Careers News
Careers News
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.
UQ Career Pulse (Years 10-12)
Wednesday 31st May 2023
Explore the exciting career paths open to you at UQ’s free, career-focused event for high school students.
You’re invited to participate in our engaging and interactive career-focused sessions run by our academic staff.
You’ll have the chance to identify your strengths and interests and find out how to turn these into a fulfilling career. It’s also the perfect opportunity to see UQ’s beautiful St Lucia campus and check out our state-of-the-art facilities too.
UQ InspireU Camps (Years 7-12)
The University of Queensland offers a range of free careers-focused camps for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Years 7-12. All camps will run during the June-July holidays, and applications for all camps are due by 26th May. There are three different camps: summary details of each camp are provided below. In each case, all costs during the camps (including accommodation costs where applicable) are covered by UQ. If you are interested in attending any of the camps, please contact Mrs Wanda Hayes for more details and the application forms.
- The InspireU Early Engagement Camp (7 July) provides an opportunity for Year 7, 8 & 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from Southeast Queensland to participate in a one-day experience at the St Lucia campus at the University of Queensland. This camp is perfect for students who are planning to attend university and would like the opportunity to explore what degree to study in the future and to build their knowledge about university.
Students are given an opportunity to meet staff, facilitators and start to build relationships. The program is delivered in collaboration with the current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university students and UQ’s faculties. Students will get to attend jam-packed, engaging sessions which will include a hands-on component and get to explore UQ.
- The InspireU Year 12 Camp (2-7 July) provides an opportunity for Year 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from across the country to participate in a week-long camp. This camp is perfect for students who are planning to attend university and would like the opportunity to explore what degree to study and to build their knowledge about university.
Students are given a holistic experience of university life which is delivered in collaboration with the current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university students, UQ’s faculties and industry partners. This camp will assist students in preparing for university and make the transition easier.
- The InspireU Health Science Camp (25-30 June) provides an opportunity for Year 11 and 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from across the country to participate in a week-long camp. This camp is perfect for students who are planning to attend university and would like the opportunity to explore what degree to study and to build their knowledge about university. The program exposes students to a wide range of career and study options available to them at UQ.
Students are given a holistic experience of university life which is delivered in collaboration with the current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university students, UQ’s faculties and industry partners. Students will get to attend jam-packed, engaging sessions which will include a hands-on component.
Level Up High School Student Health Careers Event (Years 10 and 11)
Level Up is a Virtual Event, run by Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service for local school students. It consists of a series of online presentations by health professionals. The event runs from 9.00am to 12.00pm on Thursday 18th May, and the program is attached. Please note this is not a highly interactive event: students will be watching and listening to presentations for most of the three hours but there will be some time for questions. Students must attend at their own school, so we will be offering places to interested students to watch the event together in a supervised room. If you would like to attend, please send your expression of interest to Mrs Wanda Hayes, outlining your reasons for your interest in the event. Please ensure you check your assessment commitments for that week before applying to attend. Expressions of interest will be received up to 10.00am on Monday 8th May. Places will be allocated after a review of all expressions of interest.
Are you interested in a career in fashion? (Years 10-12)
Fashcamp invites Years 10-12 students to explore their career potential in the exciting world of high fashion. During this three-day workshop running 27th – 29th June at UniSC Sunshine Coast, students will learn how to direct a photoshoot, fashion forecasting and fashion styling as they prepare for a runway experience guided by our innovative fashion educator and researcher. More info here.
ADF Gap Year Online Information Session (Year 12)
Wednesday 10th May 2023
Wondering what to do with your time after finishing school? Consider doing a Gap Year with the Australian Defence Force (ADF)!
Spend 12 months with the best of the best as you get paid to experience life in the Navy, Army or Air Force, having unique life experiences and making lifelong friends along the way.
Come along to an upcoming info session where you can speak to military personnel about what an ADF Gap Year has to offer you.
QSFT Career Pathway Information Session (Years 11 and 12)
Saturday 13th May 2023
Are you looking to kick-start your career in the screen & media industry? Want to discover more about the industry and the opportunities?
Come along to the Queensland School of Film and Television’s (QSFT) next Career Pathway Information Session.
This is the perfect opportunity for you to gain knowledge about the Screen & Media industry and career pathway options. You will hear from industry professionals & QSFT trainers for the most up-to-date insights.
2023 Aviation Expo (Years 9-12)
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.
School-based Traineeship at Maroochy RSL (Years 10 and 11)
Maroochy RSL is recruiting a school-based trainee, who is interested in pursuing a career in Hospitality. School-based trainees take on a paid part-time job with the employer and complete a Certificate course while also studying at school. A school-based traineeship is a great way for students to gain practical experience and develop valuable skills that will help them in their future careers.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated PLC students. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with Maroochy RSL’s team and learn about various aspects of the industry. They will receive on-the-job training, mentoring and support to help them develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the industry.
If you are interested in applying for the job, please send your resumé highlighting relevant skills, experience or achievements to either Mr Ian Learoyd or Mrs Wanda Hayes.
Mrs Wanda Hayes, Head of Career Development