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At UNSW Employability, we help you shape the future you want.

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UNSW Employability

When it comes to getting career-ready, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. At UNSW Employability, every student has access to coaching, mentoring, and real-world experiences designed to build confidence, unlock purpose, and help you realise your unique potential.

Our Employability team partners with you through our three-phase Roadmap to Employability: Discover, Launch, Grow. Each phase empowers you to personalise your journey and build the skills, experiences, and mindset needed to thrive in an evolving society - and shape the future you want.

1st in Australia for employment outcomes
2026 QS World University rankings
#1 median graduate salaries in the Go8
QILT, Graduate Outcomes Survey
AFR Most Employable University
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Shape the future you want

Every step you take contributes to a future shaped by you, and shared by all.

At UNSW, we empower you to take charge of your Employability journey, building your future while contributing to collective progress through meaningful societal impact.

With hands-on learning and tailored support, you’ll develop transferable career skills and the confidence to pursue what matters most to you - whether that’s rising through the ranks, exploring emerging industries, or forging your own path. Embrace your strengths, develop globally adaptable skills, and create a future that reflects your purpose.

Roadmap to Employability

Take charge of your journey. The Roadmap to Employability puts you in control - empowering you to shape the future you want. With tailored support and real-world experiences, you’ll build confidence, forge meaningful connections, and step into a career driven by impact.

This is part of UNSW’s commitment to Progress for All.

Discover

Explore your values, interests, and aspirations through curated curricular and co-curricular experiences. Uncover what drives you, define what success means to you, and build the knowledge, skills, and experiences that matter.

This phase is about gaining clarity and building momentum towards your personal and professional growth.

Launch

Dive into real-world experiences that bring your future career to life. From internships and placements to global exchanges, field trips, and industry projects, engage with sector-specific opportunities that deliver practical insights and build valuable industry relationships.

Employability career coaches are here to help shape your professional profile and secure a meaningful graduate role.

Grow

Fuel your growth and take charge of what’s next. Whether you’re starting out or transitioning to a new direction, UNSW Employability opportunities help you grow with purpose.

Tap into advanced development opportunities, strengthen your impact, and keep evolving as you shape a career that’s meaningful, rewarding and equipped to thrive in a changing world.

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