Careers and employability

Careers and employability

As a student, you have access to industry experiences, leadership programs, career advice and networking opportunities that will help you grow your professional toolkit.

Get ready for the workforce

Your career journey begins here

  • Industry experiences

    Learn about internships, units with industry partners, global opportunities and volunteering options.

    Explore industry experiences

  • Leadership skills

    Check out the leadership programs, mentoring opportunities and volunteering programs you can participate in.

    Foster leadership skills

  • Career essentials

    Find out how to plan your career and apply for jobs. For in-person career advice, check out our Careers and Internships Studio.

    Get career ready

  • Networking opportunities

    Find networking and industry events, workshops,and university programs you can join.

    See networking opportunities

Find jobs and opportunities

Looking for your next step? Browse casual and part time work, internships, scholarships, graduate programs, leadership opportunities and more on our jobs and opportunities board.

CareerEdge: Career support that evolves with you

Co-designed with students, career and industry experts and academics, CareerEdge helps you build confidence and real-world skills through deeply personalised and adaptive guidance that grows with your ambitions and is tailored to your goals, strengths and areas for development.

Supporting your career journey

Ready for the workforce?

Get ready to step into the workforce with confidence – here you’ll find key info on work rights, student visas, disclosing a disability, and where to find a job.

Find a job

Malaysia career services

Whether you're planning your next move or polishing your resumé, Monash Malaysia Career Services has everything you need to feel confident and career-ready.

Malaysia campus

Global experience, career edge

Through study tours, global internships and exchange opportunities, you’ll gain the cultural fluency, adaptability and problem-solving skills that global employers demand.

Global mindset
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PhD development opportunities

Access PhD professional development

Are you a PhD student looking to get a career edge? Explore research, professional and career development workshops and seminars tailored to your needs.

Explore PhD professional development

Upcoming events

Take part in our events to gain confidence, expand your networks, sharpen your skills, and unlock new career possibilities.

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  1. Mon 17 Aug, 12–1pm

    Defence Industry Internship Program (DIIP) Information Session

    Learn about the Defence Industry Internship Program (DIIP) for technology and engineering students. Get a paid 12-week summer internship with an Australian defence SME. Approx 120 spots available for penultimate and final-year, Australian citizen students.

    Careers & Internships Studio Clayton

  2. Tue 18 Aug, 1–2pm

    Build Your Employability Whilst Studying

    Beginner-friendly workshop will help you understand which future skills matter and how everyday university experiences like group work, clubs, volunteering and part-time jobs help you build them.

    Careers & Internships Studio Clayton

  3. Tue 18 Aug, 3–4.30pm

    Beyond the Papers: Designing Your Research Impact

    Articulate the vision behind your research, recognise your transferable capabilities, and translate your research into meaningful change beyond academia. Bring your research topic or idea.

    Careers & Internships Studio Clayton

  4. Wed 19 Aug, 1–2pm

    Industry Experience and Internship Program in the Monash Business School

    Learn about industry experience (placements, consulting projects and specialist programs), capstone options, co-curricular employability programs, hackathons, case competitions and digital consulting experience.

    Careers & Internships Studio Clayton

Student news

Student careers in pole position at Grand Prix ImpactHack

Clayton Campus was turbo-charged with the energy of the racetrack recently, as over 250 energetic students took part in the Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) x ImpactHack event.
Careers and leadership

Recipients of Mollie Holman Medal and Vice Chancellor’s Commendation for Thesis Excellence

Congratulations to the Mollie Holman Medal and Vice Chancellor’s Commendation for Thesis Excellence Recipients.
Student success

Monash University Students Win Gold and Silver at 2025 PIDA Student Awards

Two Monash University student teams have received top honours at the 2025 Packaging Innovation & Design Student Awards (PIDA), hosted by the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP).
Student success

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