Job Seekers Groups Melbourne

Job search conversations 2.0 #1

Are you actively navigating the job market in Melbourne and looking for clear, practical guidance to break through hiring barriers? After hosting over 35 sessions with 400+ job seekers, Job Search Conversations is back in a refined 2.0 format—built around high-impact, actionable strategies, candid discussions, and real-time feedback. What We'll Cover 👉 Overcoming Application Bottlenecks: Why resume submissions aren't turning into call-backs and how to fix your application funnel. 👉 Decoding Rejection Factors: Unpacking hidden hiring obstacles, feedback gaps, and how to position yourself effectively. 👉 Navigating "Local Experience": Smart, proven ways to showcase relevant expertise to Australian employers and recruiters. 👉 Targeted Search Strategy: Optimizing your outreach, resume framing, and LinkedIn presence for current market dynamics. Why Attend? Unlike large webinars or generic networking functions, this is an interactive, small-group discussion (capped at 10–15 participants) held in a safe, constructive environment. Every attendee gets airtime to address their specific job search challenges and walk away with immediate, practical next steps What Community Members Say "*Vinesh brings a wealth of experience and deep knowledge to the table. He provides honest, practical insights and helps individuals understand the true essence of networking, equipping them to navigate the Australian job market effectively*." — Vaibhav Kashyap, Data Scientist *"I attended a session by Vinesh recently and it was filled with great insights for navigating your job search as a migrant here in Australia. It was a great interactive session where many questions were answered... A must attend session who is new to this country and looking for a job."* — Paras Kamdar, Mechanical Engineer "*He introduced the concept of the hidden job market, encouraging us to look beyond the traditional channels. Though it seemed abstract at first, I followed his advice and saw real benefits."* — Nandhini Sathyamurthy, Senior Business Analyst "*The meetup was a good place to meet fellow migrants who are going through a similar journey of finding a place in a new country. Vinesh answered a lot of common questions new job seekers have and went over an hour extra ensuring all our questions were answered*." — Sridhar Rajendran, Lead UX Researcher Who Is This For? ✅ Active job seekers in the Melbourne metropolitan area. ✅ Skilled migrants and professionals seeking to navigate local market entry. ✅Professionals making a career transition or refining their job search approach. Important RSVP Note To keep conversations personal, deep, and actionable, seats are strictly limited. Please RSVP only if you are fully committed to attending so that spots remain open for those who need them.

TechWalking Birthday - Networking Event for Tech Professionals

# 🎉 **TechWalking Melbourne Turns 3!** 🎉 Three years of walking, talking, connecting, and building a tech community IRL! Come join us for a very special Birthday Walk as we celebrate 3 years of TechWalking in Melbourne! 🎂 Whether you’re a Software Engineer, Data Scientist, Project or Product Manager, UX Designer, Architect, Cyber Security specialist, tech leader or simply working somewhere in tech — you’re welcome! 👋 No awkward networking. No pitching. No standing around trying to figure out what to say. Just grab your walking shoes and come meet interesting people from Melbourne’s tech community. And because it’s our birthday… 🎂 We’re making this one extra fun! 🎉 * 🏆 Random awards — because why not? * 🎟️ Raffle prizes — you might actually win something! * 👗 Best Dressed Award — so make an effort! **Dress bright!** This is a birthday celebration, so bring the colour! Think orange 🧡, red ❤️, purple 💜, pink 🩷 — the brighter, the better. ✨ Let’s make those colours stand out and turn our walk into a moving celebration! 🕙 **10:00 am sharp** 📍 **Meeting point: Albert Park Fitness Station** Please don’t be late! ⏰ We’ll head off around the lake as soon as everyone has gathered. We’re walking anti-clockwise around the lake , so if you miss the start… you might have to put your sprinting skills to the test to catch us! And after the walk… We’ll head out for coffee together too! ☕️ Come ready to meet new people, reconnect with familiar faces, and celebrate three years of TechWalking Melbourne. A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors who have come on board to support TechWalking and help make this celebration extra special: **[Ben Wood](https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwoodnz/) \- Gov Careers Unlocked** **[Andrew Murphy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewamurphy/) \- Tech Leaders Launchpad** **[Evgueni Iakhontov](https://www.linkedin.com/in/evgueni-iakhontov/) \- Revity** **[Christopher Kong](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherkong/) \- Crouching Tiger Network** **[Johnathan Maltby](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnathanmaltby/) \- The Clarity Coach** **[Wendy Alexander](https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyaalexander/) \- Happy Career Hub** **[Richard Stockton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-stockton-31758815/) \- IT Cubed** **3 years. Hundreds of walks. One community.** 🎉 See you on the walk! Join the TechWalking group on LinkedIn! [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14477058/](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14477058/) **TechWalking Community page: [https://tech-walking.yanamartens.com/](https://tech-walking.yanamartens.com/)** \*\*\* Follow me on LinkedIn for more information: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/yana-martens/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yana-martens/) Just moved to Australia? Grab your FREE guide to land your tech job! [https://yanamartens.com/first-tech-job-in-australia/](https://yanamartens.com/first-tech-job-in-australia/) Subscribe to YouTube Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/@ITCareerinAustralia](https://www.youtube.com/@ITCareerinAustralia) Birthday

