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

Tuesday, 6 August, 10.30 am – 1 pm at Uni Hall, Wollongong campus

Register via CareerHub Read our guide to securing a job at the expo
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 Defence Force

The Australian Defence Force is the military organisation responsible for the defence of the Commonwealth of Australia and its national interests.

Key areas: Accountancy, Business Law, Economics, Finance, Financial Planning, Human Resources Management, International Business, Management, Public Relations, Supply Chain Management, Law, Hospitality, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Physics, Telecommunications Engineering, Cyber Security, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Exercise Science, Marine Science, Medical and Health Science, Nuclear Science, Nursing

Australian citizens and permanent residents only
Australian Disability Network

The Australian Disability Network is Australia's peak body helping employers to build the confidence and capability to welcome and include people with disability as employees and customers.

All students (domestic and international)
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
Coal Services

Coal Services Health is a specialised health and safety scheme that proudly protects the NSW coal mining industry and its workers.

Key areas: Exercise Science, Exercise Science and Rehabilitation, Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutrition Science

Australian citizens 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
Delve Underground

Delve Underground is a tunnel design and heavy civil engineering firm,
specialising in the transportation, water, wastewater, and energy industries.

Key areas: Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mining Engineering, Technology, Geology

All students (domestic and international)
Douglas Partners

Douglas Partners is a leading engineering consultancy specialising in geotechnics, rock mechanics, environment, groundwater, earthworks and geophysics. 

Key areas: Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mining Engineering, Earth and Environmental Science, Geology

All students (domestic and international)
Ericom

Ericom is Australia’s leading technology solutions provider.

Key areas: Business Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Cyber Security, Technology, Web Design and Development, Digital Media, Communication and Media

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
Hysata

Hysata is a green energy start-up based in Port Kembla. Bringing down the cost of clean hydrogen, their technological breakthrough is helping accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels in the world’s push toward net-zero targets.

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

All students (domestic and international)
IRT Group

IRT Group is one of Australia's largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. 

All students (domestic and international)
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)
Komatsu

Komatsu provides essential equipment, technologies and services to the construction, mining, energy, government, waste and quarry industries.

Key areas: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering

Australian citizens and permanent residents only
Landmark Orthopaedics
Landmark Orthopaedics brings together Australia's leading surgeons, physiotherapists, orthopaedic research and medical device innovation.
All students (domestic and international)
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
NSW Department of Education

The NSW Department of Education is responsible for the delivery and coordination of early childhood, primary school, secondary school, vocational education, adult, migrant and higher education in NSW.

Key areas: Education - The Early Years, Health and Physical Education, Primary Education, Science Education

All students (domestic and international)
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.

Key areas: Accountancy, Economics, Hospitality, History, Indigenous Studies, Writing and English Literature, Music, Performance and Theatre, Visual Arts, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Geography, Biological Sciences, Chemistry

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)
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

SLR Consulting Australia

SLR provides global environmental and advisory solutions from a global network. They deliver advice and support on a wide range of strategic and project-specific issues to the mining, minerals and extractive industries.

Study area: Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mathematics, Mining Engineering, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Geology, Marine Science, Physical Geography and Environmental Geosciences, Spatial Science, Ecology and Conservation Biology

 All students (domestic and international)
SMEC Australia (Wollongong office) SMEC is an Australian-based engineering firm that provides consulting services on major infrastructure projects around the world.  
Southern.IML Pathology

Southern.IML Pathology strives to provide excellent diagnostic service for referring clinicians and patients at all times.

Key areas: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, 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

Australian citizens and permanent residents only
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)
Sydney Water

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

Key areas: Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, Applied Statistics, Business Information Services, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Cyber Security, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Coastal Management, Conservation Biology, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Australian citizens only
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

The DCCEEW leads Australia’s response to climate change and sustainable energy use, and protects our environment, heritage and water.

Key areas: Accountancy, Business Law, economics, Finance, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Law, Applied Statistics, Business Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Engineering, Information Technology, Physics, Cyber Security, Community, Culture and Environment. Cultural Studies, Indigenous Studies, Digital Media, Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Psychological Science, Communication and Media, Psychology, International Studies, Coastal Management, Conservation Biology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Marine Science, Ecology and Conservation Biology

Australian citizens and permanent residents only
Tibra

Tibra Capital is an Australian proprietary trading firm headquartered in Austinmer, New South Wales. 

Key areas: Applied Statistics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Physics, Telecommunications Engineering, Technology

All students (domestic and international)
Warrigal Nursing

Warrigal offers personalised retirement living, home and aged care services, championing independence, respect, and happiness.

Key area: 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

 

UOW exhibitors

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.