The University of Western Australia
Careers Centre
Location: Hackett Drive Entrance 1, First Floor Social Sciences South
Postal Address: M302 35 Stirling Highway Crawley WA 6009
Telephone: +61 8 6488 2334
Facsimile: +61 8 6488 1119
Homepage: www.careers.uwa.edu.au
Email: careers.centre@uwa.edu.au
University Switchboard: +61 8 6488 6000
University Homepage: www.uwa.edu.au
The University of Western Australia is recognised internationally as an excellent research intensive university and a leading intellectual and creative source for the community it serves. The university’s high quality teaching and research ensures it remains the university of preference for Western Australia’s highest achieving school leavers, as well as attracting high-calibre undergraduate and postgraduate students nationally and internationally. UWA graduates, who enjoy employment rates well above the national average, are highly competitive internationally, rising to prominent leadership roles in industry, government, education and the professions. The Careers Centre is centrally located and offers a comprehensive service to students, staff and employers of graduates.
Services and Programs
The following services and opportunities are available from the Careers Centre to facilitate employers’ engagement with students and staff of the University:
1. Recruitment:
■ Online vacancy advertising (via email and website) to targeted discipline groups ■ Direct mailing to students in specific disciplines ■ Collection and forwarding of applications ■ Customised on-campus recruitment information sessions ■ Organisation of on-campus interview schedules and facilities ■ Professional graduate recruitment information and advice.
2. Relationship Development:
■Connection with discipline groups through Faculty/School academic staff and student societies ■ Integrated management of relationship with the University.
3. Profile Building:
On-campus career seminars & workshops ■ Mentoring of UWA students ■ Employer branded career information resources & publications.
Facilities
■ Audiovisual equipment ■ Interview rooms ■ Lecture theatres ■ Videoconferencing ■ Parking.
Fields of Education
Architecture, Arts, Commerce, Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Conservation Biology and Management, Dental Science, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Design, Exercise Rehabilitation Science, Fine Arts, Health Science, Landscape Architecture, Law, Letters, Medical Science, Molecular Biology, Music, Music Education, Musical Arts, Paramedical Health Science, Podiatric Medicine, Psychology, Science, Social Work.
Several combined degrees are available in Arts, Economics and Commerce, Education, Engineering, Law and Science. For further information on UWA courses, view the full list at:
http://courses.handbooks.uwa.edu.au/courses or contact Heads of Schools and Faculty Deans.
Number of Graduating Students (approximate)
UWA graduates approx. 4,000 students each year (approx. 80 per cent Australian and 20 per cent international) from undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in the following disciplines – Agriculture/Horticulture, Architecture & Fine Arts, Arts, Asian Studies, Biomedical/Health Sciences, Business Administration, Commerce, Communication Studies, Computer & Mathematical Sciences, Dentistry, Earth/Physical Sciences, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Sciences/Natural Resource Management, Exercise & Health Science, Law, Medicine, Music, Psychology, Social Work.
Staff
Head of Careers Centre – Senior Careers Advisor:
Les Emery T: +61 8 6488 2430
E: les.emery@uwa.edu.au
Careers Forums & Workshops Contacts – Careers Advisors:
Susy Vaughan T: +61 8 6488 2425
E: careers.centre@uwa.edu.au
Erica Anderton T: +61 8 6488 2425
E: careers.centre@uwa.edu.au
Employer Services & Graduate/Vacation Job Vacancies – Career Information Officers:
Karen Abbott
T: +61 8 6488 2334/1667
E: careers.centre@uwa.edu.au
Industry Mentoring – Career Mentor Coordinator:
Jo Hocking T: +61 8 6488 3799
E: jo.hocking@uwa.edu.au
Casual Job Service – Client Services Assistant:
T: +61 8 6488 2258
2011 Dates
Semester 1: 28 Feb – 3 Jun
Semester 2: 1 Aug – 4 Nov
Exam period 1: 11 – 25 Jun
Exam period 2: 12 – 26 Nov
Non-teaching breaks: 25 – 29 Apr; 26 – 30 Sep
Vacations: 26 Jun – 31 Jul; 27 Nov – 27 Feb 2012
Employer Visits
Dates available for on-campus information talks and interviews are: 7 Mar – 21 Apr; 2 May – 3 Jun. Other special events to assist employers in their recruitment of graduates and vacation students may be held in each semester and published on the Careers Centre website.