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.

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.  

Your LinkedIn headshot sorted! Make sure you turn up on the day looking your best, a photographer will be available so you can get the perfect headshot!   

Event details 

When: Tuesday, 11 March, 2025
Time: 10.30 am to 2.30 pm
Venue: UniHall, Building 11, Wollongong campus

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Company Description

Student eligibility

anzuk education

anzuk are global specialists in education recruitment across multiple settings, creating exceptional experiences in education every day. 

Study areas: Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences, and the Humanities

All students (domestic and international

Audit Office of NSW

The Audit Office of NSW is recognized as a centre of excellence as we conduct independent audits across a diverse client base in industry sectors including health, education, transport, local government, superannuation and energy. Reporting directly to parliament, we help parliament hold government accountable for its use of public resources.

Study areas: Accountancy and Finance

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

ADF Careers

The Australian Defence Force is the military organisation responsible for the defence of the Commonwealth of Australia and its national interests. It consists of three branches: the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army and the Royal Australian Air Force.

Study areas: Economics, Human Resource Management, Public Relations, Law, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Primary Education, Public Health, Psychology, Biological Sciences, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Indigenous Health, Medical and Health Sciences, Nursing, Pre-Medicine, Science and Health.

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

Australian Disability Network

A membership based, for-purpose organisation that supports companies to advance the inclusion of people with disability.

Study areas: Accountancy,  Business Law, Economics, Finance, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Supply Chain Management, Law, Travel and Tourism
Hospitality, Sport Marketing and Management, Applied, Statistics, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Telecommunications Engineering, Cyber Security, Technology
Web Design and Development, Community, Culture and Environment, Cultural Studies, History, Politics.

All students (domestic and international

Australian Fisheries Management Authority

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is the Australian Government agency responsible for the efficient management and sustainable use of Commonwealth fish resources on behalf of the Australian community.

Study areas: Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Law, Computer Science,
Information Technology, Mathematics, Cyber Security Technology, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Marine Science, Spatial Science, Ecology and Conservation Biology

Australian citizens only

Australian Signals Directorate

The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is a vital member of Australia’s national security community, working across the full spectrum of operations required of contemporary signals intelligence and security agencies: intelligence, cyber security and offensive operations in support of the Australian Government and Australian Defence Forces (ADF).

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

Australian Submarine Agency

The Australian Submarine Agency was established on 1 July 2023 to safely and securely acquire, construct, deliver, technically govern, sustain and dispose of Australia’s conventionally-armed nuclear-powered submarine capability for Australia, via the AUKUS partnership.

Study areas: Various, particularly STEM related degrees

Australian citizens only

Beca

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

Study area: Engineering and Information Sciences

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 areas: Accountancy

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

Catholic Diocese of Maitland- Newcastle

Through its parishes, pastoral groups, and its agencies of Catholic Schools, CatholicCare Social Services, St Nicholas Early Education and other agencies the diocese provides pastoral, educational, social welfare, and community development.
Study areas: Education - The Early Years, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics Education, Primary Education, Science Education

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

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, Mechatronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering Technology.

Australian citizens only

Climax Air Conditioning

Commercial and residential air conditioning company operating in Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands, Illawarra and Sydney, working on projects, from large-scale HVAC design, engineering, construction and maintenance to residential installation and servicing. They have delivered complex commercial projects of all sizes, spanning everything from aged care and healthcare facilities to manufacturing plants, critical control environments, government facilities and office buildings.

Study areas: Mechanical Engineering

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

Coal Services

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

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

The Commonwealth Bank Group is Australia's leading provider of integrated financial services, including retail, premium, business and institutional banking, funds management, superannuation, insurance, investment and share-broking products and services. As Australia’s largest funds manager and most accessible bank, they provide a comprehensive range of services to over 15 million customers.

Study areas: Faculty of Business and Law, Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences 

Australian Citizen and permanent residents only

CPA Australia

CPA Australia is one of the world's largest accounting bodies. They have more than 155,000 members working in 129 countries, and have operations in chosen markets throughout the world.

Study area: Accountancy

All students (domestic and international

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 areas: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronic Engineering.

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

 Deloitte

Deloitte Australia provide audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and related services.

Study areas: Accountancy, Business Law, Economics, Finance
Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing
Supply Chain Management, Law, Applied Statistics, Business Information Systems, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Mining Engineering, Physics, Cyber Security, Technology, Web Design and Development

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

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.

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

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is dedicated to growing our primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to regional NSW, and the state of NSW.  They work with industry and community to implement policies and programs that protect, support, and develop our primary industries and regional communities.

Study areas: Sociology, Education - The Early Years, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Psychological Science, Social Science, Social Work, Public Health, Biological Sciences, Exercise Science, Exercise Science and Rehabilitation, Indigenous Health, Medical and Health Sciences, Medical Biotechnology, Medicinal Chemistry, Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutrition Science, Pre-Medicine, Science and Health

All students (domestic and international)

Dress for Success

Dress for Success NSW & ACT supports women into employment across New South Wales. Our free Styling service and suite of Career Support offerings aim to help women overcome bias and discrimination when entering or re-entering the workforce – at no cost to the women needing the services. Transgender women and nonbinary individuals, comfortable in women’s spaces, are warmly welcome.

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, Higher Degree Research

All students (domestic and international)

Egis

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

Study areas: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronic Engineering

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

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 areas: Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Technology, Cyber Security 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 areas: Various, including Higher Degree Research.

