Case study: SydneyTalent and ICT 

The University of Sydney's Information and Communications Technology (ICT) group was one of SydneyTalent's first clients.

The relationship between ICT and Sydney Talent was established in October 2007 and has since rapidly expanded to include over 25 student employees who now support many of the University's core teaching, research and professional services units.

The success of the ICT SydneyTalent Student Employee program has resulted in several of the student employees becoming permanent staff members.

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Get the best. First.

In a skills short market, finding and retaining the right talent represents a competitive advantage. SydneyTalent is an initiative of the University of Sydney that identifies and develops high calibre, motivated students, connecting them with leading organisations in a low-risk, flexible recruitment process.

Making connections

Sourcing talent early

Gain privileged early access to the University's pipeline of intelligent, motivated, high achieving pre-graduates and graduates. These students are proactive and eager to apply the knowledge gained through their academic pursuits, for the mutual benefit of your business and their future.

Flexible to your needs

SydneyTalent works with clients from a variety of industry sectors and disciplines within and outside the University. Choose students from our pools of Emerging Talent, Advanced Talent, and Specialised Talent, covering entry-level undergraduates to experienced PhD candidates.

Developing people and skills

SydneyTalent offers unique early access to the best up-and-coming students, developing the human resources you need to excel in the ever-changing world of industry.

The workplace experience

WorkReady™ programs

The SydneyTalent WorkReady™ programs provide SydneyTalent employees with key life and work skills identified by industry and society as key to success. These include interpersonal communication, teamwork, presentation skills, self management, and lifelong learning.

WorkPlace Performance Development™

SydneyTalent employees proactively partner with their workplace manager to track and record performance objectives and engage in constructive dialogue for feedback and development. This is supported by a state-of-the-art online system designed to minimise your outlay of time and effort, and maximise successful performance. 

SydneyTalent's innovative approach to student employment, in combination with the rigorous academic standards of the University of Sydney and our own efficient screening process, ensure the highest return on your investment.