Finding a job after graduation

There’s never been a better time to graduate in Brisbane. 

Health is Brisbane’s largest employer, and the sector is forecast to grow by 38 per cent between 2025 and 2026.

Brisbane is also the home of medical research and innovation, with more than 100 health and biotech facilities.

Construction is booming in Brisbane, with unprecedented population growth and more than $25 billion in the infrastructure pipeline.

As the closest eastern seaboard capital city to Australia’s largest export markets, Brisbane is also a thriving logistics centre, with the highest aviation capacity in Australia and the largest capital city port. 

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

If you wish to stay and work in Brisbane after your graduation, you should start searching for your first job before graduation. 

Here are some ideas to help you find a job in Brisbane: 

• Reach out to your professional network and let people know you’ll be graduating soon
• Ask your school or institution if they provide job placement services 
• Contact job agencies and recruiters
• Use online job boards, websites, or social media and set alerts for your field on Seek, Indeed, LinkedIn and Facebook. 
• Use the Study Queensland job finder 

Applying for a work 

If you wish to stay and work in Brisbane after you graduate, you'll need to apply for a new working visa before your student visa expires.

There are a number of different visas you can access as an international student graduate. Visit the Department of Home Affairs to learn more.