Career News
Career News
Traineeships at Sunshine Coast Aquatic Centres (Years 10 and 11)
City Venue Management offers a Certificate III in Business which includes students completing their work placement at one of our local Aquatic centres. Students will see all aspects of the business including:
- Customer service
- Lifeguarding
- Pool operations/ maintenance and chemicals
- Health and safety
- Cleaning
- Retail and food and beverage operations
These traineeships are currently available at Caloundra and Kawana Aquatic centres. There are currently 9 vacancies across both locations. The Traineeships include a Certificate III in Business (13 units) and CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard certificates, as well as 375 hours of on-the-job training (1 shift per week for a year).
To apply, look for the City Venue Management jobs here.
Buderim Private Hospital Experience (Years 10, 11 and 12)
The Buderim Private Hospital Experience program offers 48 Year 10, 11, and 12 students from across the Sunshine Coast an opportunity to visit and tour the hospital, undertake practical workshops, and gain a further understanding of the many potential career pathways in the health sector. The full program is attached here.
Expressions of Interest will open at 9.00am Wednesday 13th July and will close at 4.00pm Friday 15th July.
Click here for the expression of interest form and here for the student consent form (a copy of the consent form must be attached to the Expression of Interest). Please only send your expression of interest after 9.00am on 13th July and before 4.00pm on 15th July: it will not be considered if it arrives before the expression of interest period commences, or after it closes.
TSXPO and Sunshine Coast Careers Expo (Years 10, 11, and 12)
TSXPO (Tertiary Studies Expo) is on in Brisbane this coming weekend. This annual event is the biggest of its kind in Queensland and features displays from universities and training providers from all over Australia. Look here for more information.
If you can’t make it to Brisbane on the weekend, don’t despair, because all the Queensland exhibitors from TSXPO will also be at the Sunshine Coast Careers Expo on Tuesday 19th July, at Venue 114. Look here for more information.
Griffith | Conservatorium Application Support Webinar (Year 12)
Tuesday 2nd August 5.30pm – 6.30pm (Online)
Join us for our upcoming Conservatorium applications webinar and Q&A session. Whether you’re interested in the Bachelor of Music, Musical Theatre, or Acting, this is your chance to uncover tips and tricks for completing your application. We’ll also have staff from each study area available to answer your questions about the audition process or what it’s like to study at Queensland Conservatorium.
Find out more here.
ACU | Open Day, Brisbane (Years 10, 11, and 12)
Saturday 6th August 10.00am – 2.00pm
Australian Catholic University, Brisbane Campus
Deciding what to study is a pretty momentous decision. That’s why we run Open Day – it’s everything you need, in one place, to help make your choice.
Join us on campus to explore and find out more about our courses.
On the day you can:
- chat with current students and staff
- learn more about our courses
- discuss your study options with experts
- go on a tour and watch demonstrations
- join Q&As and discussions with alumni and current students
- discover how ACU can help you achieve your goals.
Find out more here.
SCU | Open Day, Gold Coast (Years 10, 11, and 12)
Sunday 7th August 9.00am – 2.00pm
Southern Cross University, Gold Coast Campus
This year our Open Day will be both on campus and online. From 8th July you can access dynamic online content about our courses, our campuses and the student experience at Southern Cross. Then from 5th-7th August, come see for yourself!
Campus tour and subject encounters will be running on 5th August at Coffs Harbour, 6th August at Lismore and 7th August at Gold Coast.
Find out more here.
QUT | Virtual Open Night (Years 10, 11, and 12)
Wednesday 31st August 5.00pm – 8.00pm (Online)
There are many ways you can find out everything you need to know about studying with us at our online event. Live chat with our expert staff about courses, careers, entry to QUT, scholarships, and more. Get the low down from real students about their courses and university life.
Explore study areas and view virtual tours and videos about student experiences in our online booths.
Find out more here.
CQUni | Online Chat Session (Years 10, 11, and 12)
Wednesday 14th September 3.00pm – 6.00pm (Online)
You’re invited to get answers in real time online at our upcoming Online Chat Sessions via Facebook Messenger.
By registering to attend this free event, you enable us to keep you informed about not only this event, but also your course of interest and any upcoming application deadlines across a wide range of on-campus and online options.
Find out more here.
