Start Your Career in Australia: From Arrival to Opportunity

Start Your Career in Australia: From Arrival to Opportunity

Starting a career in Australia as an international student can feel overwhelming, new culture, new expectations, and a job market that works very differently from back home. This practical and inspiring event is designed to help you understand the Australian job market and take clear, confident steps towards your first (or next) professional role.

Whether you’re still studying, recently arrived, or actively job hunting, this session will give you real-world insights, tools, and strategies to boost your employability and build meaningful connections.

Speakers

Pedro Giesel
CEO & Founder of Kube College
Solutions Architect at Infinities ICT Solutions

Pedro is an entrepreneur, educator, and former international student himself. With over 20 years of experience in Tech and in the last 12 years, Pedro has dived into education and industry partnerships, Pedro has helped hundreds of international students and migrants transition into professional careers in Australia. He will share honest insights about how employers think, how to stand out, and how to strategically build your career pathway, even without “local experience”.

Ellen Lobato
International Career Mentor

Ellen is a highly regarded career mentor specialising in supporting migrants and international professionals in the Australian job market. She has guided hundreds of skilled professionals to identify their strengths, reposition themselves on LinkedIn, and secure job opportunities, even when facing challenges such as language barriers, career changes, or limited local networks.

Her approach combines:

• Strategic personal branding & LinkedIn optimisation

• Tailored CVs, cover letters, and job applications

• Interview preparation & offer negotiation

• Career mentoring for clarity, confidence, and successful transitions

Ellen also shares daily career insights and real success stories on LinkedIn and Instagram, helping professionals reframe their careers as a movement, not a fixed path.

What You’ll Learn

• How the Australian job market really works

• How to write an Australian-style resume and cover letter

• Job application strategies that actually get responses

• Interview tips and common mistakes to avoid

• How to optimise your LinkedIn profile for recruiters

• How to build your network in Australia, even if you’re shy or new

• Practical steps you can take immediately after the event

Who Should Attend

• International students/WHV who have just arrived in Australia

• Students nearing graduation

• Migrants looking to transition into professional roles

• Anyone wanting clarity, confidence, and a clear career strategy

This is not a theoretical talk, it’s a practical, honest, and supportive session to help you move forward with confidence and purpose.

Come ready to learn, connect, and take control of your career journey in Australia.