Melbourne AI Startup Showcase & Networking — September Edition

**Please note: This event will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese.** 💡 Ideas · Products · Stories · Feedback · Connections What promising AI products and startup projects are being built in Melbourne? This in-person showcase and networking event brings together AI founders, product builders, investors, developers, and technology professionals. This September edition will feature **five confirmed early-stage AI startup projects**. Each team will have 20 minutes to share its founder journey, the problem it is solving, its product approach, how AI is being applied, and its current progress—followed by a live product demo and interactive Q&A. This is not a formal fundraising pitch event or another conference focused only on trends and concepts. We aim to create a relaxed and open environment where real AI products can be discovered, builders can receive useful feedback, and attendees can connect with people actively building within Melbourne’s AI community. ## ✨ Event Highlights * 🎤 Five AI startup project showcases * 💻 Live demos of real products, prototypes, and use cases * 🧠 Founder stories, product insights, and practical experiences * 💬 Interactive Q&A and audience feedback * 🤝 Meet AI founders, developers, product professionals, and industry partners * 🔗 Explore potential collaborations, advisory support, and industry connections * 🍕🥤 Food, drinks, and networking ## 🚀 What Will Each Project Share? Each project will cover: * The real-world problem it is solving * Its product or proposed solution * How AI is used within the product * Target users and use cases * Current product progress * A live product demo or prototype * Next-stage development plans * The feedback, resources, or industry connections it is looking for Each showcase will be followed by an interactive Q&A and feedback session. Project and guest introductions will be announced progressively. ## 🙋 Who Should Attend? * AI startup founders and co-founders * Aspiring founders exploring startup opportunities * AI engineers, developers, and product teams * Angel investors and early-stage investment professionals * Product managers, designers, and technology professionals * Startup mentors, advisors, and ecosystem partners * Anyone interested in AI products and entrepreneurship You do not need to have your own startup to attend. Join us as an audience member to discover real products being developed within Melbourne’s AI community and connect with founders and industry professionals. ## ⏰ Agenda * **5:30 PM–6:00 PM:** Check-in, food, and networking * **6:00 PM–6:10 PM:** Opening and event introduction * **6:10 PM–7:50 PM:** Five AI startup showcases, product demos, and Q&A sessions (20 minutes per team) * **7:50 PM–8:10 PM:** Open discussion and audience feedback * **8:10 PM–8:30 PM:** Networking and industry connections ## 📍 Event Details **Date:** Wednesday, 30 September 2026 **Time:** 5:30 PM–8:30 PM **Venue:** ANNG Gallery **Address:** Level 17, 60 Albert Road, South Melbourne VIC 3205 **Event Language:** Mandarin Chinese **Admission:** Free registration required **Food and Drinks:** Food and refreshments will be provided 🍕🥤 ⚠️ Places are limited. Please register in advance. ## 🤝 Host and Venue **Host:** JR Academy **Venue:** ANNG Gallery **Venue Support:** CloudTech Group

Getting Found in the Age of AI

**Getting Found in the Age of AI with Jack Bear** How AI is rewriting the way businesses get discovered online. From traditional SEO to AI-powered search, and what it means for your brand's visibility. **Agenda:** * 6:00 pm – Pizza and networking at SSW Melbourne * 6:30 pm – Welcome & News with Eve & Adam Cogan - this will be live-streamed around the world * 6:45 pm – Getting Found in the Age of AI with Jack Bear **Speaker: Jack Bear** Jack Bear is an Australian technology founder and consultant specialising in AI infrastructure and the "answer economy." He is the founder and CEO of Norg AI, a platform building operating systems for AI agents. Connect with Jack on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-bear-726578226/ Can't make it? Jump on the live stream: https://www.ssw.com.au/live

