Occupations,
Career Information
Information about individual occupations/occupation groups is provided below in alphabetical groups based on
names.
Select a letter to access the relevant occupation. A series of links are given, providing relevant career information
Additional occupations will be added over time.
Select a letter to access the relevant occupation. A series of links are given, providing relevant career information
Additional occupations will be added over time.
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- Accountacy :
- Accountancy
‘This site will help you to understand how to get the maximum value out of your business studies by including accounting alongside studies in other business disciplines.’ You might also try the ATMA [Association of Taxation & Management Accountants] site for further information and resources. - Chartered Accountants
Just about all the information you could want about becoming and being a chartered accountant. - National Institute of Accountants
Has information about the profession, its role and professional development opportunities. - Ambulance Officers
Includes both Ambulance Officers/drivers and Paramedics - ACT Ambulance Service
- Ambulance Service of NSW
- Ambulance Services in Victoria
Covers both the Metropolitan Ambulance Service and Rural Ambulance Victoria. Go to the separate sites for further information. - Queensland Ambulance Service
- SA Ambulance Service
‘Click’ on Careers for further information. - St John Ambulance Northern Territory
‘Click’ on Contacts for information and application forms. - St John Ambulance [Tas]
‘Click’ on Become a Paramedic for further information. - St John Ambulance [WA]
‘Click’ on Become a Paramedic for further information. - Agriculture :
- Agriculture …
[Careers that grow with you]
Emphasis is on South Australia, but it includes myths, FAQs and much more that applies everywhere. - Agricultural Appointments
- Agricultural Scientist
Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses and further Information.’ - AgriFood Careers
Collates and links to a range of information geared around statements of particular interest related to the area. - Career Development [AIAST]
Covers information on specific programs [TASTE], mentoring and education. - Agricultural Economist
From Job Guide. General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information. - Art Careers :
- Art Careers
From Job Guide. This page allows you to access a range of pages covering various Art careers. Sections have general information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information. - Art Careers Guide
‘There are many wonderful careers that involve some creative aspect. Please explore the links [ ] below to learn more.’ Careers covered range from Architect to Food Photographer. Each link provides solid, background information on that specific career. - Australian JobSearch
Information relevant to painters, potters and sculptors. Covers skills, abilities, job environments, activities, related occupations, knowledge, interests, work values, tasks plus further links to related material. From the DEEWR. - Careers Gateway
Similar to Jobguide and My Future, but done in England. Good for comparison and contrast. This page lists multiple careers in the arts area. - Automotive :
- Automotive Training Australia
Covers apprenticeships, Training Packages, Careers and other resources. - JumpStart Autobody Careers
‘The Jumpstart Trade Careers Autobody Program helps to connect young people to employers in the smash repairs industry. Our network of Preferred Smash Repairers can introduce you to the spray painting and panel beating trades, helping you to jumpstart your autobody career.’ - MITA
[The Motor Industry Training Association of WA]
Information about services, the industry, and courses with additional links and downloads. - VACC
The Apprenticeships & Training Section covers general information, career paths and possible options you can take. Other sections include News & Advocacy, Member Services, Technical Information and Consumer Info. - Aviation :
- Air Traffic Controllers
From Airservices Australia. You could also try Defence Force Jobs for this area. - Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Information for pilots and other trades related to civil aviation - controllers, cabin crew, maintainers, etc.. If interested in being a pilot, you might also visit the Australian Federation of Air Pilots site.
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- Banking :
- Building Societies Australia
Extensive listing of Building Societies, searchable by state/territory. Access web link and other contact details. Contact individual groups relating to careers and employment. - Credit Unions Online
A listing of Australian Credit Unions. From these links you should be then able to find their individual career/employment information. - Try the following individual banks, for career information - ANZ, BendigoBank, Commonwealth Bank, NAB, St George Bank and Westpac.
