Your employability journey starts now
Your course provides a foundation for developing your employability. Every subject, assessment, placement, and activity helps you apply theory to practice, build confidence, and demonstrate your capabilities to future employers.
Build Skills & Career Readiness
Enrich your university experience with mentoring and expand your network of support that sets you up for success!
Solve real global health challenges in a multidisciplinary student competition.
Research pathways after Honours: learn with expert advice.
Attend training to grow skills, build confidence and develop professional communication.
Internships and Work Experience
Enhance skills and career readiness through placements and work experience.
Strengthen employability with hands‑on clinical experience across teaching hospitals.
Develop job‑ready clinical skills through hands‑on training in teaching clinics.
Develop skills and build lasting connections on a rural placement.
Community & Leadership
Provide advisory input and amplify the student perspective.
Join the Student Leadership Network to strengthen leadership skills and build connections.
Join MDHS Clubs and Societies, engage in workshops expos and industry events.
Practice working with children and experience paediatric health care.
Improve your English language skills in clinical settings while expanding your professional network.
Join MDHS Students Exploring Healthcare Around the World.
Expand your global perspective through meaningful conversations with a healthcare student from another country.
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.