Build your graduate career in Adelaide.

Whether you’re looking to take on postgraduate education or embark on a successful professional path, there are many opportunities for you to build your career in Adelaide.

• Graduate Visa Options
• Finding a Graduate Program/ Internship

Graduate Visa Options

If you choose to stay in Adelaide after graduating, you may need to get a new visa. Some of the visa options that may be available to you include:

• Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
• General Skilled Migration Visa
• Sponsored or Nominated Work Visa

Find out more about migration pathways for South Australian graduates.

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Finding a Graduate Program/ Internship

Many large organisations and government departments in South Australia offer graduate programs to recent graduates. These programs can offer you employment after you complete your degree. Graduate programs are a way for you to start your professional career in a supportive environment with an emphasis on on-the-job training and mentoring.

Many programs will offer you the chance to work in several different roles, giving you a ‘taste’ of the various opportunities available in your industry. There are many places where you can look for graduate programs, including:

• The Careers Service at your university or institution
• Industry associations relevant to your study area
• The ‘Careers’ or ‘Employment’ section of company websites
• Dedicated job search websites:
  • Graduate Opportunities
  • GradAustralia
  • Grad Connection
  • Seek