Archive for February, 2023

Social Anxiety Group Program

Thursday, February 23rd, 2023

Do You Experience Social Anxiety?

Do you experience significant fear or anxiety about social situations?

Do you worry about being judged or showing signs of anxiety in social situations?

Do you avoid social situations?

If so, you may benefit from participating in our Social Anxiety Group Program.

The program is an exciting opportunity for Monash students to learn ways to address their social anxiety and fully engage in life.

The program involves:

  • Seven 2-hour weekly group sessions at Monash University Health Service, Clayton campus from Wednesday 15 March at 11am-1pm or 2-4pm, facilitated by a clinical psychologist
  • Written education materials and tasks between group sessions
  • Contact: Dr Sophia Gozzi, Clinical Psychologist, sophia.gozzi@monash.edu

Casual Admin Role at Parkville

Friday, February 17th, 2023

Expression of Interest – JFS Administrative Support Officer (Events)

Jobs For Students has a current employment opportunity from the The Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Expression of Interest – JFS Administrative Support Officer (Events)

  • Location: Parkville Campus, 381 Royal Parade, Parkville
  • Hours: 10 hours per fortnight
  • Remuneration: HEW 04 – $45.12 per hour
  • Employment: Casual

If you are interested click here for more information and to apply.

  • Applications close: Thursday 23 February 2023, 11:55 pm AEDT

Presentation on Career Support

Wednesday, February 15th, 2023

You Are Invited to a Careers Presentation by GradWISE and Australian Network on Disability

Join this session on 28 March 2023 (3 – 4:30pm) to learn about the successful GradWISE program for students/graduates living with a disability and gain insights from Monash University Alumni’s experience with their transition from Academia to a successful career.

You will also hear from The Australian Network on Disability (AND), which will provide information on the PACE mentoring program and the Stepping into internship program.

Careers Presentation Details

You will learn about the successful GradWISE program that is designed to empower students living with a disability, mental or physical health condition, or injury to aspire, develop and thrive in graduate and entry-level employment.

  • GradWISE is with you every step of the way, helping you build resilience throughout the application process and helping you to navigate your first year of work.

You will also hear from a recent Monash University Alumni linked to GradWISE speaking of their journey to successfully being offered employment in 2022!

This session is open and recommended to all Monash students with a disability, mental health or chronic health conditions.

Topics include:

  • Graduate application process and available reasonable adjustments
  • Application and interview tips from Alumni
  • How to ensure you are competitive for graduate and entry-level opportunities

*Please note: this is an in-person event only

  • Go to the Registration Page to register for this important careers event
  • Venue: 21 Chancellors Walk, Campus Centre, Room G150 (Career Connect Training Room), Australia – Clayton campus

Mentoring for Students Using Auslan

Wednesday, February 15th, 2023

Are you a Deaf, Deafblind or hard of hearing student who uses Auslan and needs academic support?

Dr Gabrielle Hodge is a Deaf researcher and writer based in Naarm / Melbourne. She is a trained linguist with fifteen years experience researching and teaching in Australia and the United Kingdom.

Gabrielle specialises in research relating to deaf people, sign languages and communication.

Gabrielle’s aim is to research, teach, and build capacity with other deaf people.

As part of this, Gabrielle offers tailored academic and career mentorship services to Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing students who are studying at Universities and other higher education institutions. This typically includes peer-to-peer scholarly discussion in Auslan, written academic English skills development, and general academic and career guidance.

*Benefits include scholarly discussion and mentorship with a Deaf peer and in your own language Auslan.

You will also learn how to navigate academic, research, and professional environments that are generally hostile for Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing signing people.