Engineers Careers Connect

Engineers Careers Connect – Explore career pathways. Build your profile. Take the next step.

Engineers Careers Connect is your gateway to exploring diverse career pathways in the engineering industry. This interactive session offers students the chance to hear directly from industry professionals about their career journeys, gain practical tips on resume building and interview preparation, and understand what employers are looking for in future engineers. Whether you're in your first year or about to graduate, this event will help you take the next step in your engineering career with confidence.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday 15 May
🕓 Time: 3:30pm arrival for a 4:00pm start
📍 Location: ECU Joondalup Campus, B2.137
🎟 Cost: Free (registration essential)
🥂 Presentations, light catering, and networking included

Guest Speakers:

Akshat Sharma
Computer Systems Engineer, BHP
GradIEAust & Deputy Chair, Young Engineers Australia WA

Akshat holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems (Honours) from Edith Cowan University.

His passion lies in robotics and automation and he is driven by the transformative potential of technology. Currently, Akshat is focused on pursuing his career as a graduate engineer in fleet and autonomy at BHP. Within this role he is given the opportunity to apply his skills and enthusiasm to drive innovation and efficiency in engineering solutions within this dynamic field. Akshat is proud to be able to return to ECU, providing the current crop of engineering students with insights on his journey and experience as an international student, how he sought and gained local work experience and his transition into the professional arena from a learning one.

Richard Jones
Tertiary Engagement Manager – WA, Engineers Australia

Richard works for Engineers Australia as WA’s Tertiary Engagement Manager. A seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in training and education having worked at Curtin University, Murdoch University, and the Engineering Institute of Technology supporting students throughout their tertiary studies. His journey began with a passion for imparting knowledge, which led to pursuing a Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) and further work in the Education and Training sector as a secondary school teacher. Through collaborative work in various settings, from corporate boardrooms to community classrooms, he has developed a keen understanding of the student journey, provided direct career support for many domestic and international students, and had the pleasure of working with individuals from all walks of life.

Gibson Nolte
BHP (WA Iron Ore) Graduate and Intern Program

Gibson Nolte began his career at BHP in 2019 as a Project Engineer in the non-process infrastructure engineering team, managing a diverse range of projects from water to aviation, and from HV to housing. He has coordinated the BHP (WA Iron Ore) Graduate and Intern Programs since 2022 and works closely with the Graduate-run WAIO Graduate Committee to expand and improve opportunities for Grads’ personal, professional, and technical development.

All engineering students are welcome and encouraged to attend. This is your opportunity to learn, ask, and connect.