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Career practitioners

Preference Deakin #1

Find all the resources you need to help your students achieve their ultimate career goals. Book a visit with our expert advisers or we can come to your school. Or find out information about campus tours, open days and more.

Give your students the Deakin experience

This year your students have the chance to see what sets Deakin apart from other universities. Our upcoming events are a great opportunity to find out what makes each of our four campuses unique and get valuable information to help them make an informed decision about their future.

Each event offers something different – encourage your students to attend as many as they can so they don’t miss out on what it's like to be a Deakin student.

We’re here to help you help them

We know that this is a busy time for students and for career practitioners too. Our team is ready with all the information and resources you need to help your students navigate this important stage of life.

Book an in-person visit

We're looking forward to having you on campus for tours and presentations, as well as attending your school events in person.

Book an online presentation

We can tailor our online presentations to suit your needs. Tell us what you’d like us to present to you and we’ll meet you online.

Book a Deakin Art Gallery school program

The Deakin University Art Gallery offers a range of vibrant and diverse education programs based on current exhibitions and the art collection. All programs are free of charge and can be tailored to suit your schools' needs and/or interests.

Book now

#1 Victorian uni for graduate employment*

Deakin students experience progressive, real-world learning from industry leaders, preparing them for the jobs of tomorrow. Our social, vibrant and diverse spaces provide the perfect backdrop for students as they make friends and develop the critical and practical skills that employers are looking for.

Resources for career practitioners

All you need to know about Deakin and our courses is right at your fingertips. Access our Careers Network News, undergraduate course guides and other Deakin publications.

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Order a brochure or guide

Head over to our publications order form to select from our full range of brochures and guides. These are great to have on hand to help students make a decision about their future study.

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Pathways to their ultimate course at Deakin

Pathways to their ultimate course at Deakin

Our handy pathways finder tool will help you and your students easily discover what opportunities are available. Even if your student doesn’t get the ATAR hoped for, there are plenty of options that can lead to their dream course – like bridging units, moving from TAFE, campus transfers or our associate degrees.

Do you have high-achieving students?

Do you have high-achieving students?

Have you heard about the Deakin Accelerate program? High-achieving high school students can boost their ATAR and get a preview of university life by completing two first-year university units while they’re still in Year 12.

Get the latest Deakin study and careers information

Sign up and receive our careers network bulletins, annual mailouts and information on upcoming events and activities, so you can keep your students informed and feeling confident.

Meet our Future Students team

Our amazing Future Students team are based in Melbourne, Geelong and Warrnambool, and are at the ready to help you with any questions or requests you may have.

Our Melbourne team

Roula Karakostas
Director, Future Students
+61 3 9246 8067
Email Roula
 
Luke Bryden
Manager, Future Student Engagement 
+61 3 9244 5193
Email Luke
Janine Kuster
Manager, Future Student Pathways and Programs 
+61 3 9246 8035
Email Janine
 
Jenny Rowell
Manager, Future Student Campaigns and Events 
+61 3 9246 8205 
Email Jenny
 
Luke Ridgwell
Coordinator, Future Student Engagement 
+61 3 9246 8076
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Lauren Abel
Coordinator, Future Student Engagement
+61 3 9246 8359
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Pat Hearne
Senior Officer, Future Student Engagement
+61 3 9244 5071
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Sid Sharma
Senior Officer, Future Student Engagement
+61 3 9244 3077
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Belinda Wriedt
Senior Officer, Future Student Engagement
+61 3 924 46006
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Millie Sedlarevic
Senior Officer, Future Student Engagement
+61 3 924 68118
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Nicollette Raftopoulos
Senior Officer, Future Student Engagement
+61 3 924 68814
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Tara Dixon
Senior Officer, Pathways and Programs
+61 3 924 45903
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Alex Smith
Senior Officer, Programs
+61 3 924 68188
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Our Geelong team

Alex Campbell (maternity leave)
Coordinator, Future Student Engagement
+61 3 5227 8996
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Aiden Gillard
Coordinator, Future Student Engagement
+61 3 5227 3987
Email Aiden

Natasha Fridey
Senior Officer, Future Student Engagement
+61 3 522 72373
Email Natasha

Our Warrnambool team

Mikala Todd
Senior Officer, Future Student Engagement
+61 3 556 33087
Email Mikala

Footnotes

*Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022, Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), based on overall employment for undergraduate students

Contact us

Our expert advisers are here to support you with all of the information and resources you need. Contact us today.

+61 3 9246 8604
future.students@deakin.edu.au