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careers
www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/careers
careers & employment
Careers and Employment is located on the first
floor of the Baldwin Spencer Building and is open from 9 am
until 5 pm on weekdays. It aims to provide assistance to students with
career planning and finding both casual and graduate employment. The
unit runs many programs throughout the year on a range of subjects including
resume writing, preparing for work and professional skills. The Careers
Resource Centre has
a wide range of information and advisors are available to students individual
assistance.
If you are looking for casual or part-time employment, a good place
to start is the jobs noticeboard on the ground floor of
the Baldwin Spencer Building. Job vacancies posted on the board can also
be viewed on-line through the Unit's website.
T: 8344 6686
E:
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/careers
career mentoring program
As a later year student (third, fourth or fifth year) you can apply to
be matched with postgraduate student or career mentor who is a professional
engineer. Your mentor will assist you to manage your transition into the
workplace and facilitate your professional networking skills.
For further information about the Engineering career mentoring program
contact:
Melbourne School of Engineering
T: 8344 6703
www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/mentor
career profiles
www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/careers
kickstart your career
Kickstart Your Career is a professional development
program that is designed for later year engineering students of all disciplines.
It is aimed at bridging the gap between the final year or two of study
and entry into the workplace.
For further information and contact details
refer to:
www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/courses/ugrad/kickstart.html
practical experience/vacation work
The completion of practical experience (vacation work) is not required
for the award of Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Computer Science
and Bachelor of Geomatics. It is no longer a mandatory Institution
of Engineers (Australia) accreditation requirement *.
However, the School endorses the view of its departments that work experience
is a valuable contribution to students' professional experience. The School
will provide a certificate signed by the Dean of Engineering to state
that a student has completed twelve weeks work experience, where this
has been done, in accordance with the conditions as set out in the guidelines
below.
* Practical Work / Vacation Work Experience remains a requirement of
the Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Geomatics for students who
commenced their course in 1997 or earlier. Students who have been unable
to complete twelve weeks work experience may apply for an exemption from
the Dean, Professor Jannie Van Deventer.
Guidelines for Practical Work/Vacation Work Experience for Bachelor
of Engineering and Bachelor of Geomatics students:
Rationale
The School's endorsement of a minimum period of twelve weeks practical
experience for Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Geomatics students
arises from the following considerations:
a) Students obtain some knowledge of how work is organised and carried
out, and of the nature of the activities of professional people in the
industry that they plan to make a career in;
b) Students come into contact with a different group of people from those
whom they normally associate, thus broadening their horizons;
c) Students obtain some acquaintance with industry, of a kind not necessarily
obtained after graduation, and some experience of having to do routine
takes under direction.
Nature of Employment
Employment is considered suitable if it offers a direct association with
Engineering activities. This may be in a relatively unskilled role, such
as labouring job, but there must be an opportunity to participate in practical
Engineering. However, practical experience may be approved I non-course
related jobs if a student can show they have obtained some knowledge of
how work is organised and carried out and that they have been able to
work with others. Students must check that non-course related practical
experience will be approved by consulting the Head of Department.
Overseas students may obtain relevant practical experience in their home
country on the condition that proof is provided that the work was obtained.
For example, as well as the employer endorsing the practical experience
work form, the employer should state on a separate sheet the precise period
of the employment, the nature of the employment and the professional qualifications
of the supervisor.
Requirements
Before beginning a period of practical experience, students should ensure
that their employment will be approved by consulting the Head of Department.
In case of doubt, an application will be referred to the Dean.
Practical Experience Work Form & Departmental Reports
The practical experience form has been instituted so that some general
assessment may be made of the nature and quality of the experience obtained,
as well as to provide evidence that the requirements have been satisfied.
Practical Experience Certificates
The Faculty of Engineering will issue practical experience certificates
to students upon receipt of confirmation from their department that work
experience has been satisfactorily completed.
Students may collect certificates in person from the Faculty Office,
on the ground floor of the Old Engineering Building. Students will be
sent an email to inform then when their certificates are ready to be collected.
Students may submit practical
work experience forms at any time and need
not wait until they have satisfied their degree requirements.
A limit of one certificate per student applies, regardless
of the total number of weeks of practical experience completed.
Enquiries regarding Practical Work / Vacation Work Experience Certificates
may be directed to the Faculty Office.
NOTE:
Practical Work Experience is a private arrangement between the student
and the employer. Any queries concerning rates of pay should be directed
to the University's Careers and Employer Liaison Unit in the Balwyn Spencer
Building. Any queries concerning risk management for voluntary workers
should be directed to the Risk Management Office, on the Second Floor
of the Old Geology Building.
Enrolled students have insurance cover from the
University 365 days a year. Students should also check insurance arrangements
with their prospective employees.
professional associations
Engineers Australia
Engineers Australia is Australia's largest and most
diverse engineering association. It helps its 70,000 members
by providing an enormous range of benefits, facilities and services
designed to meet members' needs at every stage throughout their careers.
The benefits of becoming a member (free for students) of Engineers
Australia include:
- Professional standing and recognition
- Career advice and resources
- Professional development programs
- Building a network of professional
contacts
- Publications and electronic newsletters
- Online technical publications
- Seminars and conferences
- Mutual recognition agreements with international
engineering bodies
- Members' discounts to benefits and services
www.ieaust.org.au
Engineers Without Borders
The Australian branch of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) is relatively
new but has a growing number of members Australia-wide. Combining expertise
from various engineering fields, it aims to improve the lives of people
in disadvantaged communities throughout the world through a range of
sustainable projects.
www.ewb-aus.org.au
Young Engineers Australia (YEA)
Young Engineers Australia (YEA) represents approximately
15,000 Engineers Australia members covering all disciplines of engineering
and is the largest single group of young engineers in the country. A Young
Engineer is any student or graduate member of Engineers Australia or any
member under the age of 30.
The YEA offers a wide range of services, programs, events and initiatives
to support the development of young engineers. These include:
- the National Career Advisory Service
- career advancement tips
- resume development
- graduate development program
- events calendar
- Engineers Australia Magazine (online)
- Engineers Australia e-News
- Engineers Australia Information Resource Centre
- Jobscan
- awards
- job opportunities (Jobscan & Jobslink)
- working benefits scheme
www.youngengineers.com.au
Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers,
Australia (APESMA)
The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers,
Australia (APESMA) is the largest national non-profit organisation
representing professional employees, who share goals and concerns.
APESMA has some 25,000 members in all areas of public and private employment
across Australia plus over 8,000 tertiary students as affiliate members.
APESMA is staffed by a team of experienced professionals, including expert
industrial, legal, and remuneration staff, as well as an extensive network
of honorary officers.
APESMA exists to support and advance the interest of members by:
- Maximising employment conditions and careers advancement;
- Promoting the career development of professionals through management
education programs offering a range of member services
which support them in their professional lives, as well as significant
discounts on banking, superannuation and insurance;
- 4Representing the interest of professionals before government enquires
and professional bodies, and maintaining close contact
with science and engineering related societies.
To become a member, visit the APESMA
Membership page.
student ambassador leadership program (SALP)
SALP is a 14-month extra-curricular program designed to develop students'
leadership skills and qualities via active community engagement and contribution
to various university projects as a Melbourne University Student Ambassador.
The program provides students with opportunities to enhance skills that
will prove useful later in life, stimulating their interest in volunteerism
and providing avenues to explore their interests.
Find out more about SALP here
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