My Obsession With Enlightenment: Journey Through Bliss, God & Gurus

This talk is about my obsession with enlightenment & God. I will share my personal journey of twenty years of chasing enlightenment with everything I had. I meditated 14 hours a day, lived in Himalayan caves, stayed with monks. I studied every book and guru I could find. I'll share what those years really looked like from the inside. The friends and family who left me, and the loneliness that became my companion on this path. I will talk about broken promises from gurus who wore robes but were predators behind closed doors. The bliss that arrived and the suffering when it left. What happens when the caves and the guru all run out of answers? What remains when every practice has been pushed to its limit? Come find out. **Schedule** * Talk by Rajiv followed by open Q&A * Guided Meditation * Spiritual networking. Make friends with others on the spiritual path **About Rajiv** Rajiv dedicated years of his life seeking enlightenment. His pursuit for truth, reality, emptiness and self-discovery took him through the profound depths of mysticism. He meditated 14 hours a day, stayed with monks, lived in the Himalayan caves, learned from wise sages and researched every major spiritual system, including Zen, Non-Duality, Yoga, Buddhism etc. Then one momentous morning in 2005, he experienced his first shift into higher states of consciousness, an inner spiritual awakening. This was followed by days of infinite ecstasy and bliss. Finally, the years of seeking culminated and he realised his own true nature. He now shares his deep insights to help seekers progress on the path of awakening & meditation. His approach is secular, based on personal experience. You can read about his spiritual journey here — [https://innerspiritualawakening.com/rajiv-agarwal/my-journey/](https://innerspiritualawakening.com/rajiv-agarwal/my-journey/) **Venue** Kathleen Syme Library 251 Faraday Street, Carlton, VIC We will be in Multipurpose Room 2. We may take some photos to capture the moment. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let the organiser know at any time. This event is free and open to all adult seekers (18+). **Attendance terms**: By RSVPing for or attending this voluntary event, you acknowledge that it is not medical, psychological, therapeutic, counselling or crisis-care treatment. You attend voluntarily and at your own discretion, must follow reasonable organiser and venue safety directions, and may leave at any time. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you accept the ordinary risks of attendance and release the organiser, facilitators and volunteers from claims for injury, illness, loss or damage arising from your attendance or participation, except where liability cannot lawfully be excluded. For questions, please email Manpreet — [mysteriousmk@yahoo.com](mailto:mysteriousmk@yahoo.com)

