career news 2017 · career news 2017 issue 10 - term 3 wednesday 19 july 2017 career advisers...

Career News 2017 Wednesday 19 July 2017 Issue 10 - Term 3

Career Advisers Message Incrediblechoice

My reaction at reading this issue of Career News was“Whata fantasticcountrywe live in!”Thechoicesandopportunities available to you are growing every year.Be an active participant…go and explore your optionsandbeexcitedaboutyourfuturecareers!

Career Hotspot …

Naval Architects Naval Architects design and oversee the construction,survey and repair of marine craft and floatingstructures, such as naval craft, passenger and cargoships, submarines, high-speed ferries and catamarans,tugs,boats,yachtsandoilrigs.

Personal Requirements:

• enjoytechnicalandengineeringactivities• aptitudeformathematicsandphysics• goodoralandwrittencommunicationskills• aptitudeforcomputingandtechnicaldesign• practicalandcreativeability• abletoworkindependentlyoraspartofateam• abletoacceptresponsibility• interestedinthemarineenvironment.

Education and Training:

To become a naval architect you usually have tocompleteadegreeinengineeringwithamajorinnavalarchitecture.TogetintothesecoursesyouusuallyneedtogainyourHSC/ACTYear12.Prerequisitesubjects,orassumed knowledge, in one or more of mathematicsand physics are normally required. A number ofuniversities in Australia offer degrees in engineering

with a major in naval architecture. Universities havedifferent prerequisites and some have flexible entryrequirements. Contact the universities you areinterestedinformoreinformationasrequirementsmaychange.

Employment Opportunities:

Navalarchitectscanbeemployed innavalarchitectureconsultancies, shipyards, international shipclassificationsocieties,boatandshipbuildingfirms,boatand ship repair andmaintenance companies, port andharbour authorities, shipping lines and offshoreengineeringoilandgascompanies.Opportunities may also exist with mining companiesengaged in offshore exploration and withmanufacturers of marine auxiliary machinery,navigationalaidsandcommunicationsequipment.www.engineersaustralia.org.auwww.eng.unsw.edu.au/information-for/.../naval-architectureThe Royal Institution of Naval Architects, AustralianDivision(NationalOffice)0403221631

• AFTRS … Page 3

• AMC … Page 4

• CareersXpo … Page 5

• Cultural Care Au Pair ... Page 4

• Ella Bache ... Page 3

• Le Cordon Bleu … Page 2

• Naval Architect … Page 1

• Sarina Russo … Page 6

• State Library … Page 6

• Taronga Zoo … Page 2

• The University of Sydney … Page 5

• Transport Sydney Trains Page 7

Wednesday 19 July 2017 Issue 10 - Term 3

DOYOULOVECOOKING?

YouareinvitedtoTasteofLeCordonBleuSydney.Youwill get to spend an eveningwith chefs, lecturers andculinary students, who will showcase their skills andgive you an insight into the food,wine andhospitalityindustry.Registrationsareessentialforthisevent.For further information, please contact Terry Patriarcaon(02)88783100orvisit:https://www.cordonbleu.edu/news/sydney-taste-of-lcb-2017/enDate: Tuesday8thAugust2017Time: 6:30pm-8:30pmWhere:LeCordonBleuAustralia-Sydney

250BlaxlandRoad,RydeNSW2112

MEETAKEEPERDAYDUBBOWESTERNPLAINSZOOMeet a Keeper is a one-dayintensive program for schoolstudents in years 9 -11 whohave expressed a keen interestin pursuing a career in the Zooindustry, but are unable to

attendtheSchoolWorkExperienceprogram. Itallowsstudents to find out all they need to know aboutbecomingazookeeperQualificationsrequiredforthisuniqueprogramincludesaseminarpresentedbyatalentedpanelofZookeepers,Zoo educators and other Zoo staffmembers. Studentshavetheopportunityto learnaboutallaspectsofzoo-keeping,including:

• Careeropportunities• Coreresponsibilities• Careersstructuresandwages

CompletingcomponentsoftheskillbookascompletedbykeepersundertakingtheZooKeepersCertificate.Where:TarongaWesternPlainsZoo

