HDR placements
The Graduate School's Career Development Framework offers HDR placements with industry, government, and NGO partners. These placements help you gain real-world experience, build professional networks, and strengthen your research and transferable skills.
Placement Information Sessions
Information sessions provide an overview of the placement process, including your responsibilities and how to get started.
2025 Dates (All Sessions are held via Zoom)
Once you have attended a placement information session and have questions regarding your case, book an appointment with the Graduate School to discuss your plans.
Want to know more? Explore past candidates’ stories or watch interviews to see how placements have shaped their research and careers.
1. Benefits of a HDR Placement
An HDR placement is more than a career step — it’s an opportunity to apply your research in real-world settings, gain fresh perspectives, and build lasting professional networks. You’ll expand your connections, explore diverse career paths, and help address real-world challenges. Many candidates describe their placement as a turning point — opening new doors and boosting their confidence to pursue roles they hadn’t previously considered.
The HDR Placement Program is designed to support the following learning outcomes:
- Apply advanced disciplinary knowledge, research and capabilities to real-world industry settings.
- Exhibit professional conduct and ethical decision-making in workplace scenarios.
- Communicate complex ideas and technical information effectively to diverse audiences.
- Develop and refine interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships and enhance collaboration.
- Utilise critical thinking and analytical skills to integrate research findings into practical applications.