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Thursday 28 August 2025
The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) became the second university to formally sign a Memorandum of Understanding, representing a shared commitment to creating career pathways and cultural connection for First Nations students.
The partnership—announced by Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Education, Research and Engagement Professor Gary Thomas (pictured) at RMIT’s MEGA FLEX space—reflects a strong, future-focused vision: opening doors to meaningful internships, building leadership capacity and ensuring more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices are represented in decision-making roles across Australia.
The partnership builds on RMIT’s long-standing commitment to excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education, and to working with the community to create lasting impact.
Through this formal partnership, RMIT and CareerTrackers are setting a path that not only supports First Nations students to succeed today, but also ensures more Indigenous professionals step into leadership roles tomorrow.
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Swinburne University of Technology has become the first university to formalise its commitment to supporting First Nations students in their academic, professional growth and leadership development aspirations.
Through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CareerTrackers, the partnership embeds Swinburne’s existing commitment to creating pathways for First Nations student leadership and professional growth into its business practice.
The MOU was launched today by Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Engagement Professor John Evans (pictured) at Swinburne Hawthorn Campus’ MTC Hub.
The partnership strengthens CareerTrackers’ mission to grow a generation of Indigenous leaders by walking alongside students through professional development, mentoring and industry connections.
“Our vision is to see First Nations professionals leading with excellence and purpose in industries and communities across Australia,” says CareerTrackers Chief Executive Officer Adam Davids.
“This milestone partnership with Swinburne will enable that vision and enhance the tertiary education experience more widely for First Nations students.”
On Tuesday 21 January 2025, 400 members of the CareerTrackers community – students, alumni, staff, partners and guests – gathered for our first face-to-face LDI since 2020 at Marvel Stadium in Naarm.
With attendees arriving from all over the country, the Medallion Club was soon filled with students, alumni and CareerTrackers staff catching up with old friends and making new ones. Read more
Meeting other students and alumni are key to the continued success of the CareerTrackers community, so having our calendar of in person events that combine networking and learning are essential. Our generous Alumni community are always present to give tips, support and share experiences.
At the Naarm/Melbourne Kick Off hosted by Canva, alumni panellist Glenn Milliken spoke about the importance of making connections at CareerTrackers and during internships. He described how he has stayed in touch with other CareerTrackers interns for over 10 years, and they regularly share advice and opportunities with one another.
At the Meanjin/Brisbane event, hosted by Aurizon, Yoshua Mader reminded students that companies are often excited to welcome a new face and have them on board, and Juliet Biemann gave a practical tip: to always having a pen and paper on hand to write tasks.
In Boorloo/Perth, at an event hosted by GHD, the alumni panel advised the students to focus on bringing their authentic selves to work and soaking in knowledge.
One piece of advice was echoed around the country for our interns: network, make as many contacts as possible, and with students exchanging emails and creating WhatsApp groups at the end of the days, there’s no doubt they will.
In celebration of the 15th anniversary of CareerTrackers, we have produced a film and report that highlight the incredible stories of the CareerTrackers community, showcasing the collective journey of First Nations students, interns, alumni, and corporate partners.
As we mark this significant milestone, they reflect on shared achievements, the strength of partnerships, and the deep sense of community that has empowered First Nations students to rise to new heights.
