“Surfing
the Web to help build a Career”
The Internet contains a
vast amount of information and resources available for young people to assist
them with their career direction and career decision processes.
Information that is
developed by government, training and educational organisations and industry
providing answers to many of those questions young people ask when trying to
decide what career may be for them and how to get there.
“The ‘Web’ Careers
Information Guide” can help young people and provide them with the information
they may need. This is a guide
only and the nature of the ‘world wide web’ means new sites are being developed
all the time. Please do not restrict your search to this guide.
Youth Assistance Sites and
Services
http://www.connecttoyourfuture.dest.gov.au/youthpathways/default.htm (Youth Pathways has been
set up to help the most at-risk young people make it through school to the end
of year 12 (or its equivalent), and beyond that to further education, training
or employment, and active community life.)
www.younglife.org.au (A web site for young people
who may need a more personalised approach)
www.theyouthie.org (The “Youthie” is a drop-in youth centre servicing young people aged 12 - 18
years of age in the Tamworth area. The Youthie is operated by the Tamworth
Regional Council and offers a variety of recreational, sports, technology, arts
and music based activities.)
www.kidshelp.com.au (Kids Help Line is Australia's only free, confidential and anonymous, 24-hour
telephone and online counseling service specifically for young people aged
between five and 18)
www.reachout.com.au (Tips and features to
help young people)
www.youthmark.com.au (This is a website
designed for young people to learn how to best market themselves, their skills
and their talents)
www.youngaustralians.org (The
Foundation for Young Australians is an independent national grant-making
organisation, funding and working in partnership with youth-led initiatives
which aim to positively contribute to young people and their communities)
Literacy and Numeracy Advice
http://www.literacyandnumeracy.gov.au/2006/default.htm
(Australian
Literacy and Numeracy Week, 3-9 September 2007)
Personality Tests
www.myfuture.edu.au (Contains a very
extensive personality test programme for choosing a career)
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes1.htm
(Myers
– Briggs Personality Test)
Career Profiles on real
people
www.det.nsw.edu.au/vetinschools/jobsalive/profiles/profilesindex.htm
(Personal
profiles from people working in real jobs who outline their own thoughts and
journey’s from leaving school through to now. They offer advice on best bits,
worst bits and other bits related to their jobs)
www.careersthatgo.com.au (Real people, real jobs,
learn about these and how subjects you’re studying at school can lead you to a
great career)
Television Show Web Sites
www.kickstartcareers.com.au (Kick start careers is an the online experience of
the brand new show, Kickstart
Careers featured on Network 10)
NSW Trade Schools and Australian
Technical Colleges
www.australiantechnicalcolleges.gov.au
(All
about Australian Technical Colleges)
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/newsroom/yr2006/dec/vetinschools.htm
(Link
from the NSW Department of Education and Training site containing information
on the NSW Trade Schools)
University and TAFE
www.australian-universities.com
(Listing all Australian Universities)
www.uac.edu.au (Universities Admission
Centre)
www.goingtouni.gov.au (Information for anyone
thinking about going to University)
www.gradlink.edu.au (Graduate Career
Australia’s web site to help foster employment and career opportunities for
graduates, in association with the higher education sector, government and
business)
www.graduateopportunities.com (Information for
prospective graduates who are thinking about what kind of graduate job they
want in the future, including an extensive employer listing for graduates to
search through)
www.tafensw.edu.au (TAFE NSW)
http://www.tafensw.edu.au/courses/about/apptrain.htm (Access information about
traineeships and apprenticeships offered through TAFE NSW)
www.tafensw.edu.au/tafeunicredit (TAFE and University credit transfer web site)
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/hsctafe/ (HSC and TAFE credit transfer web site)
Scholarships
(Information
on scholarships offered by Australian based organisations to Australians
wishing to study at home or abroad as well as international student’s whishing
to study in Australia)
OTEN
www.oten.edu.au/oten/study/tvet/tvet.htm Link for OTEN (Open Training and Education Network)
TVET stands for TAFE-delivered
Vocational Education and Training courses for school students. These
courses count towards your Higher School Certificate (HSC).