ObleyRoadDubboNSW2830

Date: Tuesday8thAugust2017

Tuesday5thSeptember2017Tuesday17thOctober2017Tuesday7thNovember2017

Cost: $22 BookingmustbedoneonlineFormoreinformationpleasevisit:http://Taronga.org.au/education/dubboorphone(02)68811433

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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN FILM,TELEVISIONORRADIO?AFTRSOpenDayisagreatopportunityforyoutomeetourprofessionaltutors,experiencesomesamplecoursesessionsandcheckoutAFTRS'state-of-the-artfacilities.This is a greatopportunity to seestate-of-the-artfacilities, meet ourprofessional tutors,learn about ourundergraduate andpostgraduatecoursesandseeforyourselfwhyAFTRSisthe#1film,TVandradioschoolinAustralia.You can get valuable tips on putting together yourapplication,whichismeritselected(noATARrequired).Findout about the courseswehaveonoffer for 2018including:

• BachelorofArtsScreen:Production• Diplomas&AdvancedDiplomas• GraduateCertificateScreen• GraduateDiplomainRadio• MasterofArtsScreen• ShortCourses

Date: Saturday12August2017Time: 10am–3pmWhere:AFTRS Building130 TheEntertainmentQuarter MooreParkNSW2021Tofindoutmorevisit:http://www.aftrs.edu.au/events/aftrs-open-days

DOYOUWANTTOBECOMABEAUTYTHERAPIST?Ella Baché College of Skin and Beauty Therapy hasover50yearsofeducationalexperience,andthehighlyqualified and experienced teachers. The school is thebestway to fast trackyourcareerandbecomea fully-qualifiedTherapist in justoneyearwithOn-Campus inSydney.As a graduate, you will beone of the most soughtafter Therapists within theindustry.Aqualificationwillgive you a huge range ofcareer choices in theskincareandbeauty-relatedindustries. You can work in salons, day spas, wellnesscentres, destination resorts and retreats, or travel theworldworkingoncruiseships.ExperiencethelifeofastudentatEllaBachéCollege.AtOpenDay,youwill tourthecampus,meetourtrainersandlearnwhereacareerinthebeautyorIPLandlaserindustrycantakeyou.

• Enjoyliveinteractivetreatmentdemonstrations• Learn about your own skin using Ella Baché’s

skindiagnostictool.• Receiveapersonalisedskincareprescription.• Watch a live make-up tutorial presented by

Hayley Fahd, Ella Baché NSW field trainer andmake-up-artist.

• Learn about simple make-up applicationtechniques i.e.howtocreatesmokeyeyesandfacialcontouring.

Date: Saturday5August2017Time: 11am–2pmWhere:2LambsRoad

ArtarmonNSW2064Cost: FreeFormoreinformationvisit:http://www.ellabachecollege.edu.au/study-on-campus/attend-a-college-open-day


DOYOULOVETHEOCEAN?

The Australian Maritime College (AMC) is a specialistinstitute of the University of Tasmania and is theNational Institute forMaritimeEducation, training andresearch.The courses are developed in collaboration withindustry and government bodies, placing highly skilledgraduatesinhighdemandacrosstheglobe.Founded in 1890, theUniversity of Tasmania isthe fourth oldestuniversity in Australiaand boasts a rich andproudhistory.Students enjoy access to the Southern Hemisphere'smostadvancedcollectionofmaritime facilities suchasshipsimulatorsandtrainingandresearchvesselsattheBeautyPointfacilityandModelTestBasin,TowingTankand Cavitation Laboratory at Newnham Campus. Thisprovidesourstudentswiththeopportunitytogainthemosttheycanfromtheirdegreeprograms.Studentsalsobenefitfromsmallerclasssizes,providingthemwith personalised attention and ready access tolecturersandtutorsforadviceandsupport.Coursesavailable:-MaritimeEngineeringandHydrodynamics

• NavalArchitecture• OceanEngineering• MarineandOffshoreEngineering

MaritimeBusinessandInternationalLogistics

• PortandTerminalManagement• ShipOperationsManagement• MaritimeEconomics

OceanSeafaring

• MarineEngineer• DeckOfficer• MarineElectro-TechnicalOfficer

CoastalSeafaring(VET)Formoreinformationpleasevisitwww.amc.edu.au.

