Study Melbourne invites employers to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to participate in the fourth annual Study Melbourne Careers Fair, to be held on Tuesday 6 April 2027 at the State Library of Victoria.
This flagship Victorian Government initiative connects companies with skilled international students and recent graduates who are ready to contribute to Victoria’s workforce, bring global perspectives and help address skills needs across priority industries.
Event details
- Date: Tuesday 6 April 2027
- Time: 10 am to 2pm
- Venue: State Library of Victoria
- Audience: Employers seeking skilled graduates and international student talent
- Cost: Free
Why participate?
The Fair is a practical, high-impact way for companies to meet motivated, work-ready graduates in one place. Participating employers can promote graduate roles, internships, work-integrated learning opportunities, and future career pathways to a diverse talent pool with Australian qualifications, international experience and in-demand capabilities.
Why international students and graduates?
International students and graduates are high-calibre talent who can make an important contribution to Victoria’s skills base and business needs. They bring Australian qualifications, intercultural awareness, multilingual capability, global networks and, in many cases, relevant professional experience from Australia and overseas.
- Meet a wide pool of skilled graduates from a variety of disciplines in a single, efficient event.
- Build your graduate, internship and early-career talent pipeline.
- Address current and future skills needs while strengthening workforce diversity.
- Increase your organisation’s visibility with Victoria’s international student and graduate community.
- Showcase your employer brand to candidates with global perspectives, language skills and cross-cultural capability.
View transcript
Duration: 1:08
[Background music begins.]
[On-screen text: Study Melbourne International Student Careers Fair 2026]
[On-screen text: Shra Shekhar Regional Manager Hays Recruitment]
Shra Shekhar:
As an employer, we are definitely here to hire international students. We're not here just for the sake of being here. We're definitely here to meet the right candidates and talent and international students.
International student 1:
I came here for internship opportunities and there were two companies in particular that were pretty helpful and even apart from that, it was nice to see that they had career guidance as well as support for students.
[On-screen text: Pat Dissanayake National Manager Bupa]
Pat Dissanayake:
With international students, you actually find that they're really resilient in any sort of role that you put them in. They're willing to learn, willing to develop and they also come up with really amazing ideas.
International student 2:
I've noticed a lot of employers, big firms around the fair, so I'm really looking forward to maybe get an internship or potential job experience in the future.
[On-screen text: Lily Simmons Talent & Development Lead L'Oréal]
Lily Simmons:
Having international students in our team allows us to have their different perspectives, different insights. They can bring ideas that maybe our local team wouldn't have thought of.
International student 3:
There's a lot of companies going on and I actually talked to three of them and they're really helpful.
[On-screen text: Study Melbourne Victoria Logo]
[Background music ends.]
[End of transcript.]
Submit an Expression of Interest
Places are limited. Employers interested in participating in the 2027 Study Melbourne Careers Fair are encouraged to complete the EOI to be considered. Study Melbourne will review submissions and confirm selected participating employers.
About the Study Melbourne Careers Fair
Launched in 2023, the Study Melbourne Careers Fair has grown into a major annual platform for connecting Victorian employers with international student and graduate talent. The 2027 Fair will be the fourth annual event and will build on strong employer and student engagement from previous years.
In 2026, the Fair welcomed more than 1,300 Victorian international students to the State Library of Victoria and featured employers and industry representatives across sectors including education, healthcare, engineering, transport and hospitality. Participating organisations included the AFL, L’Oréal and the Department of Transport and Planning.
The Fair helps companies engage directly with emerging talent, strengthen workforce planning and contribute to Victoria’s reputation as a leading destination for international education, global talent and innovation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is there a cost for employers to participate?
No, participation in the Careers Fair is free for selected employers. The event is supported by Study Melbourne.
Must employers have current job openings to attend?
No. Employers are not required to have current vacancies to participate. The Fair is also an opportunity to promote graduate programs, internships, work-integrated learning, project-based opportunities and future career pathways.
Are employers expected to provide visa sponsorship for graduates?
No, visa sponsorship is not expected. Most international students qualify for a Post-Study Work Visa (subclass 485) upon graduation, which allows full work rights for its duration (usually 2 – 3 years).
What industries will be represented at the Careers Fair?
The Fair welcomes employers across diverse industries, including technology and digital, engineering, business and finance, consulting and professional services, consumer goods, healthcare, transport, education and more.
How many students typically attend the Careers Fair?
Previous Study Melbourne Careers Fairs have attracted more than 1,000 international students and recent graduates, with over 1,300 attendees in 2026.
What qualifications or areas of study will be represented at the Careers Fair?
The Careers Fair will feature students enrolled in a wide range of courses (including IT, engineering, business and healthcare) at the undergraduate and graduate level (universities, TAFEs and colleges) as well as recent graduates. Students and graduates will have a broad range of academic and professional backgrounds as well as in-demand skills gained through their studies, relevant professional experience, Australian qualifications, intercultural awareness, and global connections.
How do employers apply to participate?
Employers should complete the EOI to be considered for a place at the 2027 Study Melbourne Careers Fair. Study Melbourne will review EOIs and contact selected employers with further details.
Ready to connect with Victoria’s global graduate talent? Submit your expression of interest in participating in the 2027 Study Melbourne Careers Fair or contact info@studymelbourne.vic.gov.au for more information.
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