OTEN delivers TVET courses to
individuals by distance education. You get the opportunity to study where
and when it best suits you. That may be at home, in the library or at
school. It might be at night, on weekends or even in the school holidays
HSC and HSC Leavers
www.hsc.csu.edu.au (Hints to overcome HSC
stress and pressure as well as information for parents of HSC students)
www.year12whatnext.gov.au (A guide to options and
choices for after school life)
www.goingtouni.gov.au (Information from fees to
loans through to courses and resources for those going onto tertiary studies)
www.gapyear.com (News, views, advice and
information for students wanting to take a year off from studies after leaving
school)
www.studylink.com (For students wanting an
international education or study overseas)
www.education.gov.au (The Government Education
portal is the gateway to more than 3000 websites providing reliable information
about education and training in Australia)
VET & Australian School
Based Apprenticeship Information
www.vetnetwork.org.au (VET network Australia,
network of teachers, trainers, program coordinators, administrative and support
personnel committed to vocational education and training in schools)
www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au
(Apprenticeship
and traineeship information)
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/vetinschools/vet/tvet/index.html (Vocational Education in
Schools site, outlining courses developed of endorsed by the NSW Board of
Studies for NSW Senior High School Students)
or
https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/vetinschools/index.html
(More
information for students thinking about undertaking a VET course in NSW)
http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/student/default.asp (A link to the Australian
Apprenticeships Website containing information about Australian School based
Apprenticeships or ASBA’s)
www.aajobpathways.com.au (An excellent web site
containing career and educational flow charts to help young people with their
decisions on vocational career pathways, traineeships and apprenticeships)
Group Training
www.gtaltd.com.au (Group Training Australia
site, the national professional association for the national group training
network. Group Training can assist with linking young people to Australian
Apprenticeships and Traineeships)
Future Employment Trends
www.skillsinitiative.gov.au or www.getatrade.gov.au (Careers for the future, trends in Australian, labour market
information, trade careers, regional skills projects, etc)
Australian Qualifications
Framework
www.aqf.edu.au (Australian
Qualifications Framework offers advice on all levels of training and education
and where each will take you)
Gender based websites
http://boyzatwork.det.nsw.edu.au/ (A site put together by
the NSW Department of Education especially designed for boys. Offers careers,
jobs, news, links and even a quiz for boys to explore)
www.careerchick.com.au (A site especially
designed to enlighten women about non traditional and emerging careers and
areas of study to help maximise their future opportunities)
www.successforboys.edu.au (Success for Boys focuses
on at-risk and disadvantaged boys and will address three key intervention
areas: positive male role models; literacy; and information and communication
technology. Helping boys achieve)
Employment & Vacancy
Sites
www.jobsearch.com.au (A site to find vacancies
in countless industries and areas of interest. Can also link to numerous other
sites containing vacancies)
www.jet.org.au Apprenticeships and
Traineeships job site
www.workplace.gov.au (Information on the
Australian Government’s Job Network as well as helping you find information on
employment, workplace relations, government assistance, jobs, careers, training
and wages )
www.jobsearch.gov.au (Jobs through the
Australian Government’s Job Network)
www.careerone.com.au (Employment
opportunities)
www.jobjuice.gov.au (Hints to help find
employment, prepare a resume, work experience opportunities as well as traineeships
and apprenticeships information)
www.mycareer.com.au (Employment
opportunities)
www.seek.com.au (Employment
opportunities)
www.jobsinoz.com.au (Employment
opportunities)
www.bluestrike.com.au (Casual / Part Time jobs
for students and other people)
www.linkme.com.au (Can increase your
chances of being found for your next job. Upload your resume and build your
online network and more)
www.jobserve.com.au (Employment opportunities)
www.go2anr.com.au (Australian National Recruitment service)
Helpful Sites
www.connecttoyourfuture.dest.gov.au
(The
Careers Advice Australia website helping young people aged 13 to 19 connect to
their future)
www.myfuture.edu.au (A unique and
comprehensive online career information service designed to help students make
an informed decision on career planning and pathways. Also contains a very
extensive personality test programme for career choice)
www.jobsearch.gov.au/joboutlook (Find out about job
