Information about individual occupations - e.g. Accountant, Carpenter as well as occupation areas - e.g. Circus Arts, Defence Careers, is provided below and on connected pages. They are grouped alphabetically.

Multiple links are provided. They include information from government sources, support groups, associations and business sources. They cover factors involved in a given occupation and usually indicate qualifications needed, special conditions, salaries, work hours and prospects. In some occupations, they provide case studies. An example of a government source website is the Occupations site from the Department of Education and Early Childhood in Victoria, which provides information in multiple groupings.

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Access occupations using the links below. Select the relevant letter to access an occupation.

A

Accountancy

• Accountancy
  ‘This site will help you to understand how to get the maximum value out of your business studies by including accounting alongside studies in other business disciplines’. You might also try the ATMA [Association of Taxation & Management Accountants] site for further information and resources.
• Chartered Accountants
  Just about all the information you could want about becoming and being a chartered accountant.
• Institute of Public Accountants
  Has information about the profession, its role and professional development opportunities.

Acting

• Actor [Movie Star, Film Star]
  ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses and further Information’.
• NIDA - Acting
  Description of what is involved in the acting stream at NIDA. Links to related areas as well. Another highly respected group can be found at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
• So You Want to be an Actor ?
  PDF document. Information about becoming an actor from Alliance Online. Covers tertiary course, commercial schools and things to watch out for. They also have a list of Drama Schools in NSW and Queensland which can be downloaded in PDF Format.

Agriculture

• Agricultural Appointments
• Agricultural Economist
  From Job Guide. General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information.
• Agricultural Scientist
  ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses and further Information’.
• Agriculture …
  Careers that grow with you. Emphasis is on South Australia, but it includes myths, FAQs and much more that applies everywhere.
• AgriFood Careers
  Collates and links a range of information about statements of particular interest to this area.
• Australian Women in Agriculture
  May be able to provide support and information for women wanting to be involved in the agricultural area.
• Career Development [AIAST]
  Specific programs [TASTE], mentoring and education. Use links from the main menu.
• Education & Training
  A range of information from the National Farmers’ Federation.

Specific Area Information

• Dairy Industry
  Education and careers.
• Mintrac - Meat Industry
  From Abattoirs to Smallgoods.

Ambulance Officers

Includes both Ambulance Officers/drivers and Paramedics

• ACT Ambulance Service
• Ambulance Service of NSW
• Ambulance Services in Victoria
  Covers both the Metropolitan Ambulance Service and Rural Ambulance Victoria. Go to the separate sites for further information.
• Queensland Ambulance Service
• SA Ambulance Service
  Click on Careers for further information.
• St John Ambulance Northern Territory
  Click on Contacts for information and application forms.
• St John Ambulance [Tas]
  Click on Become a Paramedic for further information.
• St John Ambulance [WA]
  Click on Become a Paramedic for further information.
• Volunteer Ambulance Officers Association of Tasmania
  Select Recruitment from the right-hand menu.

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Art Careers

• Art Careers
  From Job Guide. Allows access to pages covering various Art careers. Sections have general information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information.
• Art Careers Guide
  ‘There are many wonderful careers that involve some creative aspect. Please explore the links [ ] below to learn more’. Careers covered range from Architect to Food Photographer. Good background information on specific careers.
• Careers Gateway
  Similar to Jobguide and My Future, but done in England. Good to compare and contrast. Lists multiple careers in the arts.
• Craft Practitioner
  Glassworker, potter, leatherworker, ceramicist, woodworker. Skills, abilities, training, job environment, other occupations, work demand, earnings, plus related links.
• Fine Arts - Artist
  Artist, cartoonist, painter, printmaker, sculptor. Skills, abilities, training, job environment, other occupations, work demand, earnings, plus related links.
• The Art Career Project
  Content articles which cover a wide range of careers from Costum Designer to Woodworker, Art Historian to Sculptor plus many more. Plans include additional content as the site develops further.

Automotive

• Automotive Training Board, Victoria
  Use the links on this page to find out about automotive occupations.
• Automotive Training Australia
  Apprenticeships, Training Packages, Careers and other resources.
• JumpStart Autobody Careers
  ‘The Jumpstart Trade Careers Autobody Program helps to connect young people to employers in the smash repairs industry. Our network of Preferred Smash Repairers can introduce you to the spray painting and panel beating trades, helping you to jumpstart your autobody career’.
• MITA
  [The Motor Industry Training Association of WA]
  Information about services, the industry and courses, with additional links and downloads.
• Motor Traders’ Association of New South Wales
  Go to the Training Page for information on careers and training for the automotive area. Further links and podcasts.
• VACC
  Apprenticeships & Training has general information, career paths and options you can take. Also includes News & Advocacy, Member Services, Technical and Consumer Information.

Aviation

• Air Traffic Controllers
  Airservices Australia. Also try Defence Force Jobs for this occupation.
• Civil Aviation Safety Authority
  Information for pilots and other trades related to civil aviation - controllers, cabin crew, maintainers, … . If interested in being a pilot, visit the Australian Federation of Air Pilots site.

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B

Banking

• Building Societies Australia
  Extensive listing of Building Societies, searchable by state/territory. Web link and other contact details. Contact individual groups relating to careers, employment.
• Credit Unions Online
  Australian Credit Unions. From these you should be able to find individual career/employment information.
• Try the following banks, for information - ANZ, BendigoBank, Commonwealth Bank, NAB, St George Bank and Westpac.

Blacksmiths [& Farriers]

Includes working with and shoeing horses.

• Australian Farriers & Blacksmiths Association
  Links, Trade Directory, further information.
• Blacksmiths and Farriers
  Job Outlook. Background, related information, skill levels, vacancies, training, more.
• Farriers
  Job Guide. General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs, education & training information.

