Career News
Career News
Thinking of Studying Architecture? (Years 10-12)
Saturday 15th October 9.30am – 12.30pm
Bellevista Meeting Place – 18 Lomond Crescent, Caloundra West
Book your free spot, by visiting The Australian Institute of Architects site here (advance registrations are essential)
Students (aged 14–18 years) thinking about studying architecture and design have an opportunity to learn more about the profession at a special workshop.
The Australian Institute of Architects Queensland Chapter, Sunshine Coast Open House, and the Sunshine Coast City Council would like to extend an invitation to students in Years 10, 11 and 12 considering a career in architecture and design.
Students will participate in a workshop, and discover what it’s like to study architecture, design, urban design, and associated subjects including town planning, and sustainability.
Students will enjoy:
• Speaking with current graduates, academics and practitioners about architecture, design, planning and sustainability pathways.
• Learning through making with dynamic and fun activities including model making and design sketching.
• Hear from architects who will provide insight into what it is like to be an architect day-to-day.
Aviation Australia - One-Day Cabin Crew Experience (Years 10-12)
Thursday 22nd September 2022, 9.00am – 2.30pm
Aviation Australia, Brisbane Airport
The One-Day Cabin Crew Experience course is designed for people who have been dreaming of a career in the skies and are yet to decide if it’s the right path for them. You will have a taster of what it’s like to be a flight attendant and, by the end of the day, you will understand what you need to do to earn your wings and see your career take off.
A cabin crew career can be exciting and satisfying. There are opportunities to travel and you will have a different view from your “office” every day. It’s also demanding and challenging, with early starts and overnight shifts. Becoming a flight attendant is a popular career choice – hundreds, if not thousands, of candidates compete for available roles. Attending a Cabin Crew Experience like this will help you learn how to stand out from the crowd.
Find out more here.
Aviation Australia - Cabin Crew Open Night (Years 10-12)
Thursday 22nd September 2022, 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Aviation Australia, Brisbane Airport
Aviation Australia’s Cabin Crew Open Night 2022 offers you the chance to learn about our world-class training, see the flight safety training facilities and learn what options are available for you to start your career as a flight attendant.
Learn about how this course will increase your confidence, get you job ready and put you one step ahead when applying for cabin crew roles.
Meet past students and our inspirational instructors with years of experience, having led successful careers in the industry themselves.
Find out more here.
QLD Police Service Open Day – Brisbane (Years 10-12)
Saturday 5th November 2022, 9.00am – 1.00pm
Bob Atkinson Operational Capabilities Centre, Wacol
Interested in becoming a Queensland Police officer? Find out more about life as a police recruit, try your hand at the obstacle course or kick start your application at an information seminar.
At the Queensland Police Service (QPS) Open Day, you’ll be able to check out our state-of-the-art training facilities and watch demonstrations from our specialist units, like Dog Squad, Road Policing, Dive Squad and more.
Tour our driving course and scenario village and drop into information sessions throughout the day where you can ask questions about your future career as a police officer.
Think you might be made for a career in policing? You can complete your physical testing and kickstart your application at our recruitment information hub.
Find out more here.
QLD School of Film and TV - Junior Filmmakers Bootcamp (Years 7-9)
Friday 23rd September 2022, 9.30am – 3.30pm
Queensland School of Film & Television
QSFT’s Junior School Holiday Filmmaking Bootcamp is designed for students between Years 7 – 9. Within a fun and creative environment, participants will gain an understanding of filming & editing techniques. Bootcampers will collaborate in a short film shoot.
Lead by an industry professional, this one-day workshop is perfect for those who want to explore what it is like to be a part of a film crew.
Find out more here.
QLD School of Film & TV - School Holiday Filmmakers Bootcamp (Years 10-12)
Wednesday 28th September 2022, 9.30am - Thursday 29th September 2022, 4.30pm
Queensland School of Film & Television
QSFT’s School Holiday Filmmakers Bootcamp is designed for students from Years 10 – 12 to learn basic photography, video & editing techniques. Within a fun and challenging environment, participants will gain on-set experience and collaborate within a small group on short film production.
Trained by an industry professional, this two-day workshop is perfect for those who want to explore what it is like to be a part of a film crew.
Find out more here.
UniSQ Festival of Astronomy and Space (Years 10-12)
Thursday 6th October 2022, 6.00pm - Saturday 8th October 2022, 9.00pm
University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), Toowoomba Campus
Join UniSQ at the Festival of Astronomy and Space taking place over three days during World Space Week.
All activities are free to attend and some sessions will be available to join online via Zoom.
Find out more here.
National Computer Science School 2023 (Years 10 and 11)
Wednesday 4th January 2023, 12.00pm - Friday 13th January 2023, 12.00pm
The University of New South Wales, Sydney
The National Computer Science School (NCSS) is a ten-day summer school for students going into Years 11 and 12. NCSS brings together talented young people from around Australia for an intensive course in computer programming and website development at university.
NCSS has been offered in various formats since 1996 (formerly at the University of Sydney). In 2023, we will be running concurrently at the University of Melbourne and our new Sydney home, UNSW.
NCSS is organised by Grok Academy together with our host universities. The school is completely residential, with all students staying with NCSS staff in full-board accommodation provided on campus.
Applications close Friday 30th September.
Find out more here.
UQ Queensland Mathematics Summer School (Year 10)
Tuesday 10th January 2023, 9.00am - Friday 13th January 2023, 5.00pm
The University of Queensland, Saint Lucia QLD, Australia
UQ’s Queensland Mathematics Summer School (QMSS) introduces students in Year 10 to the beauty of advanced mathematical ideas and new ways of thinking.
Hosted by UQ’s School of Mathematics and Physics each January, this 4-day non-residential program is open to talented students who are going into Year 11 and have chosen to study Maths Methods and Specialist Maths.
You’ll delve into the deep, difficult, fun, mysterious, abstract, interconnected, and useful aspects of this fascinating subject.
Applications close on Tuesday 1st November 2022. Find out more here.
Griffith Inclusive Futures Scholarship (Year 12)
Value: $5,000 AUD
Open/Closing Dates: Monday 1st August, 2022 – Monday 17th April, 2023
This scholarship will support commencing students with a disability who are experiencing or have experienced financial hardship and/or educational disadvantage.
Find out more here.
UQ The Honourable John Muir QC Scholarship (Year 12)
Value: Varies
Open/Closing Dates: Monday 1st August, 2022 – Friday 17th February, 2023
Supports undergraduate students experiencing financial disadvantage to study law at UQ.
Find out more here.
QUT Budding Entrepreneur Scholarship (Year 12)
Value: Up to $24,000 AUD
Open/Closing Dates: Thursday 1st September, 2022 – Sunday 20th November, 2022
These scholarships are to support budding student entrepreneurs and engage their passion for entrepreneurial action in the for-profit or for-purpose space.
Find out more here.
Mrs Wanda Hayes, Head of Career Development