Find a job

Explore these resources or casual, part-time or vacation work, internships and graduate jobs. You’ll find all sorts of opportunities in Australia and overseas.

Monash jobs for students This student-only program gives you access to casual jobs within administration, customer service, research and marketing at Monash. A great way to get work experience, build your employability skills and jump-start your career.

Graduate and internship calendar Use this calendar to keep track of when applications for job opportunities open and close.

Industry experiences Looking to build your employability? Explore how to integrate your academic learning with work experience.

Jobs at Monash View jobs available at Monash University. You’ll find a range of opportunities, but many are full-time positions.

Australian Disability Network Internship Program Explore paid, practical work experience opportunities designed for university students and recent graduates with disability.

Lockin U Check out thousands of opportunities in China for Chinese students and graduates returning home.

CareerTrackers Are you a First Nations student looking to expand your network and build your career skills? CareerTrackers can connect you with employers for paid, multi-year internships.

Casual and part-time work

Typical student jobs include retail, hospitality and customer service roles. These provide good opportunities to develop your employability skills. They are usually either part-time or casual positions:

• Part-time: Regular hours with benefits like sick and annual leave.
• Casual: Flexible hours without guaranteed shifts or leave entitlements, but usually higher hourly pay.

Online job databases

Some online job-seeker websites include:

• SEEK
• Indeed
• Workforce Australia
• CareerOne
• LinkedIn.

Local businesses and shopping centres

You can browse the careers or employment web pages of local shopping centres and large organisations, such as:

• Chadstone
• Westfield
• Coles
• Woolworths
• Bunnings
• Myer
• David Jones
• Hoyts
• Village Roadshow.

Sporting and entertainment events and venues

Many of Melbourne's iconic venues hold events that require casual or part-time staff on a short-term basis. They need help in areas like customer service, hospitality, retail, cleaning and security.

Check out these events and venues:

• Australian Open – Tennis Australia
• Australian Grand Prix – Formula 1
• Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
• Marvel Stadium
• Melbourne & Olympic Parks.

A number of organisations recruit for event work, including:

• Spotless
• Delaware North
• ISS World.

General recruitment agencies

Many organisations use recruitment agencies to fill job vacancies so look at registering for temporary or contract work. Working as a temporary staff member under a labour hire arrangement (with a recruitment agency) can be a great way to get work experience.

Recruitment agencies include:

• Hays
• Randstad Australia
• Adecco
• Drake International
• Chandler Macleod
• Hoban.

You can also view the member directory for the Recruitment, Consulting & Staffing Association (the peak body for these industries in Australia and New Zealand).

Hidden job market

The hidden job market refers to jobs that are available but may not be formally advertised. Many people find casual or part-time work by word of mouth.

Ask your friends, family, colleagues, lecturers, tutors and classmates for referrals – they may be able to recommend you to their employer. You can also build your network by chatting with employers, recruiters and others working within the industry.