- Blacksmiths [& Farriers]
Includes working with and shoeing horses. - Australian Farriers & Blacksmiths Association
Use their links, Trade Directory and find further information. - Blacksmiths and Farriers
From Jobsearch. Background, related information, skill levels, find vacancies, training and more. - Farriers
From Job Guide. General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information. - Building & Construction :
- Big Plans
‘If you think the building industry is all about bricklaying, think again. Truth is that there is probably a bigger variety of challenging and rewarding career paths in building than in most other industries.’ Multiple sections and links to various sources of information about specific jobs. - Construct My Career
‘Construct My Career provides you with information on careers in the Building & Construction Industry.’ Extensive information is provided in several sections. - Bus Driver :
- Bus Driver [1]
[Coach Driver, Tour Driver, …]
Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses and further Information.’ - Bus Driver [2]
From Job Guide. General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information. - OzeBus
Among other areas, there are sections on Education & Training and a Job Centre. ‘Ozebus is aimed at being Australia’s official Bus Industry portal. The web portal’s primary function is to actively encourage and promote recruitment opportunities, career paths into the industry associated educational and training initiatives and business excellence in the bus industry nationally.’ - State Transit NSW - Bus Drivers
Several sections provide information. They include Secure Job - Secure Future, Career Opportunities, and more.
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- Carpenter :
- Carpenter [1]
Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses and further Information.’ - Carpenter [2]
From Job Guide. General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information. - Elisabeth Thornton, Apprentice Carpenter
A brief introductoion to how one person became a trainee carpenter. - Chemist :
- Careers in Chemistry
General introduction from the University of New South Wales. - Chemist
Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses and further Information.’ - Careers in Physical Sciences - Chemistry
- Circus Arts :
- Alliance Online
[The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance]
Extensive information from the Union body representing Circus performers and workers. Their Education & Training information can be found here. - NICA
‘NICA provides professional training through a three-year Bachelor of Circus Arts, preparing students from across Australia and around the world for exciting careers in all facets of the circus industry. Based at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, NICA is the only training institution of its kind in Australia.’
Provides career, brief description, areas of study and, in several instances, profiles of people in that field. There are also links to other science career areas. From Monash University.
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- Data Processing Operator
Key Punch Operator, Data Entry Operator, Data Entry Clerk, Computer Data Entry Operator. - Careers & Employment
A series of links to sites providing information in this area. - Data Processing Operator
Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses, video and further information.’ - ICT Careers Portal
‘Find a Course, Find a Job, Find a Scholarship, visit a range of related sites.’ - Defence Careers :
- Air Force General Entry and Air Force Officer
From Job Guide. Both sections have general information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information. - Army Soldier and
Army Officer
From Job Guide. Both sections have general information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information. - Defence Careers
Find out about the wide variety of employment opportunities in all areas and levels of the three defence forces. - Navy Officer and
Navy Sailor
From Job Guide. Both sections have general information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information. - Recruitment Centre
You can also find information by visiting this site, which covers the process, FAQs, requirements, a glossary and more.
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- Engineers :
- Careers Gateway
Similar to Jobguide and My Future, but done in England. Good for comparison and contrast. - Engineer Girl
‘Engineering careers offer exciting opportunities to earn a great living, make a real difference, and work with talented people around the world. Find out more about different engineering careers.’ A site designed for women interested in engineering careers. - Engineers Australia Careers Centre
A huge range of information, some only available to members. FAQs, career disciplines, occupational categories, working here and overseas, career moves, career trends and more. - Jobguide
This page allows you to access a range of pages covering various engineering careers. Sections have general information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information. - My Future
This page allows you to access a range of pages covering various engineering careers. Each covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses, video and further information.’ - Environmental Area :
- Australian Conservation Foundation
Find information about the environmental area as well as positions with ACF. - Environmental Careers Office [ECO]
‘Find detailed, side-by-side descriptions of environmental courses from Australia’s leading universities, as well as information on career pathways, and profiles of graduates’ career experiences.’ - Environmental Jobs Network
‘EJN is Australia’s leading online resource for environmental job seekers, professionals and career changers. We also offer a unique and expanding range of services to the wider environmental sector.’ - Greening Australia
Find information about the environmental area as well as positions through Greening Australia. Note : These are mostly volunteer positions. - NRMjobs
‘NRMjobs advertises job vacancies and other opportunities in the environment, water and natural resource management field in Australia and New Zealand.’
