WalesAustralia

Study area: Accountancy, Business Law, Economics, Finance, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Supply Chain Management, Law, Applied Statistics, Business Information Systems, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Technology, Materials Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Physics, Telecommunications Engineering, Cyber Security, Technology, Web Design and Development, Community, Culture and Environment, History, Digital Media, Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Social Science, Social Work, Public Health, Human Geography, Land and Heritage Management, Sustainable Communities, Geography, Communication and Media, Graphic Design, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Coastal Management, Conservation Biology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Geology, Marine Science, Medical and Health Sciences, Physical Geography and Environmental Geosciences, Ecology and Conservation Biology

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.

Read the guide to attending the Graduate Careers Expo.

  • 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.
  • 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!

Watch the video from last year's Graduate Careers Expo!

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