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STEM and Health Careers Expo

This annual event is where the brightest minds and top employers from all corners of the country come together. Brace yourself to dive into a world of endless STEM and Health career possibilities, internships, and coveted graduate recruitment opportunities. This is your time to create invaluable connections with top employers who can shape your future!

More information about this event in 2025 coming soon!

STEM and Health Expo

The STEM and Health Expo provides students from the Faculties of Engineering and Information Sciences (EIS) and Science, Medicine and Health (SMAH) with a chance to network with leading STEM and Health employers in Australia. This is the perfect opportunity to get your foot in the door for employment opportunities and explore a diverse range of companies that are looking for students just like you!

Need a headshot or resume review?

We've got you covered! A photographer will be available on the day so you can get the perfect LinkedIn headshot, and Careers and Employability staff will be available to provide feedback on your resume.

 

People standing at an expo
Three people talking at a stall during the UOW Graduate Careers Expo

Information for students

This event is the perfect opportunity to meet and network with prospective employers and gain some great networking and self-marketing skills.

Here's what you can expect depending on what year you're in:

  • First-year students: Find internships and vacation roles, explore career pathways, and make industry connections
  • Second-year/penultimate students: Learn about graduate opportunities for the upcoming year and network with potential employers
  • Final year students: Find graduate opportunities, network with future employers, and launch your graduate career 

It also gives you the opportunity to:

  • Gain first-hand information about an employer, the structure and operation of the organisation, their vacation program, recruitment processes and other employment opportunities
  • Mingle with employers (promoting vacation programs and internships), as well as professional association bodies (who can give you insight into ways to progress through the industry of your choice)
  • Collect application information and learn how to improve your chances of gaining a position
  • 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 expo via CareerHub (login with your UOW email and password). Make 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 before the expo. Read their profiles, decide which ones you want to meet, and prepare a few questions to ask. Remember this might just be the first impression the employer gets of you!
  • Check CareerHub to attend any workshops before the event that will help you prepare and make the most of the expo.
  • Read our Step-by-step guide to securing a job at your next careers expo.

On-the-day events

Women in STEM industry panel

Gain insights from successful women in diverse STEM fields, get invaluable advice on navigating your career path, and build your network and connect with other aspiring STEM professionals.

Event details: 11.30 am – 12.15 pm 

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PACE Mentoring drop-in session

PACE (Positive Action towards Career Engagement), is a free program connecting jobseekers with disability with mentors from leading Australian organisations. 

Event details: 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm 

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NSW Department of Education employer information session

Join the Teach NSW team for advice on completing your approval to teach application and accelerating your teaching career with the NSW Department of Education.

Event details: 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm 

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  • You'll need to bring your student ID on the day to get into the event.
  • 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 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!
  • Don't forget to see our photographer to capture your next LinkedIn headshot.
  • Visit the Careers and Employability stall to get your resume reviewed to ensure that it’s ready to go for your grad program applications!

Want a sneak peek into what to expect? Watch the video from last years STEM and Health Expo.