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- Fire & Rescue Services :
- ACT Fire Brigade
- Australian Capital Territory, Emergency Services
- New South Wales, Fire Brigades
- New South Wales, State Emergency Service
- Northern Territory, Fire & Rescue Service
- Queensland, Fire & Rescue Service
- South Australian, Metropolitan Fire Service
- Tasmania, Fire Service
- National United Firefighter’s Union
- Victoria, Country Fire Authority
- Victoria, Metropolitan Fire & Emergency Services Board
- Western Australia, Fire & Emergency Services Authority
- Furniture Making and Related Skill Areas
Includes ‘cabinet making, wood machining, furniture finishing, upholstery and mattress and base making, and expanded to include other furnishing occupations such as glass and glazing, picture framing, soft furnishing and interior decorating.’. - Furnishing Industry Association of Australia
Information on education and training, special events, projects, initiatives, member services and more. - Manufacturing Skills Australia
This is the area on furnishing from this site. There are a number of downloads and other related information. - Sydney Woodturners Guild Inc.
Information on groups within this, wood turning articles and links to further information, what the society is about, a newsletter, information booklet [downloadable] and much more.
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- Graphic Designer
Graphic Artist, Commercial Artist. - A Career as a Designer
‘If you’re thinking of a career as a professional designer, there are some important things you need to know before making your decision.’ Find relevant information here. - Education Resources
‘Resources for graphic design students, or people who are thinking of studying to become a professional graphic designer.’ - Graphic Designer [1]
Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses and further Information.’ - Graphic Designer [2]
From Job Guide. General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information. - Geologist :
- Careers in Geoscience
A vast listing of links to education sites, career information and more. From the Geological Society of Australia. - Geologist [1]
Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses, video and further information.’ - Geologist [2]
From Job Guide. General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information.
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- Hairdresser :
- Courses
This listing comes from NSW TAFE but those in other states/territories would be similar. - Hairdresser
From Job Guide. General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information. - Training for
Hairdressing
Includes options, apprenticeships, qualifications & units, careers & jobs and more. - Health Services :
- Australian Capital Territory Health
- Community Active Careers
‘A career resource for the community services and health industries, the Community Active Careers website has input not only from the Australian Government, the CS&H Industry Skills Council and all CS&H state advisory bodies, but also [perhaps most importantly] from employing organisations within the community services and health industries.’ - New South Wales Health
- Northern Territory Health/Community Services
- Queensland Health
Careers in Health Fact Sheets. - South Australian, Department of Health
Click on ‘Employment’ for a range of choices. - Tasmania, Health & Human Services
- Victoria Health
- Western Australia, Department of Health
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- Illustrator
Book, magazine, … - Illustrator [1]
From Job Guide. General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information. - Illustrator [2]
Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses, video and further information.’ - The Style File
‘The Style File is a folio of pages, each showcasing the work of a different book illustrator. An extensive range of illustration styles and expertise are represented.’ - Information & Communication Technology :
- ICT Careers Portal
Covers courses, careers, employment scholarships, job descriptions, job search and much more.
Well presented ! - ICT WA Careers
Covers courses, careers, FAQs, employment scholarships and more, for multiple levels of people from students to Careers Advisors. Some areas are peculiar to Western Australia e.g. courses, scholarships. - Information Technology [1]
Access multiple IT careers. Each linked page then covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses, video and further information.’ - Information Technology [2]
From Job Guide. Access multiple IT careers. Each link then covers general information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information. - National ICT Careers Week
While the 2008 Week has just been completed, this would be a good site to visit, both now and in the future. - Interpreter :
- Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators
Has a range of areas including information on Training, Accreditation, Ethics and more. - Interpreter [1]
Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses, video and further information.’ - Interpreter [2]
From Job Guide. General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information. - NAATI
[National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters]
Has a large section on Accreditation and Training as well as Publications and Productions.
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- Journalist
Newspaper, magazines, Feature Writer, Communications, [even policy analyst], … - Career Choice : Journalist
‘What do journalists do ?, How do I prepare to become a Journalist ?, What are the earning potentials ? and What are the Job prospects for Journalists ?.’ - Is a Career In Newspapers
for You ?
