Employing University of Melbourne Students
The University of Melbourne consistently attracts high achieving students from within Victoria and, increasingly, nationally and internationally and has been ranked by its peers as one of the top universities in the world (Times Higher Education Supplement 2006 World University Rankings). At No. 22 overall, The University of Melbourne's strong peer reputation puts it in company with Harvard, Cambridge and Oxford. The University also topped the 13 Australian universities listed in the top 200 for the employability of its graduates.
Our graduates enjoy early success in the labour market. In 2005, the percentages of both local and international University of Melbourne Bachelor degree graduates available for full time employment who were employed full time 4 months after graduation were considerably higher than the state and national averages. Our postgraduate students also demonstrate a high level of success in their employment outcomes (2005 Graduate Destination Survey , The University of Melbourne Planning Office, July 2006). Our graduates are more likely to begin their careers in professional occupations compared to those from other universities; and our alumni profiles demonstrate that they continue to build quality careers.
Advertising Employment Opportunities to Optometry Students
The Department hosts a web based Jobs Board on which it places advertisements for positions in the optometry or vision science profession. Optometry students have exclusive password-secure access to this site, which they can use at any time, from any computer, in any part of the world
Employers seeking to advertise positions which are not optometry or vision science related should contact the University's Careers and Employment service.
Types of employment
The types of employment usually advertised are:
- Part-time, casual and temporary jobs
- Vacation work programs and cadetships
- Post-graduation employment
Information Required
Advertisements must contain the following information:
- The business name of the employer (this can be in the ad text or printed on letterhead).
- Clearly stated contact name(s) (first and last name) and information.
- A closing date (advertisements without closing dates will be displayed for a maximum of 8 weeks, except for advertisements for graduate positions which will be displayed until the end of the year).
- A PDF or word document is preferable (ads will be converted to a PDF for uploading to the noticeboard).
All material is subject to approval prior to posting on the noticeboard.
Submitting an Advertisement
Advertisements can be submitted by email. A confirmation will be sent once the ad is posted to the virtual noticeboard.