National Careers Week 2025: Future Frontiers at ECU

National Careers Week 2025 runs from 12 May – 18 May, and ECU is celebrating with a series of events designed to help you explore new career pathways and prepare for the future of work.

This year’s theme, Future Frontiers: Navigating New Career Pathways, invites you to think boldly about where your skills can take you – from research to industry, from study to leadership, and from lived experience to advocacy.

Events

With events happening online and on campus, you’ll hear from industry experts, recruiters, alumni and peers, all ready to help you plan your next move.

HDR: Thinking Beyond Your Thesis

Join us for a dynamic panel featuring ECU research graduates and former SOAR Peer Advisers. Hear real stories of how they used their time as research candidates to build successful careers in academia, business and beyond.

For students attending on campus at Joondalup, you can stick around after the panel for relaxed networking over free food and drinks - because your next step might start with a conversation

Yarning with Industry

Calling all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students! Join us for a relaxed and meaningful online event designed to connect you with real employers who value culture, community, and your career journey. This is a safe space to yarn, ask questions, and feel supported.

Creating an Inclusive and Accessible Career

Get ready for a practical, empowering session designed to help you build a meaningful career that embraces your unique strengths. Learn tangible tips for finding inclusive employers, navigating the job search process, and understanding when and how to disclose a disability with confidence.

Careers in Defence Sector

Join us for an exclusive NCW session with Michele Clement, ECU's Director of Defence Engagement. Whether you're studying engineering, business, science or health, the Defence Sector offers diverse roles and career options worth exploring.

Can't get to an event? No worries!

You don’t have to wait for National Careers Week to take the next step. ECU’s Careers and Employability team offers year-round support to help you get career ready—wherever you’re at in your journey.

From job applications to big-picture planning, we’re here to help you build the future you want.

We're here to help.

No matter where you are in your journey, National Careers Week is your invitation to stop, reflect, and take action on your future. With real stories, practical advice, and the chance to connect with people who’ve been where you are, this week is all about empowering you to explore what’s possible.

Get involved, get inspired and start charting your course into new career frontiers.

For ongoing support, resources, and personalised advice, visit ECU’s Careers and Employability Services.

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