Murdoch University careers are shaped by practical learning, strong links with employers and a support system that starts in the first year. Recent Graduate Outcomes Survey data shows Murdoch graduates recording full-time employment rates of 67.7% for undergraduates and 86.9% for postgraduates, with median starting salaries of $71,100 and $98,200. Past national surveys have also ranked Murdoch at the top in Australia for medium-term employment, with 96.7% of undergraduates employed three years after graduation.
For Murdoch university international students, there are extra workshops, one-to-one career advice and job boards that focus on Australian and global opportunities.
Murdoch University Career Outcomes
Murdoch University graduate employment & salaries
Measure | Result for Murdoch University | Detail / source |
Full-time employment rate – undergraduates | 67.7% | 4–6 months after graduation, Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) 2023. |
Full-time employment rate – postgraduates | 86.9% | GOS 2023, all postgraduate levels combined. |
Median starting salary – undergraduates | $71,100 | GOS 2023, full-time employed graduates. |
Median starting salary – postgraduates | $98,200 | GOS 2023, full-time employed graduates. |
Medium-term employment – undergraduates (3 yrs) | 96.7% employed | Murdoch ranked #1 in Australia for overall undergraduate employment after three years in the 2018 GOS-Longitudinal. |
Employer satisfaction (overall) | 86.9% | 2024 Employer Satisfaction Survey (ESS) result for Murdoch, above the national overall score. |
Discipline strengths | Top WA results in full-time employment and/or salaries for engineering, humanities, social sciences and veterinary science in the Good Universities Guide 2021. | Indicates strong outcomes in several fields, including Murdoch University veterinary science. |
Murdoch’s Career and employability support on campus
Murdoch’s Careers and Employability service is open to students from first year through to graduation and beyond. It focuses on helping you build a career plan, present yourself well to employers and grow your professional network.
What the Careers and Employability team offers
According to Murdoch’s own information, students can access:
Job search toolkits – downloadable guides on CV writing, cover letters, interviews and LinkedIn profiles.
myMurdoch Career portal – a jobs and events board just for Murdoch students and recent graduates.
Career workshops and events – employer panels, career fairs, discipline-specific sessions.
One-to-one appointments – with qualified career advisers for course choices, job search, or “what next?” conversations.
Industry connections – employers can post roles and request campus visits through the same system.
The main Careers and Employability office is based at the Geoffrey Bolton Library on the Perth (South Street) campus.
Murdoch University Careers support overview
Support type | Delivered by Murdoch | Where this matters on PickMyUni |
Career planning & counselling | Careers and Employability team | Helpful when you compare different degrees on the Murdoch University Courses page. |
Job search toolkits & guides | Online resources and PDFs | Good add-on for students already using PickMyUni’s course short-list feature. |
myMurdoch Career jobs board | Online portal with student and graduate roles | Combine this with PickMyUni’s salary and fee comparisons to weigh up return on investment. |
Guild Student Assist job help | Murdoch Guild “Finding employment” service | Especially useful for part-time roles while you study; link with Campuses to see where jobs cluster. |
Work Integrated Learning & placements
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is Murdoch’s term for internships, placements and projects that give you course credit while you work on real problems for real organisations.
The university explains that WIL:
allows you to list verified experience on your CV
helps you build a network in your industry
supports long-term career planning while you are still a student
Types of work experience you can earn credit for
WIL type | What it looks like at Murdoch | Course areas where this is common |
Work placements | An extended stint in a host organisation on a defined project, with academic supervision and assessment. | Nursing, teaching, Murdoch University veterinary medicine, engineering, business, IT. |
Practicums & clinics | Clinical practice in hospitals, schools, community clinics or the Murdoch Psychology Clinic. | Nursing, education, psychology, counselling, creative arts therapies. |
Industry projects | Group or individual projects for industry or community partners, often on campus but with real clients. | Business, IT, engineering, environment, communication, creative media. |
Research and fieldwork | Field trips, lab projects and partner-based research that feed into honours or postgraduate work. | Science, veterinary science, environment, agriculture, psychology. |
Murdoch University international students careers
Murdoch makes it clear that career preparation is a big part of the experience for Murdoch University international students, both on the Perth campus and at overseas locations.