DOYOUWANTTOBEANANNY?HOWABOUTVISITINGTHEUSA,YOUCANDOBOTH.With Cultural Care Au Pair you will have the uniqueopportunitytobecomepartofanAmericanhostfamilyandhelp care for their childrenwhile experiencing lifeabroad. The program is a minimum 12 monthcommitment,andallowsyoutogaininternationalworkexperience,travelandstudyatanAmericancollege.Ifyouhaveeverwantedtoliveabroadandexperienceanew culture and way of life, this might be the rightprogram for you! The au pair program is regulated bythe U.S. Department of State and they require all aupairs enter the USA with a J-1 Visa. At Cultural Care,they will assist you with all the necessarydocumentationsothatyoucantravellegally.To be consideredfor the programthere are somebasic requirements.You must bebetween the age of 18-26 years old and haveexperiencecaringforchildren.Theexperiencedoesnothave to be professional experience and can includebabysittingrelativesorvolunteerwork.Allaupaircandidatesmustalsohold:

• A high school diploma or havecompletedatertiarydegreeorcertificate

• Avaliddriver’slicense(provisional)• Acleancriminalbackground

Lastly, all candidates must be mature, responsibleyoungadultswhoarereadytocommittoourminimum12month program,with an opportunity to extend foranextra6,9or12monthsafterthefirstyear.Through the au pair program, you will be able tobecomemore independent,meet friends fromaroundtheworld,andmakeadifferenceinyourhostchildren’slives.Formoreinformationpleasevisit:www.culturalcare.com.au


SUMMERSCHOOL

INDIGENOUSSTUDENTS

Applications for the 2018 Indigenous AustralianEngineeringSummerSchool(IAESS)arenowopen.TheIAESSprogramgives20IndigenoushighschoolstudentsfromacrossAustralia,whoareenteringyears10,11or12 in 2018, the opportunity to come to Sydney andexplorethepossibilitiesofengineeringasacourseandacareer.IAESSisrunningfrom14-20January2018.TheprogramishostedbytheFacultyofEngineeringandInformationTechnologies at the University of Sydney, and is fullyfunded by Engineering Aid Australia. All activities,accommodation, flights andmeals for participants arethereforecoveredbyEngineeringAidAustraliaandtheUniversityofSydney.The week-long program will give participants thechance to go on exciting engineering site visits to keySydney locations, participate in curriculum exercises,and cultural activities. Further program highlightsinclude networking opportunities with engineeringindustryrepresentativesandtheSydneyHarbourBridgeClimb.AnyIndigenousstudentswithahighaptitudeformathsandscienceinterestedinengineering,shouldapply.Tofindoutmoregoto:http://sydney.edu.au/engineering/iaess/

The Canberra CareersXpo is an annual event usuallyconducted on the first Wednesday and Thursday ofAugusteachyear.TheCanberraCareersXpospecialisesin the provision of valuable career opportunities tosecondary students throughout the ACT andsurrounding NSW schools network. There are over 80local and national exhibitors, including universities,colleges,andcareerplacementorganisationsprovidingawiderangeofinformationsources.TheExpo will showcase a wide range of careerpathways that appeal to a diverse population in orderto provide a valuable experience for all relevantstakeholders.Students,parents,teachers,careersadvisorsandcareerchangers are encouraged to come along and explore,ask questions and gather as much information aspossible.Exhibitors from the Canberra Institute of Technology,the Australian National University, the University ofCanberra, as well as other educational providers,training institutions and employers will provide usefuland relevant information in an interactive andinterestingway.Date: Wednesday2August– Thursday3AugustWhere:ExhibitionPark MitchellACT2911Cost: FreeTofindoutmoregoto:http://www.canberracareersmarket.com.au

DISCLAIMER We remind you of the necessity to confirm details with each institution, particularly if the information is additional to that provided in the UAC guide.


