It is up to you to find your own placement, but don't worry – we offer a vast range of resources and support services to give you the best chance of success.
Where to apply
A Student Engagement Team member or your Course Coordinator can guide you on where to apply for roles. You may consider:
- Career Centre
- Jobs on Campus
- LinkedIn Jobs
- Company websites
- Job sites e.g. Seek, CareerOne, Indeed
- GradAustralia
- GradConnection
- Your networks (e.g. family and friends, business around local area)
Apply for every relevant opportunity you can
The landscape is always competitive and you may get ten, twenty or more unsuccessful applications. Don't let this deter you, you need to be resilient and ensure that every application you put in is the best it can be so you can secure a fantastic position!
The Student Engagement Team are here to help.
Prepare application
Applying for a placement is just like applying for a job. Preparation and perseverance will help you get your role.
Boost your chances
Get instant feedback on your resume anytime using CV360 or make yourself employable with RMIT Creds or the Online Career Support to find out:
- how to write a resume that stands out
- tips on applications
- how to be succeed at interviews
Academic prerequisites and non-academic prerequisites may be required for some organisations to be successfully placed. Some examples may be (but not limited to):
- police checks
- Working with Children Checks (WWCC)
- immunisations
Find out more about non-academic prerequisites here: Your WIL Activity Important requirements and details
To understand what academic requirements you must satisfy, speak to one of our WIL team members.
Equitable Learning Services (ELS)
Equitable Learning Services (ELS) provides support and equal opportunities for students with a disability, long-term illness and/or mental health condition and primary carers of individuals with a disability.
If you identify as having a disability, long term illness or mental health condition that may impact upon your placement, it is important to ensure that you have registered with the Equitable Learning Services (ELS)
You are under no obligation to disclose the nature of your condition to any other staff within the University, however if reasonable adjustments can be made to assist you in your placement, we encourage you to submit an enquiry to Business Connect that you have registered with the ELS and to discuss if you wish to inform your employer about any reasonable adjustments you require.
Note: The term ‘reasonable adjustments’ refers to any arrangement, change or modification to academic tasks that seeks to reduce the impact of a disability, long term illness or mental health condition. Reasonable adjustments for WIL may be considered in relation to the following broad areas:
- Location of WIL placement
- Attendance requirements - Part time v’s full time; morning v’s afternoon attendance.
- Accessibility of WIL placement. This includes the physical and digital environment.
- Equipment requirements. This may include ergonomic furniture, magnifiers, modified keyboard and mouse.
- Specialised software. For example, screen reader software, speech recognition software.
- Alternative formatting of print material. For example enlarged font size.
- Individual requirements. For example: provision of sign language interpreter.
Reasonable adjustments are a means to support students to participate on the same basis as their peers, whilst ensuring that the academic integrity of a program or course is maintained. Reasonable adjustments are mandated by the Disability Discrimination Act. They should be individualised, taking into consideration the impact of the student’s condition and the type and / or circumstances of the WIL activity.
For more information, view the RMIT Equitable Learning Services page.
You can also visit The Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training which provides valuable information and resources for students with a disability.
RMIT Job Shop
The Careers and Employability Job Shop is your drop in service centre for all things career related. The Job Shop is free service for current RMIT students and recent graduates (12 months post-completion).
Visit the Job Shop for information about:
- Job skills workshops and networking sessions
- Careers events
- Resume tips
- Assistance with our range of online careers resources
No matter what your question might be, you can drop in and see our friendly Peer Career Assistants.
Location: RMIT City campus, Building 10, level 4, room 71
Hours: 10am-5pm Monday-Friday, excluding public holidays
Contact:
- To book a one-on-one appointment with a career consultant, visit RMIT Career Centre (login required)
- To register for a workshop or event, visit RMIT Career Centre (login required)
- For all other enquires, email: jobshop@rmit.edu.au or phone +61 9925 2655 (9am-5pm Mon-Fri, excluding public holidays)