Building & Construction

• Careers in Building
  ‘The following are building and construction industry occupations. Click on the links to see more information’. Master Builders Association of Australia.
• Construct My Career
  ‘Information on careers in the Building & Construction Industry’. Extensive information in several sections.
• Master Builders Association [NSW]
  Careers Centre. Download information on a range of building careers from Boilermaking to Wall & Floor Tiling. Information on apprenticeships, cadetships, more. Links to related sites.

Bus Driver

• Bus Driver
  [Coach Driver, Tour Driver, …]. ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses, further Information’.
• Bus Driver [Job Guide]
  General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs, education & training information.
• OzeBus
  Sections on Education & Training and a Job Centre. ‘Ozebus is aimed at being Australia’s official Bus Industry portal. The web portal’s primary function is to actively encourage and promote recruitment opportunities, career paths into the industry associated educational and training initiatives’.
• State Transit NSW - Bus Drivers
  Several sections give information. They include Secure Job - Secure Future, Career Opportunities.

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C

Carpenter

• Carpenter
  ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses, further Information’.
• Carpenter [Job Guide]
  General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs, education & training information.
• Carpenter’s Jobs
  A blog format of information.

Chemist

• Areas of Study and Careers
  Descriptions of careers, areas of study,, profiles of people in that field. Links to other science career areas [see Physical Sciences link]. Monash University. They have a link to the ACS Careers Blog.
• Careers in Chemistry
  General introduction, University of New South Wales.
• Careers in Physical Sciences - Chemistry
• Chemist
  ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses, further Information’.
• Chemistry Career Options - The Royal Australian Chemical Institute Incorporated
  Lists and details ‘jobs directly related to a chemistry qualification [and] jobs where your [Chemistry] degree would be useful’.

Circus Arts

• Alliance Online
  The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance. Information from the Union body representing Circus performers and workers. Their Education & Training information is found here.
• NICA
  ‘Professional training through a three-year Bachelor of Circus Arts, preparing students from across Australia and around the world for exciting careers in all facets of the circus industry. Based at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, NICA is the only training institution of its kind in Australia’.

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D

Data Processing Operator

Key Punch Operator, Data Entry Operator, Data Entry Clerk, Computer Data Entry Operator.

• Careers & Employment
  Links providing information in this area.
• Data Processing Operator
  Duties, skills required, salary, related jobs, training, pathways.
• ICT Careers Portal
  ‘Find a Course, Find a Job, Find a Scholarship, visit related sites’.

Defence Careers

• Air Force General Entry and Air Force Officer
  Job Guide. Both have general information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs, education & training information.
• Army Soldier and Army Officer
  Job Guide. Both have general information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs, education & training information.
• Defence Careers
  Wide variety of employment opportunities in all areas and levels of the three defence forces.
• Navy Officer and Navy Sailor
  Job Guide. Both have general information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs, education & training information.
• Recruitment Centre
  Find information by visiting here. The process, FAQs, requirements, glossary, more.

Dentistry

Primary information is about Dentists but remember there are a multiple position from dental nurses and receptionists to specialised dentistry positions.

• Batchelor of Dental Science
  Find what is involved in dentistry study at one Australian university. Also FAQs that could help.
• Dentistry
  From Good Universities Guide. Links to further information and related fields.
• Dentistry Careers
  From Job Guide. Allows access to pages covering various Dentistry careers from Dental Assistant to Dental Surgeon. Sections have general information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information. Similar listings can be found at the JobOutlook and MyFuture sites.
• Student Information
  Australian. Covers Careers, Dental Schools, Study Grants, Education and Training. Related information can be found at the NSW ADA. This link also provides information on other dentistry careers.

Dietitian

• Dietitian
  Information on Dietitian careers, Health Queensland.
• Dietitian [General/Sports]
  ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses, further Information’.
• Nutrition & Dietitians
  General information, course information, links to other sources, University of Tasmania.

Diver

• ADAS
  ‘ADAS is the world’s foremost international commercial/occupational diver certification scheme’. For information on specific areas go to Occupational Diving Careers for video clips and information on a range of these.
• Diver
  ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses, further Information’.
• Diver [Job Guide]
  General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs, education & training information.
• PADI
  ‘Scuba Diving Guide, Diver/Technical/Professional/Online Courses, more’.

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E

Editor

• Editor
  ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses, further Information’.
• Institute of Professional Editors Limited
  A range of information including accreditation, professional development, resources, employment and awards, state bodies.
• Society of Editors Victoria
  Training, publications, useful links and FAQs of greatest value.
• The Society of Editors [NSW]
  Training and Resources sections would be of greatest value.

Engineers

• Careers Gateway
  Similar to Jobguide and My Future, but in England. Good for comparison, contrast.
• Engineer Girl
  ‘Find out more about different engineering careers’. Designed for women interested in engineering careers.
• Engineers Australia Careers Centre
  Information, some only available to members. FAQs, career disciplines, occupational categories, working here and overseas, career moves, career trends, more.
• Jobguide
  Select pages for engineering careers. General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs, education & training information.
• My Future
  Select pages for Engineering Careers. ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses, video, further information’.
• Why not Chemical Engineering ?
  Covers what it is, what they do and Work Experience. Sections for students, employers, volunteers, universities, more.

Environmental Area

• Australian Conservation Foundation
  Information about the environmental area and positions with ACF.
• Environmental Jobs Network
  ‘Australia’s leading online resource for environmental job seekers, professionals and career changers’.
• Greening Australia
  Information about the environmental area as well as positions through Greening Australia. Note these are mostly volunteer positions.
• NRMjobs
  ‘Job vacancies, other opportunities in environment, water and natural resource management in Australia and New Zealand’.

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