Get inspired to achieve your career goals

Hear from former international students who have built a successful career in Australia and become accomplished industry professionals. They will share stories, insights and strategies to help you navigate the Australian job market with confidence.

You will learn how to:

  • develop a strategic and adaptable career plan
  • build skills graduate employers are seeking
  • improve your professional communication skills
  • cultivate a resilient mindset
  • stand out in a competitive graduate market
  • get an overview of current trends and opportunities.

Our guest speakers

Stay on for a networking session to connect with our speakers and your fellow students.

Brenda Denbesten

Co-Founder (Speakworthy), Engineer and Communications Consultant

Nirajit Syamal

Engineer and Asia-Pacific Education Leader (Dassault Systèmes)

Nikitha Neelakantan

Cyber Risk and Compliance Analyst (Monash University)

Swathi Rajendran

Program Manager – People and Culture (Telstra)

Shweta Mariwala

Senior Strategic Advisor (Swinburne University of Technology)

Career resources for international students

As an international student at Swinburne, you have direct access to a library of career resources on SwinEmploy. Tailored to the needs of international students, these resources can help you plan your career, find employment, navigate workplace culture in Australia, and more.

You can also speak directly to one of career consultants to receive career support or information about our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) options. Simply visit the Careers Launchpad on the ground floor of the SPS Building at 24 Wakefield Street. No appointment is needed.

For more information, please email employability@swinburne.edu.au.

About Swinburne's International Student Job Club

The International Student Job Club is a series of events that aim to provide career and employment insights delivered in a friendly and supportive environment. Each session focuses on a different topic with an opportunity to ask questions.

It is facilitated by our International Career Consultant Olivia Doyle. She is regularly joined by guest speakers including industry representatives, recruiters, graduates and current students who share their insights and experiences.

If you have any questions, please email Olivia at odoyle@swinburne.edu.au.