Careers News
Careers News
Sunshine Coast Council: Parks and Gardens High School Work Experience and Career Program (Years 10 – 12)
The Parks and Gardens Branch at Sunshine Coast Council has developed a High School Work Experience and Career Program open to students in grades 10, 11 and 12. The aim of the program is to encourage and support young, energetic and enthusiastic individuals to explore future career options within Council’s Horticulture, Arboriculture, Turf and Irrigation, Nursery Operations, Infrastructure Maintenance or Administration teams. Students who apply will come on board with Council work teams for a 5-day period. They will experience first-hand basic technical skills, while also developing transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, interpersonal skills and confidence.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a Completion Certificate and will be eligible to apply for traineeship programs and vacant positions within the Parks and Gardens branch once they graduate from high school. Any future employment opportunities will provide career progression advantages within the Parks and Gardens Branch and ensure skills and experience can be expanded.
Please refer to the attached flyer and/or following video for further insight into the program and what it entails. For students interested in applying, please visit the SCC Careers Website.
Griffith Creative Arts Open Day 2023 (Years 10-12)
Sunday 21st May, 2023
Designed for those thinking of a creative career, the Creative Arts Open Day is the best way to discover the variety of degree options from design, visual and creative arts, music and performing arts, film and animation, industrial design and architecture.
USC Headstart applications are open (Years 10-12)
Headstart allows students in Years 10-12 to study uni subjects and gain credit towards their future degree, all while still in high school. This means they will have a head start on their degree, which can save them both time and money in the long run.
Students can pursue a subject of interest, experience life as a uni student and enhance their academic skills as they blend high school learning with university study. For the first time this year, Year 10 students are eligible to apply to study Headstart in Semester 2 (commencing July). Completing Headstart in Year 10 will advance students’ learning and set them up for success in their future studies.
Use this link to make an appointment to discuss your interest in Headstart with Mrs Wanda Hayes. Be aware that applications for Semester 2 close on Friday 12th May.
2023 Aviation Expo (Years 10-12)
Saturday 3rd June, 2023
The Aviation Australia Expo in Brisbane showcases the burgeoning aerospace industry, with a significant focus on aviation skills development, careers and employment opportunities.
The Aircraft Experience Zone will once again be a major attraction, featuring a range of iconic aircraft that visitors will have the unique opportunity to experience up close.
The Aviation Expo also features dozens of exhibitors from the aviation, defence and education industries who will inspire and educate visitors about how to launch into a career in aviation.
There are many activities for visitors to experience, including cabin crew evacuations, avionics demonstrations, insight into an operational hangar environment, roving entertainment and careers seminars.
ADF Trade Careers Information Session, Maroochydore (Years 10-12)
Thursday 25th May, 6.00pm-8.00pm
Receive world-class training to work with advanced military assets and enjoy the many benefits of a trade career in the Australian Defence Force.
Registration is essential for this in-person event. See the attached flyer for more information or to register.
ADF Women in Defence Virtual Information Session (Years 10-12)
Tuesday 2nd May, 2023
The Australian Defence Force provides a supportive, inclusive and respectful workplace where you can grow both personally and professionally.
Tune in for a virtual info session to speak with current serving women in Defence to learn more.
ADF Engineering Careers Virtual Information Session (Years 10-12)
Tuesday 2nd May, 2023
Work with the most advanced technology the Australian Defence Force has to offer with a career in Engineering.
Join us for a virtual info session to learn more.
Mrs Wanda Hayes, Head of Career Development