Newcastle International Careers Day 2026

Name: Newcastle International Careers Day 2026
Start: 2026-03-23T10:00:00+1100
End: 2026-03-23T15:00:00+1100
Location: The Great Hall, University of Newcastle

Mon, 23 Mar, 10am - 3pm AEDT

The Great Hall, University of Newcastle

Callaghan NSW, Australia

Refugee Education Australia

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Description

International Student Careers Day 2025

Your Future Starts Here

Are you an international student or refugee ready to take the next step in your career journey? Join us for Newcastle's premier careers event designed specifically for you.

What to Expect

This is more than just a careers fair. It's your opportunity to:

Connect with Real Employers
Meet local businesses actively hiring for full-time, part-time, graduate, and casual positions across industries such as:

Retail
Tourism
Hospitality
Construction
Mining
Health Care
Customer Service
Administration
Manufacturing/warehousing
Information Technology

These employers understand the value that international students, refugees, and migrants bring to their teams and are ready to welcome you.

Get Career-Ready
Access free professional support including:

Professional headshot photography
One-on-one resume reviews and writing assistance
LinkedIn profile coaching
Insights into Australian workplace culture and etiquette

Learn from the Experts
Attend informative breakout sessions covering job search strategies, work rights, post-study visa pathways, and sector-specific opportunities.

Network All Day
Enjoy complimentary catering while building meaningful connections with employers, support services, and fellow students.

Who Should Attend?

This event welcomes:

International students currently studying at University of Newcastle, TAFE NSW, or College of International Education
Refugees and migrants living in the Newcastle region seeking employment opportunities

Transport provided for international students located at the Central Coast and Newcastle City campuses.

Why This Matters

This event is funded by Study NSW, in partnership with the City of Newcastle, the University of Newcastle, TAFE NSW, College of International Education, Business Hunter, Hunter Local Jobs, and Refugee Education Australia. Together, we're committed to ensuring international students, refugees, and migrants have real pathways to employment success in our region.

Whether you're looking for work to support your studies, seeking graduate opportunities, or planning your career in Australia, this day is designed with your success in mind.

Spaces are limited. Register now to secure your place.

Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity

Host information

Refugee Education Australia

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Refugee Education Australia (REA) is a national charity that works to enhance educational opportunities and outcomes for students with lived experience of forced migration. Established in 2024, REA is a Public Benevolent Institution and not-for-profit public company limited by guarantee.

Our vision is an education system that is inclusive and promotes refugee students to thrive and achieve their potential.

The aim of REA is to work with refugee communities, government department, settlement agencies, and education providers to support people with lived experience of forced migration to access, participate, and succeed in education, from early childhood to higher education.

To this end, REA’s mission is:

To work with refugees, refugee-led organisations, community/ settlement organisations, and education institutions, departments, and organisations to support people with lived experience of forced migration to access, participate, and succeed in education in Australia, from early childhood to higher education.
To create a national network of people and organisations to support people with lived experience of forced migration to access, participate, and succeed in education.
To foster awareness in the education sector of issues relating to the experiences of people who have experienced forced migration through training, workshops and sharing of educational resources and good practices.
To fundraise to provide financial and other forms of assistance for people who are current or prospective students who have lived experience of forced migration.
Mobilise for change with and for people with lived experience of forced migration to participate in education in Australia.