prospects, weekly earnings, type of work and other useful occupational
information)
www.jobsearch.gov.au/JobExplorer (Explore skills,
knowledge, abilities, job environment and other characteristics associated with
a job environment)
www.skillsinfo.gov.au (Education and training,
industries and industry profile information included in this site)
www.jobguide.dest.gov.au (Careers information)
www.skillsforthefuture.gov.au (Thinking about your
future, find information here on Australian Apprenticeships, Australian
Technical Colleges, the Career Advice Australia network, includes the
Australian Skills Vouchers Programme which helps Australians 25 years and over
start or upgrade their qualifications)
www.careersonline.com.au (Careers advice and
information)
www.comeonaussie.com (A link to numerous
Australian Web Sites)
www.dest.gov.au (Useful advice and
information throughout)
www.itpaystostay.com (hints and tips to help
anyone to stay in training)
www.thesource.gov.au (The Source is a gateway
to youth information, programmes, services, resources and entertainment for
young people between the ages of 12 and 25)
http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/Workers/YoungWorker/default.htm
(Work
place safety hints for young people)
www.career.edu.au (Careers education site
– Australian Career Development Studies)
www.ntis.gov.au (National Training
Information Service the database on vocational
education and training in Australia. NTIS is the official national register of
information on Training Packages, Qualifications, Courses, Units of Competency
and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and has been developed for
experienced training sector users)
www.training.com.au (The single point of access to the vast range of vocational
education and training information, products and services in Australia)
www.nswgrouptraining.com.au (Group Training Association of NSW site, Group
training Organisations providing employment and coordinated training for
trainees and apprentices across NSW)
http://www.thegoodguides.com.au/content/view/full/44 (From the makers of the ‘Good Universities
Guides’ and the ‘Job Guide’ this link contains information to help all
Secondary Students)
Worldskills Australia
www.worldskills.com.au (‘WorldSkills’ Australia aims to highlight
young Australian's skills excellence through trade competitions, check out the
site to find out more if you are currently participating in a vocational
learning subject at school)
http://www.worldskills.com.au/try_a_trade/index.php (WorldSkills
Australia Try'aTrade event allows young people to meet and talk with
people who are recognised as leaders in their trade, apprentices, TAFE teachers
and local business people)
Wage Rates & Awards,
Employer & Work Place, Etc
www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au
(Rates
of pay in NSW)
(Department
of Employment and Workplace Relations information facility)
Occupational Health &
Safety
http://workcover.cadre.com.au/index_1st.html (A great interactive learning tool on Occupational
Health and Safety in the work place, perfect for use in schools)
General Sites containing
further links
http://www.resumesatwork.com.au/career.html (Resume tips and help as
well as a number of links to other websites listed in occupational type, some
interstate)
“Occupation
and Industry Related Sites”
Accounting
http://www.charteredaccountants.com.au/careers
(CA Chartered Accountants
careers link)
http://www.cpacareers.com.au/secondary_school/
(CPA
Chartered Practising Accountants careers link)
Advertising
http://www.afa.org.au/public/content/ViewCategory.aspx?id=736
(Advertising
Federation of Australia careers link)
Agriculture
www.ruralskills.com.au (RSA Rural
Skills Australia Web site offering information on information in all areas of
agriculture)
http://www.agcareers.com/aus-all.cfm (A link which offers career opportunities in lists jobs in agriculture,
food, natural resources & biotech plus more) http://www.nswfarmers.org.au/students/home (NSW Farmers Association careers link)
http://woolinnovation.com.au/page__2162.aspx (For people interested in a career working in the Wool Sector)
www.agriculture.gov.au (Interesting background information if considering a career in
agriculture)
www.nff.org.au (Search on careers in this site and discover great amounts of
information)
www.agbizcareers.com.au (A bulletin board listing agricultural related careers in Australia,
including information for young people)
www.agrifoodskills.net.au (Agrifood Industry Skills Council site containing industry based and
careers based information on all ‘Agrifood’ Sectors, including but not limited
to Meat Processing, Seafood, Racing and Food, Beverages and Pharmaceuticals)
Architecture
http://www.architecture.com.au/i-cms?page=747 (RAIA Royal Australian Institute of Architects
careers link)
Arts
www.artshub.com.au (Assistance for those interested or working in
performing arts, museums & galleries, writing & publishing, festivals,
film & radio & television and multimedia)
Automotive
