University of Southern Queensland

Career Development Service:

University Switchboard: +61 7 4631 2100

University Homepage: www.usq.edu.au

Career Development Webpage: http://www.usq.edu.au/current-students/services/careers/employers

USQ Toowoomba

Postal Address: Ground Floor G Block West Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350
Telephone: +61 7 4631 2372
Facsimile: +61 7 4631 2880
Email: [email protected]

USQ Fraser Coast

Postal Address: 161 Old Maryborough Road, Hervey Bay QLD 4655
Telephone: +61 7 4194 3125
Facsimile: +61 7 4194 3173
Email: [email protected]

 USQ Springfield

Postal Address: Sinnathamby Boulevard Springfield QLD 4300
Telephone: +61 7 3470 4400
Facsimile: +61 7 3470 4401
Email:    [email protected]

 USQ Ipswich

Postal Address: 11Salisbury Road Ipswich QLD 4350
Telephone: 1800 269 500
Email:    [email protected]

The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) has forged a reputation as one of Australia’s leading providers of on-campus and distance education programs in Australia. With more than 75 per cent of students studying via distance or online, USQ is at the cutting edge of flexible delivery of resources and technology. USQ is a young dynamic university located in four thriving regional locations across Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Fraser Coast, Springfield and Ipswich. The dynamic nature of USQ allows it to remain relevant to global trends. From Business and Commerce, Creative Arts and Media, Engineering and Built Environment, Health and Community, Humanities and Communication, Information Technology, Law and Justice, and Sciences, the University continues to develop programs and courses that reflect the changing needs of society. 

USQ Career Development provide a wide range of services for regional and national employers seeking to raise their profile in the University environment and recruit quality graduates. With over 25 000 students, USQ Career Development can assist you in distributing information about career opportunities within your organisation to our local and international students. 

Services and Programs
Free internet job advertisements (CareerHub) ■ Career Fair  ■ Direct mail and email advertising ■  On-campus employer presentations and recorded access ■ Promotional material distribution on campus ■  Mentoring program ■ Industry experience program ■ Work integrated learning placements ■ Networking and Industry Panels.  

Equity Groups
USQ is committed to providing accessible and equitable educational pathways, supportive and inclusive learning environments for students, regardless of their background.  USQ is committed to addressing structural and systemic inequality in education and employment. USQ Career Development is able to assist you with recruitment of candidates from various equity groups.

Facilities
Audiovisual equipment ■ Catering ■ Interview rooms ■ Online facilities ■ Free parking ■ Videoconferencing ■ Lecture theatres ■ Television studios (for the recording of employer presentations). 

Fields of Education

Faculties: 

  • Faculty of Business, Engineering, Law and Arts (BELA)
  • Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences (HES)

 USQ Handbook: webapp.usq.edu.au/progsearch/default.aspx 

 Number of Graduating Students (approximate)

(* based on 2014 Graduates)

  • Business and Commerce, (340 approx)
  • Creative Arts and Media, 75 (approx)
  • Engineering and Built Environment, 560 (approx)
  • Health and Community, 256 (approx)
  • Humanities and Communication, 213 (approx)
  • Information Technology, 41 (approx)
  • Law and Justice, and 100 (approx)
  • Sciences (89 approx)

 Staff

Manager
Mark Wellington

T: +61 7 4631 1328
E: [email protected]

Graduate Employment Contact:
Rebecca Boddington

T: +61 7 4631 5347 
E:  [email protected]

Academic Calendar:http://www.usq.edu.au/current-students/2015-academic-calendar

Employer Visits

On-campus employer presentations provide you with direct access to future graduates. We can arrange group meetings, informational sessions between students and your company or book individual interviews with selected students. In order to promote career opportunities to distance students we can also record our presentation and upload the link to our website or facilitate a webinar (online) presentation. 

Visits to campus contribute favourably to an organisation’s profile amongst graduates and can have tangible benefits that extend beyond immediate recruitment. Wednesday lunch time, between 12:00pm-2:00pm, is often the best time to hold presentation as this is our common hour and no lectures are scheduled. To book your Information Session, please email [email protected] or visit http://careerhub.usq.edu.au/Employers/Contact_us.chpx

Career Fair

The 2015 USQ Career Fair will be held on Wednesday 1st of April 2015 at the Toowoomba campus

The USQ Career Fair is a major career event that allows employers from across Australia and internationally to profile their organisation and promote various career opportunities to USQ students.

Whether you are looking to fill graduate, vacation, cadetship, internship, work experience or other positions, the 2015 USQ Career Fair will connect you to our student cohort. 

For further information: www.usq.edu.au/careerfair/employerinfo 

Networking and Industry Panels

USQ Career Development offers a variety of opportunities for employers to network with our student cohort. 

Connecting with USQ students enables you to: 

  • Profile your organisation
  • Promote career opportunities within your organisation including graduate, vacation or work experience positions
  • Engage with USQ students
  • Prepare students for their transition to employment
  • Improve the quality of future job candidates by communicating your expectations as to what skills, qualities and experiences applicants should possess
  • Showcase your organisation’s projects and achievements
  • Teach students soft skills such as networking, communication and professionalism through practice

 USQ Career Development are happy to discuss with you opportunities to connect with our student cohort. 

Some of our existing events, include (but are not limited to): 

  • Presentations
  • Networking Events
  • Participation in Industry Panels
  • Workshops
  • Interviews
  • Partnership Events e.g. Branded Networking Evenings

On-campus activities can take place USQ Toowoomba, USQ Springfield and USQ Fraser Coast.

Please contact us  if you would like to discuss this further.