The New To Melbourne podcast series is a production between RMIT University and SYN Media . It shares stories, advice and tips for students settling into Melbourne, Australia for study and is told from local and international student perspectives. 

In this episode Ayu and Xy Xy talk to self titled ‘Job-nerd’ Sean about finding work in Australia and planning the next steps in your future career while studying.  

PRODUCTION CREDITS

Executive Producer: Rebecca Maakasa (SYN Media) & Hart Ely-Faulks (RMIT University)

Episode 6 Producer: Ayu Sekarlangit Mokoginta, Xiangyi Xu and Vignesh Gopalakrishnan (RMIT Students)

Voiceover: Brooke Hutchinson & Kevin Karongo

Episode Guest: Sean Lynch (RMIT Student & Job Shop Assistant)

For more information on this project please contact Hart Ely-Faulks (RMIT International Student Experience).

Music: ‘Passport’ via Purple Planet Music & ‘Open Flames’ by BlueDot Sessions via Free Music Archive. 

HELPFUL INFORMATION 

RMIT Job Shop - The Job Shop is your drop-in service centre for all things career-related! No matter what your careers question might be, you can drop in and see our Job Shop Team. 

Study Melbourne - Study Melbourne have ALL the essential information about working in Australia and can offer support here in Melbourne at their Study Melbourne Student Hub.

Insider Guides - Insider Guides have a wealth of information about getting job-ready here in Melbourne and Australia. 

Mates at RMIT - Mates at RMIT Uni mentors connect new students with current students for a fun and easy start to university.

Tax File Number (TFN) - Sean mentions getting an Australian Tax File Number (TFN), this is a reference number in the tax and superannuation systems.