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The AAGE offers opportunities for learning, sharing and networking around the country each year. A summary of our most regular AAGE events and links to event registration are below.

Annual Conference

Three-day annual national event that typically attracts around 300 delegates and focuses on the professional development of AAGE members in addition to addressing key graduate recruitment & development issues. Members are offered a $200 (~20%) discount to attend. For further information please visit www.aageconference.com.au.

Workshops

These are held quarterly in the cities of Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Our workshops offer a mix of information sharing and the opportunity to network with other local colleagues in the industry. Attendance is complimentary for Members.

Practitioner Master Class Seminars

An annual professional development training opportunity is offered around Australia, focussing on the 'how to' of graduate recruitment. The Practitioner Master Class Seminar series is held across six capital cities each year. An $80 (~30%) discount is offered for Members.

The Big Meet

This one-day careers fair is held across five states in Australia during March each year, promoted to all students from all universities in each host city. The Big Meet offers an efficient way of promoting to potential candidates and are held in purpose-built exhibition venues in central city locations. AAGE Members receive a substantial discount on exhibitor rates.

Upcoming events

    • 13 May 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand - Level 18 Bourke Place, 600 Bourke Street, Melbourne
    • 19
    Register

    This May, we are piloting a new session for our experienced employer members to come together to discuss and workshop a key strategic topic area for early careers teams. Starting with Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, this half-day forum is aimed at employer representatives who have:

    • 3+ years' experience in the graduate recruitment and development industry OR
    • Are leading a regional or national early careers team.

    The question we will be posing is ‘How can you build programs to engage and develop early careers talent?’ and the format of the day will be:

    • 9.00am - 10.15am: Presentation (introduction, presentation of data, guest speaker)
    • 10.15am - 10.30am: Coffee and stretch break
    • 10.30am - 12.30pm: Topic-based discussion groups
    • 12.30pm - 1.15pm: Lunch and networking
    • 1.15pm - 2.00pm: Session wrap up and next steps
    We anticipate that throughout the day, you will have the opportunity to reflect on data that focuses on the needs and expectations of graduates and share insights around the innovations, challenges and goals of your own programs. By coming together, we hope to collectively address ways we can develop best practice programs to deliver exceptional early careers experiences that engage, produce and retain future-ready talent.

    Cost

    Complimentary entry for AAGE employer members. Please note that members must be logged in to register.

    Cancellations

    In order for us to cater appropriately, please let us know if you need to cancel your attendance. Also, catering cannot be guaranteed if registration is made four days or less prior to the event.

    In order to cancel an invoice raised OR receive a refund for event attendance, the AAGE requires a MINIMUM of 24 hours' notice to receive notice of your intention to cancel. All cancellation requests need to be received in writing via events@aage.com.au.

    Enquiries

    Please contact events@aage.com.au.

    • 17 May 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand - 33 Erskine Street, Sydney
    • 14
    Register

    This May, we are piloting a new session for our experienced employer members to come together to discuss and workshop a key strategic topic area for early careers teams. Starting with Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, this half-day forum is aimed at employer representatives who have:

    • 3+ years' experience in the graduate recruitment and development industry OR
    • Are leading a regional or national early careers team.

    The question we will be posing is ‘How can you build programs to engage and develop early careers talent?’ and the format of the day will be:

    • 9.00am - 10.15am: Presentation (introduction, presentation of data, guest speaker)
    • 10.15am - 10.30am: Coffee and stretch break
    • 10.30am - 12.30pm: Topic-based discussion groups
    • 12.30pm - 1.15pm: Lunch and networking
    • 1.15pm - 2.00pm: Session wrap up and next steps
    We anticipate that throughout the day, you will have the opportunity to reflect on data that focuses on the needs and expectations of graduates and share insights around the innovations, challenges and goals of your own programs. By coming together, we hope to collectively address ways we can develop best practice programs to deliver exceptional early careers experiences that engage, produce and retain future-ready talent.

    Cost

    Complimentary entry for AAGE employer members. Please note that members must be logged in to register.

    Cancellations

    In order for us to cater appropriately, please let us know if you need to cancel your attendance. Also, catering cannot be guaranteed if registration is made four days or less prior to the event.

    In order to cancel an invoice raised OR receive a refund for event attendance, the AAGE requires a MINIMUM of 24 hours' notice to receive notice of your intention to cancel. All cancellation requests need to be received in writing via events@aage.com.au.

