The University of Sydney
Careers Centre:
Darlington Campus
Location: Jane Foss Russell Building (G02) 160 City Road Darlington NSW 2006
Postal Address: Jane Foss Russell Building (G02) 160 City Road, Darlington NSW 2006
Telephone: +61 2 8627 8703
Facsimile: +61 2 8627 8477
Homepage: www.sydney.edu.au/careers
Email: careers.information@sydney.edu.au
University Switchboard: +61 2 9351 2222
University Homepage: www.sydney.edu.au
The University of Sydney is the largest provider to the graduate and professional work force in NSW. Over 49,000 students enjoy access to a broad range of courses and degrees and can choose from an array of sporting and social activities. As well as developing academic strengths, students have the opportunity to foster leadership and communications skills through university-supported clubs and societies.
The University of Sydney has particular strengths in generalist programs and double degrees. Entry into our Arts, Science, Engineering and Information Technology, Economics and Commerce degrees require some of the highest UAI/ATAR cut-offs in the State.
Services and Programs
Careers Fairs ■ Emailouts ■ Mailouts ■ Presentations ■ Online vacancy advertising ■ Postering ■ Profile raising.
We are happy to discuss employer needs and recruitment strategies and design individual packages of services to suit your needs. Log on to the Careers Centre database (www.sydney.edu.au/careers) to book events or advertise vacancies. Places for events book out fast!
Facilities
Lecture Theatres ■ Audiovisual equipment ■ Professional exhibition setup for Careers Fair – all disciplines.
Equity Groups
We are able to assist you with recruitment of candidates from various equity groups through our ongoing contact with the Koori Centre and the Disability Services Unit of the university.
Fields of Education
Agriculture, Architecture, Arts, Commerce, Computing, Dentistry, Design, Economics, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Information Technology, International Studies, Law, Liberal Studies, Medical Science, Medicine, Music, Pharmacy, Psychology, Resource Economics, Science, Social Work, Veterinary Science, Visual Arts. www.sydney.edu.au/about/faculties_schools.shtml
We also offer Advanced, Honours and combined degrees, which attract students who excel academically. Our combined degrees include Arts/Commerce, Arts/Science, combined Law (Arts, Commerce, Economics or Science) Commerce/Science Engineering/Science and Engineering/Commerce. The University of Sydney has the highest UAI/ATAR cut off for combined Law degrees. Our Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies also offers combined, Advanced and Honours degrees, and all Engineering students complete a work placement as part of their degree.
Number of Graduating Students (approximate)
Agriculture; Food & Natural Resources 150+; Architecture 430+; Arts 1750+; Dentistry 90+; Economics & Business 3000+; Education & Social Work 830+; Engineering & Information Technologies 630+; Fine Arts 230+; Health Sciences 1480+; Law 670+; Medicine 620+; Music 180+; Nursing 230+; Pharmacy 260+; Science 1600+; Veterinary Science 140+.
Staff
Manager:
Nitsa Athanassopoulos
T: +61 2 8627 8403
E: nitsa.athanassopoulos@sydney.edu.au
Industry Development Manager:
Sarah Jones
T: +61 2 8627 8406
E: sarah.jones@sydney.edu.au
Industry Development Officer:
Pippin Wanless
T: +61 2 8627 8406
E: careers.employer@sydney.edu.au
Career Development Officers:
Barbara Mackie
T: +61 2 8627 8403
E: barbara.mackie@sydney.edu.au
Career Development Manager:
Julie Doherty
T: +61 2 8627 8403
E: julie.doherty@sydney.edu.au
Dates
Semester 1: 05 Mar – 30 Jun
Semester 2: 30 Jul – 24 Nov
Exam period 1: 18 – 30 Jun
Exam period 2: 12 – 24 Nov
Vacations: 06 - 13 Apr; 2 – 27 Jul; 24 – 28 Sep; 26 Nov – Mar 2013
Employer Visits
Employer Information: Sessions run from 5 – 30 Mar and 30 Jul – 17 Aug
Contact: Sarah Jones, Industry Development Manager
T: +61 02 8627 8406
E: sarah.jones@sydney.edu.au
Careers Fairs
Investment Banking and Consultancy Careers Fair – Thursday 8 March 2012
Local. Global. Connected. Careers Fair 2012 – Monday 26 March 2012
Internship and Vacation Work Fair – Tuesday 7 August 2012