www.autocareers.com.au (ATA Automotive Training Australia careers information site)
http://www.jumpstartyourcareer.com.au/nsw/index.htm (Into fixing things, cars and motor sports, the NRMA
Jumpstart Autobody Traineeship could be it, visit this site for more
information)
http://www.motor.net.au/ATA/Careers/ (A
link through the Automotive Training Australia site, containing careers advice
for those interested in careers in the Automotive Industry)
http://www.atbnsw.com.au/careers.htm (A link through the Automotive
Training Board site containing information on careers and qualifications needed
in various occupations within Auto)
Aviation
www.apaccollege.com
(Australasian Pacific Aeronautical College including
information on courses, career advancement and accommodation at the Tamworth
based facility)
www.zoom2.aerospace.aigroup.asn.au (Site containing information about careers in
aerospace from Terminal Services to Mechanical Maintenance and Avionics)
Baker
http://www.bakersdelight.com.au/cms/document.php?objectID=165
(Information on careers as a baker with Bakers Delight)
http://www.brumbys.com.au/careers/default.aspx
(Information on careers with Brumby’s
Bakeries)
http://www.biansw.com.au/career1.htm (BIA Baking Industry Association of NSW careers link)
Beauty
http://www.serviceskills.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=342 (A link through the Service Skills Industry Skills Council of Australia,
containing information on careers and training in Beauty)
Biotechnology
www.biotechnologyonline.gov.au
(Contains an insight into careers centred
around Biotechnology, includes where Biotechnology is used in areas such as
food production, medicine and testing for diseases)
Building Surveyors
http://www.aibs.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=100&Itemid=121 (Australian
Institute of Building Surveyors careers link)
Building Trades
www.constructmycareer.com.au (Construction and Property Industry Skills Council
developed site containing information on careers in the building and
construction industry)
www.nolimits.com.au (Originating in Western Australia, Careers
information in building and construction including a section especially for
parents)
www.tbcitb.com.au (Originating in Tasmania, this site also includes
some profiles on how they achieved success in their chosen trades)
www.pmsltd.com.au (Programmed Maintenance Services web site offering
advice and an insight into opportunities within their network)
www.bigplans.com.au (Details information on all areas of the building
industry and includes a section relating school subjects to occupations in the
building sector)
Business
http://www.ibsa.org.au/content/careers/index.html#bus_serv
(Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council site containing a link
for careers in business. Choose from dozens of career facts sheets containing
an incredible amount of information)
Business – going into
business for yourself ?
www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au (Department of State and
Regional Development site to help create awareness before setting up a small
business. Also what to look out for when running a small business)
www.business.gov.au (Offer a simple access to
all government information, transactions, and services you need. Provides
information on planning, starting and running your own business)
Civil Construction
http://www.civilcontractors.com/Branch.asp?BranchID=1&ContentID=376&SectionID=0
(Link through the Civil Contractors
Federation site containing information about an entry level traineeship pathway
for those interested in a career in Civil Construction))
Chef
www.chef.org.au (Contains information for
those interested in becoming a chef, includes testimonials and career paths)
Computing and ICT
http://www.ibsa.org.au/content/careers/index.html
(Innovation and Business Industry
Skills Council site containing a link for careers in Information, Communication
and Technology ‘ICT’. Choose from dozens of career facts sheets containing an
incredible amount of information)
www.itskillshub.com.au (Contains information on
training, education and a unique link to access IT related information for
young people)
www.it2.com.au (IT Industries Job Portal,
jobs for people wanting to work in IT)
www.acs.org.au (ACS Australian Computer
Society careers link)
http://www.aiia.com.au/i-cms.isp?page=95 (Australian Information
Industry Association site, contains information on careers in ICT)
Correctional Services
www.governmentskills.com.au (The Government Skills Industry Skills
Council site. This site contains a careers link to help young people find out
about the careers available in Correctional Services)
Education & Teaching
http://www.seek.com.au/seek_alliance/unijob/
(Jobs
working in Universities and international education and training jobs)
www.teach.nsw.edu.au/ (Becoming a teacher in NSW Education system,
including schools and TAFE)
www.teachers.on.net (Education employment website)
Electronics &
Refrigeration and Air-conditioning