ADF Women of the Military Luncheon (Years 11 and 12)
Saturday 23rd July 11.00am – 1.30pm at The Sebel, 14 Aerodrome Rd, Maroochydore
Defence Force Recruiting Maroochydore invites female students in Year 11-12 who have a strong interest in the ADF and school Guidance Officers to come along to our Women of the Military Luncheon on Saturday 23rd July.
On the day, enjoy a lunch as you hear from current serving women in the ADF who will highlight their experience and provide insights on how being in the ADF fits in with their lifestyle, study, work, and family commitments.
RSVP via email to defencejobsmaroochydore@dfr.com.au with students’ full name, school, and contact details by Thursday 21st July.
Ever thought about studying in Tasmania? (Year 12)
The University of Tasmania offers a wide range of degrees in fields that are not offered anywhere else in Australia, including Marine and Antarctic Science, Maritime Engineering, Global Logistics and Ocean Seafaring. They also offer one of the most accessible Medicine degrees in Australia.
Studying in Tasmania puts you in a very different environment to the Sunshine Coast: you are surrounded by World Heritage listed landscapes, and an adventurous lifestyle beckons. If you would like to explore your options at UTAS, think about applying for an early offer. Applications are now open. You can access the application portal here. Applications will be open until 7th October.
QSFT | DIRECT IT! – Introduction to Directing Workshop (Years 10, 11, and 12)
Saturday 16th July 9.00am – 1.00pm
Queensland School of Film & Television
QSFT’s DIRECT IT! – Introduction to Directing workshop is designed to give participants an understanding of what a Director’s role is on a film set.
Trained by an industry professional, this four-hour workshop is perfect for those who want to explore what it is like to be a Director.
Workshop topics:
- Script Breakdown
- Character Development
- Improvisation and Rehearsal Techniques
Working Collaboratively with Cast and Crew
Find out more here.
QSFT | FILM IT! – Introduction to Video Production Workshop (Years 10, 11, and 12)
Saturday 13th August 9.00am – 1.00pm
Queensland School of Film & Television
QSFT’s FILM IT! – Introduction to Video Production workshop offers an ideal introduction for those who desire a better understanding of the principles behind shooting video.
Trained by an industry professional, this four-hour workshop is designed for everyone and covers all basic areas in digital video production.
Workshop topics:
- Exposure (Aperture & Shutter Speed)
- Focus (Depth of Field)
- White Balance
- Framing and Composition
- Basic Sound Recording
Find out more here.
UQ | Experience Zoology and Conservation Biology (Years 11 and 12)
Saturday 3rd September 10.00am – 11.30am
The University of Queensland, Saint Lucia Campus
Are you ready to discover Earth’s natural history and protect what is left of it?
Animals have evolved sophisticated and complex adaptions in response to changes in their environment. UQ’s zoologists and conservation biologists are at the forefront of learning about these responses and using them to understand evolution, genetics, ecology, and conservation.
Attend class as if you were at university and learn about the diverse range of careers in zoology, ecology and conservation biology that await you after you complete a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) at UQ.
Find out more here.
Harding Miller Education Foundation Scholarship (Year 12)
Value: Valued at $20,000 AUD
Open/Closing Dates: 13th July – 14th September
The Harding Miller Education Foundation Scholarship Program provides practical support to lift the educational and career aspirations of high-potential Australian girls who are facing socioeconomic hardship.
Find out more here.
QATSIF QCE Scholarship Program (Years 10 and 11)
Value: $1,000 AUD per year
Open/Closing Dates: 16th May – 8th August
Under the QCE Scholarship Program, QATSIF provides two-year scholarship funding to support students commencing in Year 11. QATSIF funds successful schools which then provide scholarships to individual students. The intention of the funding is to increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student retention in Years 11 and 12, rather than simply sustain existing retention rates. Funding must be used to complement and build on existing school and community programs and support for individual students.
Find out more here.
Year 12 appointments for the remainder of 2022 (Year 12)
All Year 12 students have been given the opportunity to request a careers appointment at a time that suits them in the next few months. Students will be offered appointments in their nominated week(s). If students do not request appointments, they will not be offered one. Any student who hasn’t yet requested an appointment but wishes to do so should email me.
Mrs Wanda Hayes, Head of Career Development