Your curriculum is at the heart of your employability
As a student in the Faculty of Education, you’ll develop employability skills through your course and engage with a community of education professionals, supporting you to navigate diverse career pathways with confidence. Alongside your course, you can access complementary services, activities and opportunities across the Faculty and the University to broaden your experience, expand your networks and realise your full potential.
Your employability journey starts now
Whether you’re exploring education focused breadth subjects in undergraduate degrees or preparing for professional practice through postgraduate study, each learning experience in the Faculty of Education contributes to your growing your professional capability. From early connections in mentoring programs and student clubs to professional experience, you’ll develop the skills, connections and confidence to support your future career.
Experiential Learning
Experiential learning in the Faculty of Education gives you meaningful, hands-on opportunities to apply theory in real educational settings. Through professional experience placements, work integrated learning, industry and community projects, capstone subjects, global learning and co curricular programs, you build practical skills, professional confidence and real world capability.
Connections and Community
Learning in the Faculty of Education is relationship rich. You become part of a supportive and engaged community that connects you with lecturers, researchers, peers, alumni and education professionals. You will build meaningful relationships that deepen your learning, broaden your perspectives and support your personal and professional growth during your studies and beyond.
Support to Succeed
Employability in the Faculty of Education is supported through subject and course based learning, embedded skills development and targeted careers education. From education focused careers events and workshops to practical support with job applications, interviews and pre placement preparation, you have access to guidance and tools that help you navigate study, work and career decisions with clarity and purpose.
Opportunities to boost your employability
Whatever your goals, we’re here to help you identify the right opportunities and confidently translate your experiences into the attributes and skills employers are actively seeking.
Real-world experiences and capability building
A co-curricular recognition program builds your skills and recognises capability with verified digital credentials.
Beginner friendly entrepreneurship competition for groups of 2-6 students.
Paid on-campus internships.
Students@Work program for flexible on-campus casual employment.
Experience new cultures, develop valuable skills and prepare for a global future.
Exclusive job listings for UniMelb students.
Solve a real-life business challenge and win an 8-week paid internship at Bupa.
Fund your idea and help improve the university or the wider community.
Networking and mentoring
Connect with UniMelb alumni for career insights.
Grow your network and develop career confidence.
The University’s centre for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Expand your network and strengthen learning strategies with other students.
LMS module with tips for successful mentoring relationships.
Explore a wide range of clubs, connect with others and get involved on campus.
Meet other graduate students and get involved in groups that match your interests and goals.
Leadership and volunteering
Mentor new students and gain leadership skills.
Become a student delegate and develop professional skills while improving the University.
Lead programs and events on campus.
Volunteering opportunities for students.
Help new students settle in and grow your leadership skills.
Make an impact and contribute towards the international students’ community.
Expand your leadership skills through participation in workshops, focus groups, interviews and surveys.
Translate your experiences and get support
You can access a range of supports including career readiness tools and planning, assistance preparing for job applications, interviews, placements and settling into a new job, as well as workshops and personalised career advice.
Workshops and events
Events to secure internships and part-time work.
Workshops for graduate job readiness.
A week of events and activities to build your employability.
English practice and cultural exchange sessions.
Programs designed for graduate students with tools and resources for your career.
Digital tools and resources
AI resume review & scoring tool.
Free online learning modules to explore career options and prepare for job applications.
Interactive tool to assess career readiness and plan actions.
The Wellbeing Hub has a range of resources to help you enhance skills, build resilience and connect with others.
Advice and help
20-minute tailored career planning sessions.
Peer help with resumes, interviews and job search.
Support and employment opportunities for students living with disability illness and injury.