International students hit country roads on jobs drive

International students who are keen to move to South Australia’s regions and fill skills gaps in key industries are getting on a bus this week to visit some of our biggest regional cities and towns.

And employers are gearing up to welcome them with open arms, showcasing their organisations and some country-style South Aussie hospitality.

More than 50 Adelaide-based international students are joining StudyAdelaide’s latest round of regional tours bound for Port Pirie, Port Augusta, Whyalla and Port Lincoln.

Engineering, project management, urban planning, accounting, early childhood teaching, secondary teaching, nursing and social work positions are the focus of these visits.

Regional Development Australia CEO (Eyre Peninsula) Ryan Viney said the opportunity to meet potential employees was great news for employers in regional areas. 

“We’re pleased the Eyre Peninsula is a stop on StudyAdelaide’s latest tour, Mr Viney said.

“Our area needs skilled talent for the economic and social benefit of the whole community.  

“We’ll be introducing the students to some terrific local organisations while they’re here and we hope they’ll consider moving to our region when they graduate.”

StudyAdelaide collaborates with councils, Workforce Australia and Regional Development Australia (RDA) in regional areas of the state to match international graduates with localised skills and labour shortages, with more than 280 occupations still in shortage across the state.

Part of StudyAdelaide’s remit, along with attracting international students to South Australia, is to provide them support while they are here, including career-ready programs like regional tours.

StudyAdelaide Chief Executive Jane Johnston said she was extremely pleased with the strong interest shown by regional employers and students.

“This is the 18th regional tour we’ve hosted since April 2021,” Ms Johnston said.

“We know we have a wealth of global talent right here on our doorstep and it’s a pleasure to introduce our international students to employers in some growing, economically important and beautiful parts of our state to live and work.

“Employing international graduates is easy – and StudyAdelaide is only too happy to help regional employers and talented graduates expand their horizons.”

StudyAdelaide’s Northern and Eyre Regional Tour is happening from 21-23 July and includes site visits and networking events

About StudyAdelaide 

StudyAdelaide is a partnership between industry and government working to increase awareness of Adelaide as an international study destination and to deliver programs to welcome and support international students in Adelaide. 

These include programs to enhance the employability of students and their connections to local employers across South Australia.