http://www.electrotecfutures.com.au/students.cfm
(Electrotech futures, careers
advice and information on Electro technology)
www.ee-oz.com.au (The
Electrocomms and Energy Utilities Industry Skills Co8ncil site, contains a
careers link, which aims to offer careers advice on careers in Electrotechnology,
Air-conditioning and Refrigeration, Energy Utilities and much more)
Engineering
http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/careers/careers_home.cfm
(Engineers
Australia careers information link))
Entertainment
www.entertainmentpersonnel.com.au (Recruitment specialising in the entertainment
industry)
Film and Television
www.afc.gov.au/faqs.careers.faq
(A host of information relating to
the industry, even how to transfer your ideas into a screenplay)
Finance and Financial
Planning
www.fpa.asn.au/Education/CareersinFinancialPlanning.asp
www.efinancialcareers.com.au (Finance Jobs: Accounting jobs, IT jobs, bank jobs
& recruitment, plus resume database, job market news & career trends)
Fire Brigades NSW
www.nswfb.nsw.gov.au (Fire brigades web site containing details on
recruitment into the NSW brigades)
www.fire.nsw.gov.au/recruitment (Advice on recruitment into the NSW Fire Brigades)
Food Retail
www.mcdonalds.com.au/careers (Information on careers with McDonalds.)
Government – Federal
www.governmentskills.com.au (The
Government Skills Industry Skills Council site. This site contains a careers
link to help young people find out about the vast array of careers available in
Correctional Services, Water Industry, Public Safety, The Public Sector and
Local Government)
www.australia.gov.au/sites-a-z
(Government
Department websites, from A-Z, including all Government Departments)
www.asic.gov.au
(ASIC Australian
Securities and Investments Commission)
www.abs.gov.au (ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics)
www.defencejobs.gov.au (Australian Defence
Forces)
www.centrelink.gov.au (Centrelink Website, containing information on all
Centrelink services)
(Link
containing information on Centrelink Vacancies and employment advice for those
wishing to apply for Centrelink opportunities)
www.ato.gov.au (ATO Australian Taxation Office)
www.dest.gov.au/audience_segments/for_students
(Information
for School Students, TAFE Students, University and Higher Education Students,
Indigenous Students, Students studying internationally and Post Graduate
Students)
Government - State
www.yourcareer.nsw.gov.au (This site is about the great careers and amazing
opportunities in the NSW Government. It provides information and links about
how you can achieve a rewarding public service career. Use this site to help
plan your next career step and keep informed about career opportunities and
programs across the NSW Public Service.)
www.skilling.nsw.gov.au (Information on Training Organisations, Group
Training Organisations, Australian Apprenticeship Centres and other handy
information)
Government - Local
www.job-directory.com.au/ (Australian Local Government Job directory)
Graphic Arts and Printing
http://www.ibsa.org.au/content/careers/index.html#pga (Innovation and Business Industry Skills Council site
containing a link for careers in Graphic arts and Printing. Choose from dozens
of career facts sheets containing an incredible amount of information)
Hairdressing
http://www.serviceskills.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=63&Itemid=399 (A link through the Service Skills Industry
Skills Council of Australia, containing information on careers and training in
Hairdressing)
http://www.professionalhair.com.au/pages/links.php (Professional Hairdressers Association link listing other Hairdressing
sites to visit for those interested in a career in Hairdressing)
Health & Community
Services
www.communityactivecareers.com.au
(A career
resource for the community services and health (CS&H) industries including
input from the employing organisations within the community services and health
industries)
http://www.cshisc.com.au/ (Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council site)
www3.health.nsw.gov.au/healthjobs/ (NSW Health Jobs site)
www.healthposts.com.au/ (Health job search and career resource)
www.ausdoctors.net/ (AusDoctors.net is a peer-led Internet resource for
all Australian and New Zealand registered doctors and medical students)
www.nswrdn.com.au/site/index.cfm (NSW Rural Doctors Network)
www.djs.com.au/ (Dentists Job Search)
www.healthwork.com.au (Jobs for Nurses throughout Australia)
www.nursingjobs.com.au (Nursing
jobs for Nurses by Nurses)
www.workinhealth.com (Work in Health, Medical, Nursing and allied Health
jobs)
www.nursingagency.com.au/ (Nursing Agency of Australia)
http://www.nursingagency.com.au/links.html (Link offering a range of other Nursing information
sites)
www.nursecon.org.au/Default.htm (NSW New Graduate Nurse Recruitment Consortium)
Hospitality
www.s2w.com.au (As an initiative of the Australian Hotels Association, the aim of this
website is to link young Australians throughout Australia with AHA members
within their community.
