Careers

career [n.]

1. an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with opportunities for progress. 2. the time spent by a person in a career. 3. working permanently in or committed to a particular profession.
-ORIGIN mid 16^th century [denoting a road or racecourse] : from French carrière, from Italian carriera, based on Latin carrus ‘wheeled vehicle’.

Oxford Dictionaries

As indicated above, careers consume a significant part of everyone’s life. At present, the concept of a career is changing, with people often moving from one employer to another and even from one aspect of a profession to another several times during their working life. There are still some common aspects which remain. These include understanding what is involved in any career prior to committing yourself to it, knowing what support and opportunities are available, developing skills to gain access to it and finding support mechanisms both prior to entry, and during your time in, your chosen career. The information on these and the related pages is designed to assist you with this.

This page provides links to Related Topics such as Employment, Occupations, Interviews, Résumés, Teaching , Working Overseas, etc. and looks at Associations and Groups, as well as Australian Government information and agencies to Careers.

The Second Page looks at other Australian information including areas such as Graduate Careers, specialist information, tools, Good Employers and Women’s Assistance Groups.

Vocational Education information is found via this link and covers Career Education, Vocational Education and Apprenticeships.

Specific Information

Associations & Groups

Careers and career information.

ACTU Worksite
Information about employment and other areas from the peak Union body.
Agri-Food Industry Skills Council
‘Sustain and enhance high-quality, nationally-recognised training products, services for the agri-food industry’.
Ai Group : Manufacturing
Career paths, qualification requirements for careers in areas from Management & Systems to Heavy Machinery & Equipment in manufacturing and industrial areas. They also have an Education and Training site worth visiting.
Australian Association of Graduate Employers Ltd
‘Organisations which recruit and develop graduates or which offer services in connection with graduate recruitment and development’.
Australian Marine Science Association
Careers in Marine Science.
Australian Women in Computing Site
‘Women in computing in Australia, programs and individuals are involved in addressing issues relating to women in computing’.
Career Development Association of Australia [CDAA]
‘This site contains information and resources about the career development industry, careers practice and the CDAA’.
ICT Careers Portal
‘Australian Computer Society. For people who have an interest in careers in computing and Information Technology. Career advisors and Counsellors, parents and students as well as practising ICT professionals will find information of value at this site to assist in determining the directions and career choices available to computing and ICT Professionals’.
Work Worlds
TAFE NSW. Explore careers in tourism and hospitality.

Australian Government Sites

Government and government-linked agencies.

