Employability support - Study in Tasmania

Study Tasmania Employability Workshops

Study Tasmania provides tailored work-readiness activities throughout the year to give international students the opportunity to develop employability skills.

These activities will also encourage students to improve their networking skills in a safe and inclusive learning environment.

All sessions are interactive, and we encourage you to participate and network with each other. All workshops are free for international students studying in a Tasmanian institute.

Follow Study Tasmania on Facebook or Instagram for more information.

Career Connecter

Jobs Tasmania Career Connector is facilitated by Searson Buck and Youth, Family & Community Connections (YFCC). It is a free service for migrants who has been residing in Tasmania for more than six months. The service provides face-to-face or remote career coaching and skills assessment, assistance with resume and interview preparation, connections to local Jobs Hubs, access to free training as well as referrals to employers and other programs

Internship and Work Placement Program (Organised by Education Providers)

Our two major education providers are the University of Tasmania and TasTAFE. Each provider offers their own internship and work placement opportunities for students as part of the learning program through their extensive local industry partnerships.

Reach out to your education provider for more details about available options.

Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC)

Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania organises a wide range of activities on a regular basis to support migrants (including international students) with their employment journey in Tasmania.

Migrant Employment Energiser Program (MEEP):

A program that welcomes migrants from multicultural backgrounds who are seeking support to build confidence and develop employability skills for entry-level employment.

This tailored pre-employment program caters to three industry streams: Cookery and Hospitality, Building and Construction, Early Childhood Education and Care.

MRC Tas Career Coaching Course (online training):

A new online learning platform for the MRC Tas Career Coaching course for everyone, including those offshore who are preparing to move to Tasmania.

Users will be prompted to create a free account to access the course after following the link.

Career Coaching Support Service (in-person):

A tailored service that provides guidance on job applications and interview preparation, employability skills development and one-on-one feedback.

Availability is limited. Please contact MRC for an appointment.

All events are regularly updated on Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania Facebook Page and the Migrant Resource Centre Website.

For more information about these programs, please email reception@mrctas.org.au or call (03) 6221 0999.

Other useful resource

A past initiative established from a partnership between the Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania and Study Tasmania to help international students understand Tasmanian industries and develop job skills to prepare for their career in Tasmania.

Get useful employability tips via the website to embark on your career in Tasmania.