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!

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.

Register for the STEM and Health Expo

When: Tuesday, 6 August, 2024
Time: 10.30 am 1 pm
Where: UniHall, Building 11, Wollongong campus

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Attend the workshop: How to make the most of the STEM and Health Expo

Thursday, 1 August, 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm at Wollongong campus

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

Information for students

Please note that this list will be continuously updated until the event, so be sure to check back regularly for new exhibitors at the expo.

Company Key information  Student eligibility
Australian Food and Pharmaceutical Industries

Australian Food and Pharmaceutical Industries is at the forefront of producing innovative confectionery items, leveraging the unique qualities of natural gum.

Key areas: Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Chemistry

All students (domestic and international)
Bluescope

Bluescope is a global leader in metal coating and painting products for building and construction industries, providing vital components for houses, buildings, structures, vehicles and more.

Key areas: Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Technology

Australian citizens and permanent residents only
Delta Electronics Australia

The Delta Group is the world's largest provider of switching power supplies and DC brushless fans, as well as a major source for power management solutions, components, visual displays, industrial automation, networking products, and renewable energy solutions.

Key areas: Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering

Australian citizens and permanent residents only
Gravitas Technologies

Gravitas Technologies represents a new initiative in Australia aimed at harnessing decades of knowledge and expertise in the fields of engineering and materials design. By bringing together various disciplines, such as engineering, science, mechatronics, manufacturing, and fabrication, it enables a unique synergistic approach to solving many of today's complex industrial application issues.

Key areas: Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering

Australian citizens and permanent residents only
Jacobs

Jacobs is an international technical professional services firm. They provide engineering, technical, professional and construction services, as well as scientific and specialty consulting for a broad range of clients globally, including companies, organisations, and government agencies.

Key areas: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biological Sciences, 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)
Leed Engineering and Construction

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

Key area: Civil Engineering 

Australian citizens and permanent residents only
NSW Department of Communities & Justice

The DCJ works with children, adults, families and communities to deliver services with a unified and collaborative approach with the objective of achieving a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive community. 

Key areas: Business Law, Law, Sociology, Psychological Science, Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Criminology

Australian citizens and permanent residents only
Prosple Prosple is a platform designed to help students discover the most meaningful next-best step in their career journey.  All students (domestic and international)
Sydney Health & Care Services

Sydney Health & Care Services is a disability service provider in New South Wales, Australia, that has been operating since mid-2017. They are an NDIS-approved provider, offering a wide range of support services to individuals with disabilities.

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

All students (domestic and international)
Westpac

Westpac is one of Australia's Big Four banks and is Australia's first and oldest banking institution. Westpac provides a broad range of banking and financial services in these markets, including consumer, business and institutional banking and wealth management services.

Key areas: 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 Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Technology, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Medical & Radiation Physics, Telecommunications Engineering, Cyber Security, Technology, Web Design and Development, Indigenous Studies, Languages, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, Digital Media, Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Mathematics Education, Psychological Science, Communication and Media, Psychology, Neuroscience, Criminology, Public Health Nutrition

Australian citizens and permanent residents only
Wollongong City Council

Wollongong City Council is a local government area in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. 

Key areas: Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Human Resources Management, Civil Engineering

Australian citizens only

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!
  • Attend any workshops before the event that will help you to prepare and make the most of the expo.

Make the most of the STEM and Health Expo by attending the workshop!

Attend the workshop to learn the best tips on making the most of the STEM and Health Expo, from preparing and approaching employers on the day, do's and don'ts, and follow-up activities.

Thursday, 1 August, 12.30 – 1.30 pm, Wollongong campus

REGISTER NOW VIA CAREERHUB

  • 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.