Career Programs
Carreer Programs
Explore GBCA Careers services to ensure a smooth transition into work
Gain valuable work experience by applying theory to real world practice
Develop an extensive list of future referrals and professional networks
Learn essential soft skills and intercultural communication skills
GBCA Career Centre
Welcome GBCA students and graduates! If you are looking for some work experience or for a job, but not sure where to start, please feel free to check out the free resources on this page.
Our team can assist you in your job search efforts and preparing your application documents.
Plus, to help you discover your career goals, develop a career plan, and provide more specific support, you can book a confidential (1:1) consultation.
Please feel free to visit our Career Centre team or send us an email.
Location: Level 2, 337 La Trobe Street
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Email: careercentre@gbca.edu.au
Quick Guides
Use these quick guides to help with all stages of your career development and job applications.
Top tips for securing a job in Australia
Writing Job Applications
- Employability Skills
- What are employability skills?
- Cover Letter Tips
- Good and Bad Cover Letters
- How to write a cover letter (1)
- How to write a cover letter (2)
- Cover Letter Templates
- Resume Tips
- Good and bad resumes
- Australian style resume (1)
- Australian style resume (2)
- How to write a winning resume
Addressing Selection Criteria
- How to respond to key selection criteria (1)
- How to respond to key selection criteria (2)
- Selection criteria examples and templates
Writing Examples
Interview Preparation
- Interview Tips
- Job interview tips (1)
- Job interview tips (2)
- Job interview tips (3)
- Job interview tips (4)
- Job Interview Preparation Worksheet
Developing Networks
Preparing for Industry Events
Creating an online Professional Profile (Linkedin)
- Video guide to creating a Linkedin account
- How to register with Linkedin
- How to create a good profile
- Top tips for your Linkedin profile
Job Seeking Resources
Job Search Links
Job Search Engines
Job for Students
- https://au.indeed.com/No-Experience,-Student-jobs-in-Melbourne-VIC
- https://au.indeed.com/Student-jobs-in-Melbourne-VIC
- https://au.indeed.com/jobs?q=student+casual&l=Melbourne+VIC
- https://www.seek.com.au/student-jobs/in-Melbourne-CBD-&-Inner-Suburbs-Melbourne-VIC/part-time
- https://studentedge.org/au/jobs/vic/melbourne
- https://au.jora.com/Part-Time-Student-jobs-in-Melbourne-VIC
- https://www.studentjobboard.com.au/jobs-in/melbourne/
- https://www.careerone.com.au/student-jobs/in-melbourne-vic
- https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-jobs/melbourne/student/k0c9302l3001317
- https://au.jobtome.com/sr?q=Student
- https://www.joblist.com/au/search?l=Melbourne%2C+VIC&lr=WITHIN_25_KMS&fpto=1&felo=1
Job for Graduates
- au.gradconnection.com
- gradaustralia.com.au
- seek.com.au entry-level graduate jobs
- Linkedin entry level graduate jobs
- au.indeed.com graduate jobs
- careerone.com.au graduate jobs
- careers.vic.gov.au graduate jobs
- u.jora.com graduate jobs
- glassdoor.com.au graduate jobs
- Victorian government graduate jobs
Guides & Resources
Career Events
Skill Up Workshops
GBCA provides monthly workshops to help students develop essential skills in writing job-specific applications, preparing for interviews and learning effective intercultural communication skills for the Australian workplace.
Click here to check out the next workshop.
Study Melbourne
Study Melbourne provides students with a wide range of career support events and guidance relating to living, working, and studying in Melbourne. Click here to view their list of events and free services.
Events and Fairs
Work Experience
Internships
- GBCA Internships
GBCA has a wide range of employer partnerships that provide students with internships in the following industries:
- Information Technology
- Airline and aerospace services
- Architectural design
- Media & Communication
- Real Estate & Property Development
- Corporate Travel
Contact us to find out more about our internship opportunities.
- Industry Placements Australia (IPA)
IPA is a professional internship placement service that provides industry-specific internships that are matched to your studies.
Click here to find out more or contact us to register your interest in an IPA internship.
Professional Projects
LIVE Projects is a Study Melbourne program as part of the LIVE (Lead, Intern, Volunteer, Experience) initiative.
LIVE Projects provide students with a unique three-week collaborative learning experience to solve real business problems for the Victorian government, businesses, or community organizations.
Participation in LIVE Projects is open to all international students in Victoria.
Click here to learn more or contact us to register your interest in the next LIVE project.
Volunteering
Volunteering provides an opportunity to gain valuable work experience and develop a good network of friends, mentors, and future referrals while adding value to your local community.
Guides & Resources
Work in Australia
Employment Information
Fair Work Australia
Watch this video or click here to find information and advice about your workplace rights and obligations (pay, hours, conditions).
Work Safe Victoria
Watch this video or click here to find safety information and guidance about your industry and the work you do.
Language Guides
Other Guides & Resources