ICT Careers Information Session 2026
A full-day School of ICT session for invited students, with advice from recruiters and ACS, alumni stories and industry speakers on moving from university into an ICT career, plus time to network.
About this event
The University of Tasmania (UTAS) School of ICT hosted the ICT Careers Information Session 2026 on 18 September 2026 at its Sandy Bay Campus in Hobart. The event brought together ICT students, recruitment professionals, alumni, and industry representatives to explore career opportunities and pathways within the technology sector.
The session focused on helping students prepare for the transition from university to employment. Industry professionals shared insights into employer expectations, recruitment processes, essential workplace skills, and different career pathways available to ICT graduates.
Representatives from the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and other industry organisations contributed perspectives on professional development, industry connections, and career progression. The session also highlighted the importance of building professional networks and developing both technical and communication skills.
Through discussions with recruiters, alumni, and industry speakers, students had opportunities to learn about the realities of working in the ICT industry, understand the skills employers value, and gain practical advice on preparing for their future careers.
For UTAS students, the event provided a valuable opportunity to connect with industry professionals, explore potential career directions, and gain a clearer understanding of how to transition successfully from university into the ICT industry.
What students said on LinkedIn
Student reflections and posts from the event.
Rashmika Siriwardhana attended the ICT Careers Information Session on 18 September 2026 and came away with a clearer picture of moving from university into Tasmania's ICT industry. The post sums up the speakers: Rachel Chong on startup hiring, Victor Le (Hays) on applying strategically, Georgi Brown (Red Apple IT) on standing out, Geoff Matt (Echoview) on software engineering careers, and Stuart Brinsmead and Alannah Grech on how ACS supports graduates.
Azwa Nawar was invited to the 18 September ICT Careers Information Session, offered to students with strong academic results: a full day of insights from industry, recruiters, ACS and alumni, with time to network. Highlights included meeting Geoff Matt from Echoview, who has worked at CERN, catching up with a former tutor now at KPMG, and getting candid advice from recruiters.
Victor Le from Hays presented to UTAS IT students on finding the right roles, tailoring applications and approaching the job market strategically, a first for Victor. The post encourages students to step outside their comfort zone: reach out, go to networking events, ask for advice and apply without ticking every box, because in a small market like Tasmania connections count.
Ten years after sitting in the same lecture theatre as an international student, Rachel Chong returned to speak to UTAS ICT students. The post traces a winding path from marine biology and accounting through seven years in tech startups to nervous-system regulation work, and mentions working with the University to shape its careers service.
Yu Wang returned to UTAS as a speaker at the ICT Careers Information Session and the Postgraduate Pathway Information Session, sharing the journey from Master's study through the job search into a current role. Tips for job seekers: don't judge yourself too early, value soft skills like communication and adaptability, and don't fear failure.
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"I left with new connections and a clearer picture of where I'd like to head."
— Azwa Nawar · Bachelor of ICT (Data Science) student