By
utilising the current Australian School Based Apprenticeship (ASBA’s) framework,
the AHA is providing a much needed link between industry and young Australians
wanting to start, the right way, in hospitality)
www.restaurantcater.asn.au (Restaurant and Catering Australia including
information to find out about careers in the Hospitality Industry)
www.alseasonsagency.com/ (Hospitality recruitment site including staff
profiles and other handy information)
Insurance
and Finance
www.theinstitute.com.au (Australia and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and
Finance)
http://www.theinstitute.com.au/careers_centre/index.cfm
(Insurance Careers Centre)
Law
http://www.lawsociety.com.au/ (The Law Society of NSW)
www.learnedfriends.com/ (Legal recruitment)
www.justlegal.com.au (Jobs and training)
www.mahlab.com.au/ (Recruitment service)
Manufacturing / Engineering
www.mskills.com.au (Site developed by the Manufacturing Skills Industry skills Council,
contains interesting information on manufacturing from Metals Engineering,
Aerospace to Process Manufacturing and Laboratory Operations)
www.makeit.net.au (Explore this site to the
diverse job roles, products, skills and training within manufacturing)
www.mersitab.com.au (Information on careers within the metal and engineering areas. Also
check out the “Zoom” presentation on this site to find out more, go to http://www.zoom.aigroup.asn.au/ for
this “Zoom” presentation)
‘Cool Stuff Being Made Site’
http://blog.nam.org/archives/coolstuffbeingmadecom_weekend_video/index.php (National Association of Manufacturers in the USA.
Contains a collection of videos on how things are made, very interesting site)
Marine
www.zoom3.aigroup.asn.au
(Careers advice in areas such as Boat
Building, Sailmaking or even working in a Marina)
Meat Industry
www.mintrac.com.au National Meat Industry Training Advisory Council Web
site includes information on careers in the meat industry such as smallgoods,
abattoirs, food services and retailing.
Media & Journalism
www.mediaflash.com.au (This site is an information service for the media sector.
It provides an independent analysis about media, people and happenings within
media)
http://www.mediafederation.org.au/careers.htm (Media
Federation of Australia, Career advice for media and journalism)
http://www.afaadschool.com.au/index.aspx (AFA Adschool offering specialised advertising
training)
www.aftrs.edu.au (Australian Film, Television and Radio School)
Medical Science
http://www.aims.org.au/schools/index.htm (Australian Institute of Medical Scientists link
containing information starting point for anyone interested in Medical Sciences
as a career. This link also contains other sites which can help to offer
careers advice in Science)
http://www.aims.org.au/aims_org/careers.htm (Careers in Medical Laboratory Science)
Mining and Metallurgy
www.riisc.com.au
(The Resources and Infrastructure
Industry Skills Council Website. Contains information about the Coal Industry,
Civil Construction, Construction Materials, Metalliferous and Drilling)
http://www.ausimm.com/education/professions.asp (Provides
information to students who are considering a career in the minerals industry.
