Avondale University ranked number one in Australia for overall full-time employment in a 2023 Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching survey about graduate outcomes.
Almost 98 per cent of Avondale undergraduates had found full-time employment within four to six months after completing their course. Avondale also ranks number one for full-time employment in the teacher education study area.
“We have a reputation for providing high-quality education, so employers seek us out,” said head of the School of Education and Science Dr Sherry Hattingh. “I regularly get phone calls from schools asking for our students.”
Dr Hattingh and her team have strong connections to the Christian school sector, particularly the Seventh-day Adventist school system. They do so in part because “we embed Christian values in our teaching. The values are not just a bandaid or an add-on. We teach them and we model them.”
Emilie Jackson is one of Avondale University’s in-demand graduates of 2023. She now works at Noosa Christian College as a humanities teacher, a position she secured three months before marching in the year-end ceremonies.
Ms Jackson chose Avondale for its “Christ-centred education” and “multiple hands-on practical experiences the teaching course offers.” The latter grew her confidence as she put the knowledge gained from lectures into practice. She formed strong connections with academic and professional staff members who provided one-on-one support. “They were always open and ready to answer questions, offer advice or chat.”