A Compact With Young Australians
Part of the Youth Attainment and Provisions section of DEEWR. Information on both sites.
Australian Apprenticeships
Find out about jobs stemming from apprenticeships, details about qualifications, how to gain an apprenticeship.
Australian Blueprint for Career Development
‘The Australian Blueprint for Career Development is a framework for designing, implementing and evaluating career development programs for young people and adults. At its core, the Blueprint identifies the skills, attitudes and knowledge that individuals need to make sound choices and to effectively manage their careers’. History, Framework, The Toolkit, links, feedback. Toolkit has downloadable resources.
Australian Defence Force Academy
Careers in the three defence forces [Army, Air Force, Navy]. For other positions, try the Defence Forces Careers Page.
Australian Industry Group
For employers, young people, teachers & advisers. The Young Peoples section provides information about individual careers, getting hands-on experience, further career resources, information. Previously called Careers Connected.
Australian National Training Authority
Now part of the DEEWR site under the heading of New National Training System.
Australian Standard Classification of Occupations
Descriptor, skill level, tasks include, specialisations for occupations. Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Career Advice Australia
‘We help young people, aged 13 to 19, to connect to their future’. Multiple sections for specific groups.
Careers & Transitions
Commonwealth. Careers, careers help.
Career Information
Careers page for Career Information links.
Career Information and Resources
Provides links to a range of information including flyers, Parent information, Career Information Centre details and more.
Career Information Centres
Find where these centres, run by Centrelink, are in each state and territory.
Careers That Matter
Sections for Students & Jobseekers, Parents & Career Advisers, Employers. Planning, Apprentices, Skills Shortages, links, resource centre, career opportunities, more. Previously called Community Active Careers.
Country Change
Information about working in the Riverina [NSW]. Much information would apply to other country regions.
CRS Australia
‘Australian Government provider of vocational rehabilitation services assisting people with a disability, injury or health condition to get and keep a job’. Careers, news, related links, publications, media, Why Use Us ?, more.
Dept. of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
‘Implements government policies and programs to provide education and training opportunities for all Australians, increase employment participation and ensure fair and productive workplaces’.
Fair Work Australia
‘Fair Work Australia and the Fair Work Ombudsman now administer the new Fair Work system’.
Get VET … Practical Training for Practically Everything
Northern Territory only. Worth visiting.
Government Services Links
Access alphabetically listed, annotated links to a wide range of career, career support and employment agencies linked to the Commonwealth government. Many are already included on this and other pages.
Job Capacity Assessment
‘The Job Capacity Assessment program provides comprehensive work capacity assessment, combining referral to employment and related support services with assessment of work capacity for income support purposes’.
Job Outlook
‘Information on Occupations, Careers. Job prospects, weekly earning, type of work, other useful occupational information’.
JobSearch, Career Information
Links to sections containing some sites already included.
Experience⁺
Previously known as Jobwise. ‘Dedicated to promoting mature age employment’. Information for jobseekers and employers.
Migration Occupations in Demand List
‘Lists those occupations and specialisations identified by the DEEWR that are in short supply’ The list also provides information if you are still deciding on potential career areas.
Ozjacweb
The online version is found here.
Productivity Places Program
‘Free Courses under the Australian government funded Productivity Places Program. Check their Documents, Discussion Paper & page for documents in PDF or RTF format.
Skills Australia
‘Established as part of the Australian Government’s Skilling Australia for the Future policy, to provide advice on current and future demand for skills and investment of public funds in training’.
Skills in Demand
Information found in state information or a range of Individual Occupational Reports, e.g. ‘Science, Engineering and Related Associate Professions’. Labour Market Analysis data.
Training.com.au
‘Your single point of access to the vast range of vocational education and training information, products and services in Australia. It is a gateway to many different websites and services’.
Vocational EducationThe major higher education centres in South Australia [including VET] and lists all qualifications from each. Very extensive.
Workforce Innovation Program
‘part of the broader Australian Government approach to workforce development. The program provides funding for innovative, one-off projects that address workforce skill needs’.
Workplace
‘Employment & workplace relations services for Australians’. Of particular interest is the section on Labour Market Analysis, noted above’..
This site is being decommissioned and will become part of the DEEWR site.
Youth.gov.au
‘Gateway to youth information, programmes, services, resources and entertainment for young people between the ages of 12 and 25’.

Top of Page

Employment	Contains Australian government sites, other employment agencies and those targetting specialist areas including Health, IT and mature-age.
Interviews	Suggestions on this page are basic & common sense, but may include things you have not yet considered. Links to further information are included.
Occupations	Multiple links for individual careers [and some groups, e.g. Science] are provided in alphabetical listings.
Résumés	Suggestions on this page are basic & common sense, but may include things you have not yet considered. Links to further information are included.
Teaching Overseas	Information about teaching overseas including many agencies. Emphasis is placed on the UK, USA and Asia/Pacific areas such as Japan and Korea. Also links for TEFL and TESOL. There is a separate section covering Teacher Exchange.
Time Management	A basic listing of organisational and time-saving ideas worth considering to help achieve your best.
Time Off	Considering taking time off before going on to other studies or work ? Reflect on these points before making a final.
Volunteering	Volunteers achieve both personal and community goals. These points are worth contemplation if considering volunteering. Australian and international groups are included.
Working Overseas	Information about working overseas including many agencies. Emphasis is placed on the UK, USA and Asia/Pacific areas. Information on visas and working in other countries is included.