Careers and Employability Events, Training and Workshops

Events, Training and Workshops


JCU Recruitment Ready Workshops will be back in Semester 2, 2023

In the meantime, head to Employability Edge and Big Interview to fine tune your job application skills.  You can also make an appointment to talk to the Careers and Employability Team to get feedback on applications.

Events coming up soon

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Queensland Police Service Open Day - Townsville

Are you looking for a  challenging and rewarding career?

Join us on July 15, at our Academy Open Day to learn all about a career with the Queensland Police Service.

Take this rare opportunity to check out our state-of-the-art training facilities and chat with our specialist units like the Dog Squad, Road Policing officers, Dive Squad and more.

Policing can be a lifelong career with many different pathways, so take your time touring our training facility and obstacle course, and drop in to information sessions throughout the day where you can ask questions about your future career.

Food and drinks will be available on site, we look forward to seeing you there!

Register here

Saturday,
15 July, 2023
9.00 am  2.00 pm
Townsville Police Academy, Belgian Gardens

Gradconnection - Meet the Employers
Looking for a grad program or internship in the second half of the year? Employers are still hiring! Join round two of the #MeetTheEmployers events on a day relevant to your discipline this July.

✅ Get application tips you can actually use - recruiters may even share questions they’ll ask at assessment centres!
✅ Listen to employers pitch to you at live presentations - learn about all the opportunities currently on offer
✅ Hear first-hand from current grads about their experience working at the company
✅ Chat directly with employer representatives - have the option to practice your interview skills and receive feedback on the spot!
✅ Make yourself known to potential recruiters and be first to be notified when they’re hiring

Hosted live on the virtual platform Airmeet, each day is unique to a specific industry and features a diverse range of employers including WestpacSuncorpEY Australia and more. No matter what stage of your degree we recommend attending!

Get in early – learn more and register now: https://au.gradconnection.com/meet-the.../schedule/...

18 - 26 July, 2023Online event
Seek/GradConnection Student webinar - Explore Careers
Learn about the Australian employment market and SEEK’s unique role insights tool to gain real-world knowledge on the future of work. Hear what skills employers are looking for and how to demonstrate your skills effectively.  Register here
Tuesday
18 July
12 noon - 1.00 pm
Webinar
Seek/GradConnection Student webinar - Professional Profiles
Whether you're looking for a placement, grad role, entry-level role, or part-time job while you’re studying, it’s important to think about how you’re seen by employers. We’ll show you the value of a professional brand and share tips for creating a quality profile to help you stand out from the crowd.  Register here
Thursday
20 July
10.00 am - 11.00 am
Webinar

Graduate Meteorologist Program Information Session

Applications are now open for the Graduate Meteorologist Program.

To find out more about the program, we invite you to register for our online information session.  Register now

During the information session you'll learn about:

  • the Graduate Diploma in Meteorology
  • career outcomes for graduates
  • how to apply.

You'll also hear from our meteorologists about what they do, where meteorology has taken them – and where it could take you!

We encourage course applicants from diverse backgrounds, reflective of our customers and the communities we serve. We also offer affirmative measure positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates.

Can't make it to this year's information session? Watch last year's session or register here and we'll send you a link to the recording.

Thursday
20 July
11 am - 12 noon
Webinar
Queensland Health - Graduate nursing and midwifery opportunities for First Nation applicants
Queensland Health is determined to make a difference to the lives of all Queenslanders, in particular First Nations Queenslanders. Our First Nations nursing and midwifery workforce are essential to achieving this. Hear from Queensland Health nurses and midwives on the opportunities, support and advice on working for Queensland Health from the perspective of First Nations colleagues.  Register here
Thursday
20 July
3.00 pm - 3.40 pm
Teams Webinar
Seek/GradConnection Student webinar - Resumes and Cover Letters
Learn the dos and don’ts of resume and cover letter writing, according to the people who review these documents: hiring managers. We’ll show you how to tailor your application to the job ad and how to access to our free downloadable templates. Register here
Tuesday
25 July
12 noon - 1.00 pm
Webinar
Queensland Health - Graduate nursing opportunities - Ask our panel anything
In this “Ask anything” session you will be able to ask any question about your graduate year, and find out more information on what it is like to work as a nurse in Queensland Health.  Register here
Tuesday
25 July
3.00 pm - 3.40 pm
Teams Webinar

Queensland Health - Graduate midwifery opportunities - Ask us anything

What does a midwifery career with Queensland Health offer? What questions do you want answered? Ask us anything at this session for graduate midwives.  Register here

Wednesday 26 July
3.00 pm - 3.40 pm
Teams
Webinar
Child Safety Officer Recruitment Information Evening 
Do you have a degree in Human Services?  Are you passionate about working with vulnerable families? Do you want job security, 6 monthly incentive payments, locality allowance and 5 weeks leave a year? Then we are looking for you!
Come along to our Recruitment Information Evening - Register here
Wednesday 26 July
6.00 pm - 7.00 pm
Online Event
Seek/GradConnection Student webinar - Interviews and Networking
Get top tips on how to ace your interview. Learn how to prepare, research, sell yourself, navigate virtual interviews, ask for feedback and learn from rejection. Gain access to our free interview builder and learn strategies for effective networking. Register here
Tuesday
1 August
11.00 am - 12 noon
Webinar
Seek/GradConnection Student webinar - Job Searching Strategies
Job searching can be overwhelming and exhausting, but clever tools can make it a much simpler task. We’ll show you how to quickly find the most relevant jobs using success strategies and SEEK’s AI technology. Plus, learn how to interpret a job ad and apply to it.  Register here
Thursday
3 August
3.00 pm - 4.00 pm
Webinar