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Career practitioners

#1 university for teaching quality*

Find 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.

Help your students achieve their career goals

Choosing Deakin gives students access to progressive, real-world learning from industry leaders. 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 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

Change of Preference events

Change of Preference events

As the #1 Victorian university for student support,* we’ll show you how to help your students find the path to a future they’ll love. Whether you need general uni information, pathway options or help reassuring students about their course choices, don't miss the opportunity to get personalised advice.

2025 Career Practitioners’ Seminar

Registrations now open

Monday 17 February 2025

Experience Deakin through a range of masterclasses, interactive activities and tours, led by academics, expert staff and students at our Melbourne Burwood Campus​.

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

Go 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.

Order a brochure

Pathways finder tool

Even if your students don’t achieve their desired ATAR, our handy pathways finder tool will help you and your students discover pathways to their dream course. Explore options like bridging units, transitioning from TAFE, campus transfers, or our associate degrees.

Use our pathways finder tool

Online tools to help your students

With the help of our online tools, you can support your students as they explore their course and future career options. Students can use our ATAR calculator to get a feel for courses in their range and then explore our courses by ATAR. Additionally, our inspiring career stories showcase real-world journeys from student to successful graduate, helping students find their perfect career fit.

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.

Give your students the best chance to study their dream course

At Deakin, we are providing lower upfront guaranteed ATARs for eligible students from under-represented schools, rural or regional locations and Indigenous backgrounds. The Deakin Guaranteed ATAR gives students the best chance to get into the course they really want.

Learn about the Deakin Guaranteed ATAR

Learn about Deakin's access programs

Learn about Deakin's access programs

Deakin's access and equity programs help students from all backgrounds find their path to a university education. Our programs prioritises entry and participation for diverse learners and provides tailored support to promote student success.

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.

Preference the #1 Victorian uni for graduate employment

Encourage your students to preference a degree that provides vital industry experience, invaluable academic support and helps them secure their dream job. We’re the #1 uni in Victoria for graduate employment and course satisfaction.

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
 
Luke Ridgwell
Coordinator, Future Student Engagement 
+61 3 9246 8076
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Lauren Abel (maternity leave)
Coordinator, Future Student Engagement
+61 3 9246 8359
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Tara Dixon
Coordinator, Pathways and Programs
+61 3 9244 5903
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Pat Hearne
Senior Officer, Future Student Engagement
+61 3 9244 5071
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Sid Sharma
Coordinator, Future Student Engagement
+61 3 9244 3077
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Belinda Wriedt
Senior Officer, Future Student Engagement
+61 3 9244 6006
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Millie Sedlarevic
Senior Officer, Future Student Engagement
+61 3 9246 8118
Email Millie

Nicollette Raftopoulos
Senior Officer, Future Student Engagement
+61 3 9246 8814
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William Trinh
Senior Officer, Future Student Engagement
+61 3 9244 5949
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Alex Smith
Senior Officer, Programs
+61 3 9246 8188
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Our Geelong team

Alex Campbell 
Coordinator, Future Student Engagement
+61 3 5227 8996
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Aiden Gillard
Senior Officer, Future Student Engagement
+61 3 5227 3987
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Natasha Fridey
Senior Officer, Pathways and Programs
+61 3 5227 2373
Email Natasha

Our Warrnambool team

Mikala Todd
Senior Officer, Future Student Engagement
+61 3 5563 3087
Email Mikala

Footnotes

*Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our list of sources.

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