VACANCIES

Carpenter-1styearapprentice Hornsby

Carpenter-2nd,3rdor4thyearrecommencingapprentice

FrenchsForrest

Carpentry-2ndyearapprentice Silverwater

Carpentry-3rdor4thyearapprentice DeeWhy

Chef-1stor2ndyearApprentice BondiJunction

ChildcareTraineeship Dural

DemolitionTraineeship SydneyWest

ElectricalFitter-1styearapprentice BlacktownElectrician-1styearapprentice NorthSydney

region

EngineeringDraftingTraineeship Lidcombe

EngineeringMechanical-1stor2ndyearapprentice

Smithfield

FitterandMachinistApprenticeship KingsParkFlooringTechnology-1styearapprentice

Dural

Hairdresser-1stor2ndyearapprentice

Paddington

Toviewmorevacanciesandfindoutmorevisit:http://srajobs.sarinarusso.com/

Learning at the State Library of NSW for all stages ofschooling.TheStateLibraryofNSWhasonsiteprogramstosuitallyear levels from British Colonisation andWalking intoAustralia:TheExplorersExperiencetoHSCProgramsforStage6.Toviewmorevisit:http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/4890_learning_at_the_library_2017_a4program_8awk.pdf

Exploreapprenticeshipandtraineeshipcareers

AusAppPathwaysisafreeappthatwillhelpstudentsandjobseekersexplorethemanycareersthatcanbeginthroughanapprenticeshiportraineeshippathway.

Position Location

AgedCareTraineeship RootyHill

AirConditioning&RefrigerationMechanic-1st,2ndor3rdyearapprentice

SydneyCBDandInnersuburbsAirconditioningandRefrigeration-1st,

2ndor3rdyearApprenticeSydneywesternsuburbs

AutoHeavyVehicleMechanic-3rdor4thyearapprentice

SmeatonGrange

AutomotiveandMarineTrimming-1styearapprentice

Villawood

AutomotiveElectrician-1styearapprentice

Arncliffe

AutomotivePartsInterpreter-1st,2ndor3rdYearApprentice

Lindfield

BoilermakingApprenticeship StMarysBusinessTraineeship Parramatta

BusinessTraineeship Silverdale

BusinessTraineeship Liverpool

BusinessTraineeship Gladesville

BusinessTraineeship Dural


DOYOUWANTACAREERINTRANSPORT?Sydney Trains has commenced a recruitment drive forthe2018intakeofapprenticesinmechanical,electricalandtelecommunications.

Applicationsare currentlyopen until11.59pmSunday,August6th.

To attract interest in Sydney trains apprenticeshipcareerpathways,therewillbetwo‘tryatrade’daysinpartnershipwithBlacktownandLiverpoolPCYCandthewomen’s trades group ‘Supporting and LinkingTradeswomen’ (SALT). These days will be structuredandfeaturehands-onparticipationwiththeuseofbasichand and power tools to create a simple project. Theparticipantswillbeexpertly tutoredandsupervisedbyqualifiedtradeswomen.Sydney Trains will also have an information stand attheseevents, includingcurrentfemaleapprenticesandstaff to discuss apprenticeship benefits and therecruitmentprocess.Date: 29July2017Time: 9:00am–1:30pmWhere:PCYCLiverpool CnrCartwright&MaxwellAve MILLERNSW2168Date: 22July2017Time: 9:00am–1:30pmWhere:PCYCBlacktown 30SecondAvenue BLACKTOWNNSW2148

ParentLineisatelephonecounselling,informationandreferralserviceforparentsofchildrenaged0to18wholive in New South Wales. The service providesinformationandsupportaboutconcernsyoumayhaveabout child development, disabilities anddevelopmentaldelays.Callsareanswereddirectlybyateam of trained professional counsellors.ParentLineisfundedbytheNSWGovernmentthroughFamily and Community Servicesand Ageing DisabilityandHomeCare.ParentLine isauspiced&managedbyCatholicCareVisitwww.parentline.org.au

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