Article containing extensive information and further links, especially to related areas. - Journalist [1]
Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses, video and further information.’ - Journalist [2]
From Job Guide. General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information. - Jackaroo/Jillaroo :
- Agrifood Careers
Covers a wide range of careers in the agricultural and food industries. Sections for Youth, Parents, Advisers and Teachers. - Jackaroo/Jillaroo
Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses, video and further information.’ - Jackaroo
From Job Guide. General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information. - Working with Livestock
A listing of various livestock production roles, with relevant information. Click on the link and follow the pages.
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- Kindergarten Teacher
Preschool Teacher, Early Childhood Care Teacher. - Child Care Workers
More general in its approach covering a range of child care workers not just Kindergarten or Preschool Teachers. - Kindergarten Teacher
Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses and further Information.’ - Kitchenhand
Kitchen Attendant. - Kitchenhand
Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses and further Information.’ - Tourism Training Australia - Careers
A more general approach covering a number of areas. There are some downloadable. pdf documents which may assist.
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- Lawyer
This concentrates on becoming a solicitor, as this is usually the first step with the legal profession. - Becoming a Solicitor in NSW
Lists ‘Requirements to practise law in New South Wales’, information on rules, fees, professional standards, MCLE rules and guidelines, while there is also Information for Legal Students which is well worth viewing. - Careers Centre
[Information for Students to Senior Practitioners]
‘The Careers centre provides you with valuable advice about the law, the profession, and market trends.’ From the Law Institute of Victoria. Other information as well. - Lawyer
Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses and further Information.’ - Legal Professionals
From Jobsearch. Background, related information, skill levels, find vacancies, training and more. - Librarian :
- Consider a Career@Your Library
From the Australian Library & Information Association. Covers what qualifications you need [also for Teacher-Librarian, Library Technician and Library Assistant], uni or TAFE, career pathways, volunteering, profiles of librarians and much more.
Exceptional ! - Destination Library
‘This wiki is a resource for everyone considering a career in the library and information industry.’ Australian based wiki with multiple sections.
Well presented ! - Librarian Career Information and Job Description
While US based and oriented, it does give a good summary of what such a career involves and some of the latest changes to what is expected. - Librarian Careers Information
[Resources for Prospective Librarians (Australia)]
‘If you’re not sure whether you want to be a librarian then hopefully the following information will help you decide whether it’s the right career for you.’ - Local Government :
- Careers in Local Government
‘Local governments offer diverse employment opportunities, so whatever your skills and experience, there could be something in local government for you.’ Created by the WA Department of Local Government and Regional Development. Multiple sections cover everything you need. - Council Careers
From the Local Government Association of Tasmania. A kit, types of jobs, useful resources and more. You should also check the Case Studies - Career Profiles, where you can ‘Click on a link to see information and case studies about each of the council employment areas.’ - Local Government Careers
[In NSW]
Information on the typoes of careers, qualifications, profiles, why work there, finding jobs, Careers Expo and further links. - Shape Your World
[With a Career in Local Government]
‘ Local Government provides great conditions and empowers you to put your ideas into action. Through a wide and diverse range of services across the State, we offer an extensive array of career options and pathways for everyone.’ Local Government Association [SA].
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- new !Market Research
Includes some aspects of social research as well. - Australian Market and Social Research Society
This groups has a separate section on ‘Career Advice & Employment’. Here you can find information on industry awards, qualifications, graduate traineeships, watch a video on Research Careers, find a job and even access career development specialists - Australian Marketing Institute
Their section on ‘Events & Training’ has information on a range of professional development, state events, conferences, Young Marketers groups and more. - Market Researcher
Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses and further Information.’ - Mining Industry :
- Careers in the Minerals Industry
Use the section called ‘Make a Start’ to find information about where to begin, education & training and more. - Engineering, Mining, Oil, Gas, Drilling
- Miner
From Job Guide. General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information. - Minerals Council of Australia
Provides information about the industry, education and training, media, the industry & careers [linking to Mining Careers] and more. Good background material at least. - Mining Careers
Provides information on the range of careers, career paths, qualifications and more. - ