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  • Bachelor of Innovation and Enterprise (Science and Technology)

    Link here for entry and admission requirements

    This course is designed to enable science and engineering students to develop professional business, management, enterprise and communication skills, and to acquire significant experience in the workplace.

    Where can our graduates go?

    Completion of this degree will enhance the career opportunities normally associated with your primary degree. In addition, your business and enterprise practice skills will increase your attractiveness to employers, and enable you to contribute to the innovation and commercialisation of new products and services.   As a scientist or engineer with a sound understanding of theory and practice, coupled with business and innovation skills, you could become a key driver of innovation and commercialisation within an existing enterprise, or be instrumental in creating a new company or venture.

    Graduate Recruitment, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)

    If you want to be involved in some of the big issues in Australia today - such as land and water conservation, international trade, biosecurity and quarantine, or developing a competitive rural and food sector - then consider a career with us. We need graduates from all disciplines particularly in Economics, Commerce, Business, Law, Arts, Science and Veterinary Science - with fresh perspectives, and enthusiasm to work with us in Canberra. Your future career opportunities with us could include:

    • policy and programme development
    • economic and scientific research
    • working on quarantine and inspection issues
    • international and trade activities - including representing Australia's agricultural and trade interests overseas.

    Some Occupations

    • Analyst
    • Assistant Policy Officer
    • Assistant Production Planner
    • Business Development Manager
    • Clinical Data Associate
    • Clinical Trials Coordinator
    • Communication Manager-Internet
    • Communications Analyst
    • Consumables Specialist
    • GP Representative
    • Graduate Administrative Assistant
    • Graduate Consultant
    • Graduate Project Officer
    • Graduate Trainee
    • Greenhouse Project Officer
    • Intellectual Property Assistant
    • Journals Production
    • Life Sciences Sales Specialist
    • Marketing Intern
    • Medical representatives
    • Patent Examiner
    • Policy Analyst
    • Presenter-Science Circus
    • Project Officer
    • Research Analyst
    • Sales Representative
    • Sales-Scientific Instruments

    Graduate Consultant, IBM Business Consulting Services

    As a Consultant in BCS you will have the opportunity to work with experts in industry, business process and cutting-edge technology. Our minimum requirements are:

    • IT or Computer Science degree or Business/Commerce with IT or Computer Science.
    • High credit average.
    • Degree obtained in last 18 months.
    • No more than 2 years relevant work experience.

    Potential Employers

    • Accenture
    • AstraZeneca
    • BM Business Consulting Services
    • Boral Ltd
    • BP Australasia
    • BresaGen Limited
    • Connell Wagner
    • CSIRO
    • CSR Limited
    • Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry
    • Department of Education, Science and Training
    • Department of Health and Ageing
    • Department of Industry, Tourism & Resources
    • DOCITA
    • ENERGEX
    • Food Science Australia
    • Food Standards Australia New Zealand
    • GeneWorks
    • GHD
    • IP Australia
    • Jurlique International
    • Masterfoods Australia New Zealand
    • Mayne Group
    • Norske Skog Paper Mills
    • SA Department of Further Education, Employment, Science & Technology
    • SA Water
    • Telstra
    • Unilever Australasia
    • URS Australia
    • Woodside Energy Limited

    Some Websites

    Graduate Recruitment, SA Water

    SA Water would like to invite eligible Graduates with a focus of establishing a career in the water industry to register their interest for the available graduate positions. Graduates can enter SA Water and the broader water industry through the Graduate Program. SA Water offers you:

    • The opportunity to join South Australia's largest Public Corporation
    • Work in a variety of exciting placements
    • Support for personal development and capability building
    • The opportunity of gaining a career in the water industry

    These positions are full-time placements for a period of 2 Years, with a probationary term of 3 months. Applications are sought from the following Disciplines:

    • Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical)
    • Science
    • Finance, Economics, Commerce
    • Human Resources
    • Business

    Aus Industry
    APESMA (Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers Australia)
    Backing Australia's Ability
    Bio Innovation SA
    CSIRO Careers Section
    Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology
    DEST Science and Innovation
    Department of Trade and Economic Development
    Graduate Careers Australia - industry career profiles are available on Science, Genetics & Molecular Biology, Chemistry, All Graduates, and more
    Innovation SA
    IP Australia
    The National Innovation Website
    Nova Magazine - topical events in science
    The Science Portal

    Graduate Recruitment, Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources

    We are looking for Graduates with good analytical and research skills who are capable of implementing and evaluating government policies.

    We recruit high calibre people in most disciplines, and are particularly interested in: Economics, Commerce, Business and Business Management, Law, Public Policy, Science/Engineering, Accounting, IT.

    Australian Graduate Survey

    Graduate Careers Australia's (GCA) annual Australian Graduate Survey ( AGS ) is a study of the activities of new higher education graduates around four months after the completion of their qualifications. New graduates are surveyed regarding their major activities, including full-time study, full or part-time employment, seeking employment or their unavailability for work or study.

    2007 Graduates at a glance:

    • Of bachelor degree graduates who were available for full-time employment in 2007; 95 per cent were employed within four months of completing their degrees
    • One-fifth of respondents (20.0 per cent), were undertaking further full-time study after completing their bachelor qualifications
    • The typical (median) annual starting salary for new Australian resident bachelor degree graduates aged less than 25 and in their first full-time employment in Australia was $43,000

    Source: Australian Graduate Survey, Graduate Careers Australia (GCA)
    Additional information from: GradsOnline  

    Graduate Program, CSC Australia Pty Ltd

    If you are looking for a challenging career in a truly global organisation that is committed to innovation and excellence, then look no further than CSC.

    Graduates can begin their careers in a variety of different areas including Applications Support, SAP, Web Development, Network Services, Security, Desktop Support, Systems Engineering, Program Management, Consulting and Finance. With over 78,000 employees world-wide, CSC is one of the worlds leading consulting and IT services companies.

    We are seeking graduates who have a technical degree, or who may have a combined technical/business degree background. Candidates who also have a business degree with a technical stream are also encouraged to apply. Some relevant degree disciplines include Computer Science, Information Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Communication Technology, Applied Science, Computer Engineering, Business or Finance related degrees.

    Whilst grades are important, we are also interested in individuals who display the desired qualities not just an excellent academic record! We are looking for 'live wires'. People who can demonstrate the potential to succeed in a business environment, striving for excellence in all that they do. People who have drive, high energy levels and who can operate well in a team environment. People who thrive on learning and want to be at the leading edge of their profession.

    More information

    For more detailed information check out the Careers Fact Files in the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre Resource Room.

    Graduate Opportunities lists major graduate programs. Copies of these are available at the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre or can be viewed online. Search our online recruitment links for other graduate recruitment sites.

    The Centre has a number of programs that can assist you:

    • graduate employment services including recruitment fairs, employer activities online vacancies and our graduate email vacancy list;
    • information and assistance with your job search;
    • graduate skill development programs;
    • opportunities to gain industry experience including vacation work and work experience; and
    • career development services

    For more information explore this website.

    This material has been produced from the Graduate Destinations Survey, Flinders University and Graduate Careers Council of Australia materials, Graduate Opportunities, Professional Associations and Careers and Employer Liaison Centre research.

     

     

     

     



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