All students (domestic and international)

Essential Energy

Essential Energy builds, operates and maintains one of Australia’s largest electricity distribution networks, providing a vital services to over 900,000 customers across regional, rural and remote communities of NSW and parts of southern QLD.

Study area: Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

DHL Supply Chain

DHL Supply Chain, part of the DHL Group, is the world's leading logistics provider.

Study areas: Business Law, International Business Management, Supply Chain Management

All students (domestic and international)

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 areas: Accountancy, Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering.

All students (domestic & international)

GM3

Golden Energy and Resources (GEAR) and M Resources are established leaders in the Australian metallurgical coal industry, renowned for their strong commitment to environmental and safety standards.

Study areas: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Mining Engineering

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

IMB Bank

IMB Bank is one of the most enduring financial institutions in the country, helping people achieve their financial goals for 140 years. In 2020, IMB was recognised as one of the world's best banks by Forbes, and in July 2022 was found by Canstar to have Australia's Most Satisfied Customers for Customer Owned Banks and all Banks in Australia.

Study areas: Accountancy, Business Law, Economics, Finance, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Law

All students (domestic and international)

IRT Group

IRT Group is one of Australia’s largest community based seniors’ lifestyle and care providers. With over 45 years’ experience and locations throughout NSW, the ACT and South East Queensland.

Study areas: Health and Physical Education

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

Jacobs

Jacobs is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of professional, technical, and construction services, including all aspects of project management, architecture, engineering, construction, operations and maintenance, as well as scientific and specialty consulting.

Study areas: Chemistry, Coastal Management, Conservation Biology
Earth & Environmental Sciences, Geology, Marine Science, Physical Geography and Environmental Geosciences, Spatial Science, Physical Geography, Ecology and Conservation Biology

All students (domestic and international)

Komatsu Mining

Komatsu is a global manufacturer and distributor of earthmoving and mining equipment, distributed under the Komatsu, P&H, and Joy brands.

Study areas: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Technology

All students (domestic & international)

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 areas: Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

Macquarie Technology Operations

Macquarie Technology Group (ASX:MAQ) is Australia’s data centre, cloud, cyber security and telecom company for mid-large business and government customers. If are tech curious, get a kick out of solving problems and thrive in a customer focused environment then these opportunities could be right for you.

Study areas: Business Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mechatronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Cyber Security, Technology, Web Design and Development

Australian citizens 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

National Intelligence Community

The Office of National Intelligence (ONI) is situated at the centre of Australia’s national security and intelligence communities, providing Australia with intelligence assessments, analysis and address the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Study area: Human Resource Management, International, Business, Management, Applied Statistics, Computer, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Telecommunications Engineering, Cyber Security, Technology, Web Design and Development, Languages, Politics, Digital Media, Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Human Geography, Geography Western Civilisation, Psychology, Criminology, Chemistry

Australian citizens only
NEPEAN

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 and international)

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 areas: Business Law, Indigenous Studies, Psychological Science, Social Science and Social Work

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 areas: 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 areas: Accountancy, Economics, Finance

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

SMEC Australia

SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. 

Study areas: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering

Australian Citizen 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 areas: Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronic Engineering.

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

State Emergency Services (SES)

The NSW SES is an emergency and rescue service dedicated to supporting New South Wales communities in times of need. They employ a range of people with a variety of skills and varying backgrounds.

Study areas: Accountancy, Finance, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Supply Chain Management, Law

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

St Mary MacKillop College

St Mary Mackillop College is a Catholic high school with two campuses, catering for over 2000 students, it is Canberra's largest secondary school.

Study areas: Health and Physical Education, Mathematics Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Sport

All students (domestic and international)

Sydney Health and Care Services

Sydney Health and Care (SHCS) is a registered NDIS service provider in Sydney, providing a vast range of supports under the NDIS scope.

Study areas: Health and Physical Education, Science Education, Psychological Science, Social Science, Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, Exercise Science, Exercise Science and Rehabilitation, Nursing

All students (domestic and international)

Sydney Water

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

The Disability Trust

The Disability Trust are a not-for-profit NDIS registered support services provider, supporting people with disability and their families for over 50 years. They offer individualised services such as accommodation support, employment assistance, community engagement programs facilitating social activities, group participation and more

Study areas: Human Resource Management, Social Work
Public Health, Nursing.

All students (domestic and international)

TransGrid

Transgrid builds and maintains the most important electricity network in Australia, providing the backbone of the National Electricity Market while supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future.

Study areas: Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechatronic Engineering, Cyber Security Technology

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

Westpac

Westpac is Australia’s oldest bank and company, one of four major banking organisations in Australia and one of the largest banks in New Zealand. We provide a broad range of banking and financial services in these markets, including consumer, business and institutional banking and wealth management services.

Study areas: Various

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

William Buck (NSW) Pty Ltd

William Buck is a provider of accounting and advisory services, they are an integrated firm that works collaboratively across technical and industry specialisations.

Study areas: Accountancy, Finance, Financial Planning

Australian citizens and permanent residents only

Wollongong City Council

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

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.

How to: Make the most of the Graduate Careers Expo 2025

Make the most of the Graduate Careers Expo

When: Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 12.30 pm 1.30 pm
Where: Wollongong campus

Make the most of the Graduate Careers Expo

When: Monday, 10 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!
  • Check out the fantastic sessions running on the event day:

Essential tools & tips for job applications
11:00 am - 11:30 am

Project manage your career with David Jenkins
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

CommBank employer session- casual customer service roles 
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

STEM Expo 2019