    Enquiries

    Please contact events@aage.com.au.

    • 21 May 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand - Level 13, 1 Eagle Street, Brisbane
    • 11
    Register

    This May, we are piloting a new session for our experienced employer members to come together to discuss and workshop a key strategic topic area for early careers teams. Starting with Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, this half-day forum is aimed at employer representatives who have:

    • 3+ years' experience in the graduate recruitment and development industry OR
    • Are leading a regional or national early careers team.

    The question we will be posing is ‘How can you build programs to engage and develop early careers talent?’ and the format of the day will be:

    • 9.00am - 10.15am: Presentation (introduction, presentation of data, guest speaker)
    • 10.15am - 10.30am: Coffee and stretch break
    • 10.30am - 12.30pm: Topic-based discussion groups
    • 12.30pm - 1.15pm: Lunch and networking
    • 1.15pm - 2.00pm: Session wrap up and next steps
    We anticipate that throughout the day, you will have the opportunity to reflect on data that focuses on the needs and expectations of graduates and share insights around the innovations, challenges and goals of your own programs. By coming together, we hope to collectively address ways we can develop best practice programs to deliver exceptional early careers experiences that engage, produce and retain future-ready talent.

    Cost

    Complimentary entry for AAGE employer members. Please note that members must be logged in to register.

    Cancellations

    In order for us to cater appropriately, please let us know if you need to cancel your attendance. Also, catering cannot be guaranteed if registration is made four days or less prior to the event.

    In order to cancel an invoice raised OR receive a refund for event attendance, the AAGE requires a MINIMUM of 24 hours' notice to receive notice of your intention to cancel. All cancellation requests need to be received in writing via events@aage.com.au.

    Enquiries

    Please contact events@aage.com.au.

    • 30 Oct 2024
    • 11:15 AM
    • 01 Nov 2024
    • 3:00 PM
    • Crown Conference Centre, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    Register

    Click 'Register' to purchase your pass - please note that prices are ex. GST

    Taking place at the Crown Conference Centre in Melbourne from Wednesday 30th October to Friday 1st November 2024, the 36th Annual AAGE Graduate Recruitment and Development Conference will bring together recruitment and development practitioners from around Australia, offering professional and personal development through keynotes, workshops, interactive discussion forums and networking opportunities.

    You can hear insights from other graduate employers and industry leaders, learn about the latest innovations at the conference expo and celebrate best practice at the AAGE Graduate Recruitment Industry Awards (AGRIAs), held during the black tie AAGE Gala Dinner on Day 2 of the conference. At the end of the three days, you will have further developed your skill set, shared ideas and solutions to industry challenges and feel inspired to lead your organisation’s early careers programs.

    Employer delegates also have the opportunity to attend the optional  Pre-Conference Leader or Practitioner Seminar for $50 + GST, to be held concurrently on Wednesday 30th October at 9.00am. The Practitioner session is for those new to the industry (0-2 years' experience) and the Leader session is for those responsible for managing strategic direction (2+ years' experience).

    Further information can be found via the AAGE conference website at www.aageconference.com.au.

    Terms and Conditions

    Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully. By submitting your registration, you are agreeing to be bound by the following terms and conditions:

    1. You will receive an automated invoice which is payable by the EARLIER of:
    a. 30 days from the date of the invoice; or
    b. Tuesday 29th October 2024, the day before the date of the conference. If the invoice is not paid within this timeframe, the AAGE reserves the right to cancel the booking or to remove the eligibility for any discounted prices.

    2. The AAGE abides by the ACCC Australian Consumer Law refund policy. No refunds will be given for cancellations. This applies to all registrations received and is enforced irrespective of if an invoice has been raised or not, or if an invoice remains paid or unpaid.

    3. The holding of the conference is dependent upon Coronavirus restrictions imposed by the Government and the Crown Conference Centre. Any restrictions in place in October 2024 may prevent the conference from proceeding as a 'face to face' event or may limit the number of delegates that can attend a 'physical event'. Where restrictions on delegate numbers are in place, tickets to the conference will be issued based on the order of bookings and conference passes may be refunded in these circumstances.

    4. All AAGE event attendees must abide by the AAGE's Code of Conduct.

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