Career help built for international students
On the International student support pages, Murdoch lists:
Workshops on writing a CV for the Australian market and searching for jobs in Australia or overseas.
One-on-one career counselling sessions.
Information about internships, graduate programs, casual and part-time work, and employer presentations.
Access to myMurdoch Advice for broader questions about enrolment, visas and student life.
Murdoch Guild’s Student Assist service also supports international students who are looking for part-time work while they study.
For work rights, Murdoch’s “Working in Perth” advice reminds students on a visa that there is normally a limit of 40 hours per fortnight during semester and full-time hours during breaks, and points them back to the Australian Government for the most accurate rules.
Career paths by study area
Study area | Example Murdoch degrees (Australia) | Sample early-career roles* |
Business & Commerce | Bachelor of Business; Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation; MBA; Master of Professional Accounting. | Business analyst, marketing coordinator, HR officer, accountant, consultant, founder of a small business or start-up. |
IT, Cyber & Data | Bachelor of Information Technology; majors in Cyber Security and Forensics, Data Science and AI; Master of Information Technology. | Software developer, cyber security analyst, data analyst, systems administrator, UX designer. |
Murdoch University psychology | Bachelor of Psychology; BA/BSc Psychology; Psychology honours; postgraduate applied or clinical psychology programs. | Case worker, mental health support worker, HR assistant, research assistant; with further study, registered psychologist roles. |
Murdoch University veterinary science / veterinary medicine | BSc in Veterinary Biology / Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. | Veterinarian in small or large animal practice, animal health officer, biosecurity officer, roles in wildlife parks and zoos. |
Nursing & Health | Bachelor of Nursing; Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology; health admin and counselling courses. | Registered nurse, clinical support, exercise physiologist, counsellor, health project officer. |
Education & Teaching | Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary); Master of Education. | Classroom teacher, education support roles, curriculum adviser, education policy officer. |
Engineering & Energy | Engineering majors; Master of Renewable and Sustainable Energy. | Graduate engineer, renewable energy analyst, project engineer, asset management roles. |
Law & Criminology | Bachelor of Laws; combined Law and Criminology; Master of Criminology. | Graduate lawyer (with further training), legal support officer, policy analyst, compliance officer, crime intelligence roles. |
Creative Media & Communication | Communication, media and creative arts degrees, plus creative arts therapies at postgraduate level. | Content creator, social media coordinator, communications officer, creative arts therapist (postgrad). |
Role titles depend on your exact degree, results, location and visa conditions. These are examples, not guarantees.
Entrepreneurship and self-employment
Murdoch gives students space to build their own projects, not just apply for graduate jobs.
The Entrepreneurship and Innovation major focuses on turning ideas into action inside existing organisations or through new ventures.
The Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is a combined degree that mixes business fundamentals with creative thinking and workshops.
Articles from Murdoch highlight career paths for entrepreneurs, including founders and “intrapreneurs” inside large companies.
Murdoch Dubai and Murdoch EDGE @ Kaplan in Singapore both run events, career coaching and entrepreneurship-focused programs that link students with employers and mentors.
How to use this Murdoch University careers page with PickMyUni
Here’s a simple way to tie everything together across the site:
Start on the Murdoch University main page
Read the Info section for rankings, acceptance rate and campus overview.
Open the Courses tab
Short-list courses that lead to the careers you saw in the table above.
Check the Campuses tab
Decide if Perth, Mandurah, Rockingham, Dubai or Singapore suits your lifestyle and job plans.
Review this Careers tab again
Pay attention to WIL, employability support and career outcomes for your chosen field.
Use the Transfer Service page if you’re already studying elsewhere
Many students move into Murdoch partway through their degree; PickMyUni can help you work out credit and career impact.
Reach out through the Contact page
Share your CV, current course (if any) and your hoped-for career. Our team can then suggest Murdoch University careers and degrees that match your profile, or alternatives at other universities if Murdoch is not the best fit.
Murdoch University careers data tells only part of the story; the rest comes from choosing the right course, campus and support network. PickMyUni is here to help you line those pieces up before you apply or transfer.