The Future of HR: Mastering AI for HR Professionals in 1 Day | Melbourne

**Overview** Leverage AI in a 1 day HR training to enhance recruitment, workforce planning, and employee experiences with confidence. **Ready to secure your spot? 🎯 Choose your registration fee below and complete your payment securely via Stripe Checkout!** [Click Here](https://buy.stripe.com/eVq00jgyK46OgOcgCE2oE44) #### **About the course:** **Duration:** 1 Full Day (8 Hours) **Delivery** **Mode**: Classroom (In-Person) **Language**: English **Credits**: 8 PDUs / Training Hours **Certification**: Course Completion Certificate **Refreshments**: Lunch, Snacks and beverages will be provided during the session **If you would like weekend training sessions, kindly reach out to us at [info@mangates.com](info@mangates.com) for availability and scheduling.** **Course Overview** Artificial Intelligence is transforming every stage of the employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding to workforce planning, learning, engagement, and retention. This practical masterclass empowers HR professionals to leverage AI responsibly to streamline HR operations, improve talent decisions, enhance employee experiences, and support data-driven workforce strategies. Through interactive discussions, real-world HR scenarios, and practical activities, participants will discover how AI can increase productivity while enabling HR teams to focus on strategic business initiatives **Learning Objectives** By the end of this training, you will be able to: ● Apply AI across key HR functions with confidence ● Improve recruitment, engagement, and workforce planning ● Use Generative AI to increase HR productivity ● Make data-driven talent decisions ● Implement responsible AI practices in HR ● Create a practical AI adoption roadmap for your organization **Target Audience** HR Professionals, HR Managers, Talent Acquisition Specialists, Recruiters, Learning & Development Professionals, HR Business Partners, People Managers, Workforce Planning Specialists, HR Leaders, and Organizational Development Professionals **Why Choose This Course?** This instructor-led training combines HR expertise with practical AI applications to help professionals modernize HR processes, improve workforce decisions, and enhance employee experiences. Through real-world HR scenarios, interactive discussions, and practical activities, participants gain skills they can immediately apply in the workplace. Designed for today's evolving workplace, the course focuses on responsible AI adoption, HR analytics, workforce planning, and Generative AI applications. Participants leave with practical strategies to drive HR innovation while maintaining compliance, ethical standards, and a people-first approach. **©2026 Mangates Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd. This content is protected by copyright law. Copy or Reproduction without permission is prohibited** **Shape the Future of HR with Artificial Intelligence** Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way organizations attract, develop, engage, and retain talent. HR professionals who understand how to leverage AI can improve decision-making, streamline operations, enhance employee experiences, and contribute more strategically to business success. Join this **AI for HR Professionals Training** to gain practical AI strategies, proven HR frameworks, and real-world experience that will help you modernize HR processes, drive workforce transformation, and lead responsible AI adoption with confidence. **📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house session: [corporate@mangates.com](corporate@mangates.com)** **Agenda** **Module 1: Foundations of Professional Editing** • Understand the role of editing in professional communication • Differentiate editing, proofreading, and revision • Recognize common content quality issues • Icebreaker **Module 2: Language Clarity, Tone & Consistency** • Improve sentence clarity and flow • Align tone with purpose and audience • Maintain consistency across documents • Case Study **Module 3: Grammar, Style & Accuracy Control** • Identify frequent grammar and punctuation errors • Apply style and formatting standards • Ensure factual and contextual accuracy • Activity **Module 4: Introduction to AI-Assisted Proofreading** • Understand how AI supports editing tasks • Identify suitable editing scenarios for AI use • Recognize limitations of AI suggestions • Simulation **Module 5: Human Judgment vs AI Suggestions** • Evaluate and refine AI-generated edits • Maintain editorial voice and intent • Avoid over-correction and content distortion • Role Play **Module 6: Editing Workflows & Productivity** • Build efficient editing and proofreading workflows • Reduce turnaround time without quality loss • Balance speed and editorial accuracy • Case Study **Module 7: Ethical Editing & Quality Assurance** • Apply ethical standards in AI-assisted editing • Ensure originality and content integrity • Final review and quality checklist approach • Activity **Frequently asked questions** **1\. Do I need prior AI or technical experience?** No. This course is designed for HR professionals from both technical and non-technical backgrounds. **2\. Is coding required?** No. The workshop focuses on practical AI applications for HR and requires no programming knowledge. **3\. Will I receive a certificate?** Yes. Every participant receives a **Professional Certificate of Completion**. **4\. Is this suitable for HR leaders and managers?** Yes. The course is ideal for HR professionals, managers, recruiters, HR business partners, and people leaders. **5\. Can organizations register teams?** Yes. Corporate and group training options are available. **6\. How interactive is the 1 Day session?** The session includes discussions, case studies, simulations, and activities. **7\. Can this course be customized for organizations?** Yes, in-house sessions can be tailored to organizational needs. **8\. What is the refund policy?** You are eligible to request a refund up to 7 days before the event.

Networking Breakfast

Breakfast is back! Join us at Intimo Cafe for a tea or coffee, breakfast and a chat before you start the working day! This event will be relaxed and informal, with the chance to meet and connect with other Product Women Melbourne members. There's no presentations, it's just about making connections and starting the day feeling energised and refreshed. Free to attend, you can buy hot or cold drinks and breakfast items from the cafe. \* Please note this is not a private space, so you'll see us at the venue. We do have a reservation under Amanda.

Dungeons and…Developers? Building skills in tech teams with table top RPG

Developing your team's "core skills" like communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership can be challenging. What if we could make skill-building fun and impactful? In this session, Kirsty will introduce ‘Ultimate Tech Team’, a tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) designed specifically for tech teams. Inspired by games like Dungeons & Dragons, this TTRPG creates a playful, immersive environment where tech professionals can develop core skills through engaging gameplay. Instead of awkward role-playing scenarios, ‘Ultimate Tech Team’ allows participants to use their imagination, work together, and roll some dice as they navigate challenges set in a “make-believe” company. In this meetup session, we'll spend a bit of time going through some of the research, and what benefits playing TTRPG's can provide. BUT most of the session will be a hands on scenario! **Agenda (time in Melbourne/AEST)** * 5:30pm Meetup starts - Networking * 6:00pm Welcome * 6:05pm Main Presentation * 6:20pm Workshop * 7:00pm Networking * 7:30pm Close **This will be a HYBRID event:** **Zoom link -** will be posted 1hr before event starts. **Our Speakers** **Kirsty McDonald** A Senior Platform Engineer @ Up Bank. Working in tech for 10+ years in a variety of roles (dev, cloud, delivery lead), she has worked across many organisations helping to solve difficult technology problems. Her current focus is on assisting teams improve the way they build, deploy and run software in the cloud in a safe and sustainable way, while also creating supportive, collaborative environments where teams can thrive. A player of Role Playing Games for 5 years.

🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Melbourne (Easy English) 6pm

Why People Love Lounge Asia 🍜 Asian-focused event 🤝 Many guests come alone 💬 No need for perfect English 🌏 No games or forced introductions — just enjoy the conversation Lounge Asia began within the Asian community, so people from Asia often feel comfortable and at home here. At the same time, everyone is welcome — locals, expats, travellers, students, returnees, digital nomads, and globally minded people. ━━━━━━━━━━ How to Join 1️⃣ Tap "RSVP" on this page 2️⃣ Show your Meetup QR code at reception 3️⃣ Collect your name tag and start meeting people ✅ Early RSVP is free ✅ RSVPs made within 24 hours of the event start time are $5 ✅ Limited capacity — please RSVP early Many people attend alone, so don't worry if it's your first time. ━━━━━━━━━━ How to Find Us 📍 Venue La Di Da 577 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000 ⏰ Start Time — Melbourne Local Time 6:00 pm ⚠️ Important: This is the local time in Melbourne. Meetup may display Brisbane time or another time zone, so please follow the local time shown above. ━━━━━━━━━━ 🍺 Please Support the Venue This event is free or low-cost because the venue supports our community. Please purchase at least one drink during the event. Your support helps us keep organising events at great venues. ━━━━━━━━━━ 💚 Please Be Respectful Lounge Asia is a friendly social event where everyone should feel comfortable and welcome. 🚫 This is NOT a pickup or dating event. Anyone who makes others uncomfortable may be removed immediately. Not allowed: harassment, unwanted attention, MLM / crypto / religious recruitment, or anything that makes others uncomfortable. Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry or ask anyone to leave. 🪪 A valid government-issued photo ID is strictly required for entry. No photo ID, no entry. Driver's licences must be issued by the government of the country where the event is held. 📸 Photos and short videos may be taken for community and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear, please let an organiser know when you arrive. ━━━━━━━━━━ Lounge Asia is already growing in Australia and is now expanding across Asia — Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. Our goal is simple: More friendship, more understanding, and more genuine connections across cultures. 📱 Join the Lounge Asia Australia WhatsApp Group Stay connected with the Lounge Asia community after the event. ✅ Hear about upcoming Lounge Asia events ✅ Meet local and international people ✅ Stay connected with people you meet ✅ Receive community news and event updates [👉 Join the WhatsApp group:](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CJV5i6FQMc7DVXezkJUUib) 📱 Instagram: @_lounge_asia [🎥 Watch Event Video:](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNak_cu9CXw) [👉 GET VIP ACCESS:](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) ━━━━━━━━━━ 🌏 Come say hi! Hey, come hang out! 来一起玩吧！ 一起來聊天吧！ 気軽に遊びに来てね！ 편하게 놀러 와요! มาเจอกันนะ! Tới chơi nha! Tara, sali ka na! Yuk, gabung! လာပြီး အတူပျော်ကြရအောင်! មកលេងជាមួយគ្នាណា! ມາພົບກັນເດີ້! Хамтдаа цуглацгаая! Komm einfach vorbei! Jom join kita! See you at Lounge Asia!

Elevating Your Research Through Software Development

**Elevating Your Research Through Software Development** **Date:** 22nd September, 2026 **Time:** 5:30 PM (networking and refreshments from 5:30 PM; talk begins at 6:00 PM) **Where:** DiUS, Level 3/31 Queen St, Melbourne Research projects often begin with a collection of scripts and files that become increasingly difficult to manage, reproduce, and share. Adopting software development practices and structuring research projects like software packages can help address these challenges while improving the quality, reproducibility, and impact of research. In this meetup, we’ll explore how package-based project structures can transform analytical workflows, using real-world examples from COVID-19 vaccination policy analysis and scabies transmission modelling in the Netherlands. The talk will demonstrate how treating research code as software enables more efficient collaboration, easier reuse, and faster translation of analyses into real-world decision-making. We’ll also discuss how emerging AI tools, such as Claude Code, can help researchers build resources that extend the reach of their work beyond its original scope. Come along if you’re interested in reproducible research, scientific programming, data analysis, or research software engineering, or if you’d like practical guidance on creating more structured, reusable, and collaborative research projects!

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