It features career profiles, career path maps and links to information on
university programs, scholarships and other interesting careers pages)
www.minerals.org.au/careers (This site contains details on careers within the
mining sector)
www.miningcareers.com (Career advice, education and training information on
the Minerals Industry)
http://www.miningrelatedcouncils.asn.au/links.asp (Mining Related Councils site
containing links to Councils where mining occurs throughout NSW)
http://www.nswmin.com.au/campus/careers_cafe (Information on gaining employment
in the Minerals Industry)
http://www.nswmin.com.au/education/index.shtml (An interactive look at
the Minerals Industry)
Pharmaceutical Industry
www.pharmaceuticaljobs.com/ (an employment and recruitment company providing job
contracting, permanent recruitment and executive search services to the
healthcare, medical, scientific and pharmaceutical industry)
Pharmacy
www.psa.org.au/ (Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, a site for
pharmacists and those with a general interest in the industry)
www.pharmajobs.com.au (Pharmajobs is the new place to find your next job
within the Australian Pharmaceutical Industry)
Police Forces
www.police.nsw.gov.au (Information on recruitment and education into the
NSW Police Force)
www.afp.gov.au (Australian Federal Police site containing details on
selection processes and other details)
Printing Industries
www.printingcareers.com.au (Information on careers within
printing including prepress graphic design, printing, print finishing and
screen printing)
Psychology
http://www.psychology.org.au/study/default.asp (A study
and careers link for those interested in a career in Psychology)
www.apac.psychology.org.au (A site offering information on courses throughout
Australia)
Qantas
http://qantas.resultspage.com.au/search?p=Q&ts=custom&w=careers
(Details
on careers within Qantas Engineering, Maintenance to Cabin Crew)
Retail
www.ara.com.au/ARA.459490:MAINCAREER:461169086
(Australian Retailers Association
site for anyone interested in careers in retail)
http://www.serviceskills.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=47
(A link through the Service Skills
Industry Skills Council of Australia providing careers based information on all
types of occupations in service industries, including retail, beauty,
floristry, hairdressing, outdoor recreation and tourism)
Real Estate
http://www.reinsw.com.au/Career-in-real-estate/default.aspx
(The Real Estate Institute of NSW,
contains information on courses and other important information)
www.reiaustralia.com.au/careers (Real Estate Institute of Australia, careers in Real
Estate)
Robotics
www.araa.asn.au (The Australian Robotics
and Automation Association site, contains a link for students and a links
section which provides a range of other interesting information for those
interested in a career in Robotics)
Science and Engineering
http://www.apesma.asn.au/ (The Association of Professional Engineers,
Scientists and Managers Australia provides information for anyone interested in
a career as a Scientist, Engineer or a manager in one of these fields)
Science
http://www.csiro.au/csiro/channel/ppch1k.html (Link offering careers advice and information with
the CSIRO Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation)
Securities and Investments
www.securities.edu.au (Information for those interested in a future within
the financial markets)
Secretarial and Office
www.justsecretarialjobs.com.au (A site which offers job vacancies in secretarial and administrative roles)
Sport
www.insportandrecreation.net (One-stop sport and recreation, providing
information and services for all current and future education, training and
career development needs in the sport and recreation industry)
www.sportspeople.com.au/ (A career and jobs based web site for those seeking a
future career in the sports industry)
Steel Roofing Trades
www.careerinsteel.com.au (BlueScope Steel site containing information on
careers in Steel Roofing))
Surveying
www.isaust.org.au (The Institute of Surveyors Australia provides information
to help with careers in surveying)
http://www.isansw.org.au/careers (The NSW Institute of Surveyors Inc careers link
containing an insight into what a Surveyor does and what training is needed to
become a Surveyor)
www.smicnsw.org.au (Surveying and Mapping Industry Council of NSW
offering advice on career options including GPS Satellite Surveying and
Satellite Imagery, Land Surveying and Hydrographic Surveying and Charting)
Travel and Hospitality
http://www.pinnaclepeople.com.au/links.php (A link to further information on areas like
education and training and hospitality associations)
www.traveljobs.com.au/traveljobs.htm (The travel jobs network)
www.jobsintravel.com.au/ (TMS Asia Pacific recruitment site)
www.tourismtraining.com.au (Further tourism industry and career based
information)
Transport and Logistics
www.tdtaustralia.com (Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council site, containing
information on careers within the industry)
www.the-linc.com.au (This site contains information on all transport and logistics careers as well as
training pathways and other useful details on this sector)
www.myfreightcareer.com.au (MFC is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and
a Group Training Company (GTC) established specifically for the Import /Export,
International Trade Logistics, Freight Forwarding (Air and Sea), Road/Rail
Transport, Shipping and Aviation industries to help employ junior or entry
level staff)
Youth Workers
www.youth.nsw.gov.au (Information
for people working with youth)
