Building a career in Australia’s IT industry can feel like navigating a maze — especially for international students and graduates trying to make sense of recruitment trends, visa requirements, and how to actually get noticed by employers. That’s exactly why we’re bringing together industry leaders, migration experts, alumni, and current students for a night dedicated to IT Careers and the Pathways available to those building a career in Australia.

Whether you’re a student weighing your options, a recent graduate job-hunting, or simply curious about how the local tech industry works, this event is designed to give you practical, real-world insight — not just theory.

What to expect

This event brings together some of the most relevant voices in Australian tech recruitment and migration:

Dean Ellis — Director of Technology Recruitment

Dean will unpack the current Recruitment landscape — what employers are really looking for, how to tap into the hidden job market, and how to make your LinkedIn profile work harder for you. He’ll cover getting job ready, understanding the hidden job market, and raising your LinkedIn game to support your job search in IT.
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Carllo Castriota — Principal Migration Lawyer, Bloom Migration

Carllo will walk attendees through visa and migration Pathways available to IT students and professionals, drawing on over a decade of experience since 2014 helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate Australian migration law — including employer-sponsored visas, partner visas, skilled migration, and immigration appeals for IT professionals.

Alannah Grech — Partner Success Manager, Communities, ACS

Alannah will introduce the value of ACS membership and how it can help emerging professionals build connections across the industry. With over a decade of experience across technology, music entertainment, and law, she created and leads the first ACS QLD Emerging Professionals Committee, building a strong voice and community for emerging professionals across Queensland.
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Guest Panellists

A panel of international graduates and students who have successfully secured roles in Australian IT will share their personal journeys, challenges, and the practical advice that helped them break into the industry:

• Ananya Kulshrestha — Technology Graduate, Suncorp; Event and Sponsorship Lead, ACS QLD Emerging Professionals Committee.
• Sreshtha Kashyap — Associate, Digital Trust, PwC Australia; Committee Member, ACS QLD Emerging Professionals Committee.
• Nethumi Perera — Graduate Business Analysis, Power Tech Consulting and Content and Engagement Lead, ACS QLD Emerging Professionals Committee.

The evening wraps up with an open Q&A featuring all speakers and panellists on stage, giving attendees the chance to ask the questions that matter most to their own career journey.

• Event details

• Date: Tuesday, 22 September
• Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
• Location: Mindroom Institute: 1/37 Connor St, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220

Agenda

5:30pm – 6:00pm  Networking
6:00pm – 6:10pm  Opening & icebreaker with Mindroom
6:10pm – 6:30pm  ACS membership with Alannah
6:30pm – 7:00pm  IT visa pathways with Carllo
7:00pm – 7:30pm  Let’s Talk Recruitment with Dean
7:30pm – 7:45pm  Break and Networking
7:45pm – 8:00pm  Alumni panel
8:00pm – 8:30pm  Q&A with all speakers and panellists
8:30pm  Event concludes

Snacks and refreshments will be provided by Mindroom throughout the evening.

Why Attend?

If you’re exploring or advancing your IT Career in Australia, this event offers a rare combination: direct access to a technology recruiter’s insider knowledge, expert insight into visa Pathways, and honest, first-hand accounts from graduates who’ve walked the path themselves. It’s a chance to ask real questions, make genuine connections, and hear a range of perspectives on the Australian IT industry.

Don’t Miss Out – Reserve Your Spot!

Registration is mandatory. For more information, get in touch with us at [email protected].