Curtin University
Curtin Careers Centre
Location: Building 303, Curtin University, Kent Street Bentley WA 6102
Postal Address: GPO Box U1987 Perth WA 6845
Telephone: +61 8 9266 7802
Facsimile: +61 8 9266 3847
Careers Website: www.careers.curtin.edu.au
Email: careers@curtin.edu.au
University Switchboard: +61 8 9266 9266
University Homepage: www.curtin.edu.au
Curtin University is one of the most comprehensive universities in Australia. The university has developed a reputation for its highly practical and relevant programs, global outlook and research endeavours. Curtin offers over 800 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels to over 38, 000 students both within Australia and overseas. The university specialises in delivering programs in various modes to accommodate the needs of its students. Curtin seeks to equip its graduates, in all fields, to apply knowledge to the solution of practical problems.
Services and Programs
Work Experience Program (including insurance) ■ International Students Internship Program Mentoring Program ■ SIFE – Students in Free Enterprise ■ International Students Internship Program Online job board ■ Direct mail and emails to students ■ Employer seminars ■ Posters placed around campus ■ On-campus interviews ■ Resource centre ■ Career fairs ■ Career counselling sessions
Equity Groups
We are able to assist you with the recruitment of candidates from various equity groups.
Facilities
Audiovisual equipment ■ Catering ■ Interview rooms ■ Lecture theatre ■ Parking ■ Videoconferencing.
Fields of Education
Curtin University has four main faculties, Health Science, Humanities, Business and Science & Engineering, as well as the Centre of Aboriginal Studies. Some courses include:
Accounting, Agri-Sciences, Architecture, Art & Design, Business Law, Communication & Cultural Studies, Computing Sciences, Earth Sciences, Economics & Finance, Education, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences, Indigenous Studies, Information Systems, Languages and Intercultural Education, Life Sciences, Management, Marketing, Mathematical Sciences, Media & Information, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Work and many more.
See www.handbook.curtin.edu.au for a full list of course options.
Number of Graduating Students (approximate)
Over 8,300 students graduate from Curtin’s four teaching divisions each year. For numbers of students graduating within various disciplines, please contact the Curtin Careers Centre for more detailed information.
Staff
Head of Careers Centre:
Julie Howell
T: +61 8 9266 9909
E: j.howell@curtin.edu.au
General Enquires (including Student Appointments/Workshops):
Julian Harris
T: +61 8 9266 7802
E: julian.harris@curtin.edu.au
Employer Enquiries (including Advertising Vacancies/Career Fairs/Work Experience & Internships/Employer Events):
Sarah Moffat
T: +61 8 9266 4169
E: s.moffat@curtin.edu.au
Wendy Yip Chok Mui
T: +61 8 9266 1187
E: w.yip@curtin.edu.au
2011 Dates
Semester 1
International Prep-week: 14 Feb 2011
Start-up week: 21 Feb 2011
Semester 1: 28 Feb – 23 May
Exam period: 6 – 17 Jun
Vacations & study breaks: 22 (Good Friday) – 29 Apr
Semester 2
International Prep-week: 4 Jul 2011
Start-up week: 11 Jul 2011
Semester 2: 18 Jul – 14 Oct
Exam period: 24 Oct – 4 Nov
Vacations & study breaks: 12 – 16 Sep; 17 – 21 Oct; 7 Nov onwards to 2012
Careers Fairs
Experience Works! Fair: 27 Jul 2011 (Bentley Campus)
Health Sciences Career Fair: 28 Jul 2011 (Bentley Campus)
Bentley Graduate Career Fair: 29 Mar 2012 (Bentley Campus)
WASM Kalgoorlie Career Fair: TBA 2012
In addition to these Career Fairs, Curtin also conducts a number of targeted Careers Fairs and Events throughout the year, including:
Global Connection Month;
Vacation employment;
Internship;
Work experience opportunities
Employer Visits
Employers are welcome on campus to hold recruitment events or take part in activities throughout the year. The highest student participation rate tends to fall between Mar – May and Aug – Oct.
The university actively seeks opportunities for partnerships with employers for internships and fieldwork placements, research and feedback on relevance of courses.
The Careers Centre can also provide a valuable link between employers wishing to offer fieldwork placements/internships and Curtin faculties.