Employability and career ready initiatives

Preparing you for your career means more than earning a qualification. Industry partnerships, live briefs, practical projects and dedicated career support are built into your studies, giving you opportunities to apply your learning, grow your professional network and gain hands-on industry experience before you graduate.

Build your career with our industry partners

Everything we do is guided by industry. Our network of partners helps shape our courses and creates opportunities to apply your learning through practical experience.

Learn more about our industry engagement in your faculty:

Business industry partners

Study Business and you’ll work on live consulting briefs for real organisations, building the experience employers value. Selected courses also hold professional accreditation from relevant professional bodies.

Business industry-led learning

Design industry partners

Work on real client briefs and graduate with a portfolio that shows what you can do. You'll also have access to Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Express throughout your studies.

Design industry-led learning

Technology industry partners

Apply your skills through live briefs and work towards recognised industry certifications. Connections with partners including IBM and Palo Alto Networks help prepare you for in-demand roles.

Technology industry-led learning

Hospitality industry partners

Learn in a simulated hotel environment at Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, where you’ll experience every aspect of hotel operations before entering the industry. Our global industry network creates opportunities for placements and careers around the world.

Hospitality industry-led learning

Health industry partners

Build clinical experience through industry placements and our student-led clinic, The Practice Wellbeing Centre. You’ll work with clients under supervision, putting theory into practice before you graduate.

Health industry-led learning

Career support and industry experience

Access services and programs that support your professional development from your first day through to graduation.

Industry-standard learning environments

Across our national network of campuses, you'll learn using the same equipment, software and processes used across industry.

As a Design student you’ll learn in professional creative studios with access to specialist design, fashion and photography facilities, collaborative workspaces and industry-standard software.
Study Health using the same technology and simulation equipment found in professional healthcare settings, including 3D anatomy software. Build confidence in practical environments before entering the workplace.
At Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, you’ll learn in a simulated hotel environment where you’ll experience every aspect of hotel management, from food and beverage to guest experience.
As an Adobe Creative Campus, we give you access to Adobe Express throughout your studies. If you’re studying Design or Technology, you’ll also receive Adobe Creative Cloud for the duration of your course and for six months after graduation.

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Study Nursing in simulated hospital wards using lifelike training mannequins and the same equipment found in healthcare settings before you begin placement.

The highlight of my studies at Torrens University was the extent of hands-on exposure I received as a student. The opportunities available to Torrens students seeking to develop valuable skills through volunteering, interning, and applying theoretical concepts practically are truly one of a kind.

Ruhama Shahzad

Master of Professional Accounting
My industry placement with the Penrith Panthers was a highlight. It exposed me to different departments, which offered a range of experiences that let me build on what I learnt in class and led to securing a full-time role at the Panthers.

Stephen Caradonna

Bachelor of Business (Sports Management)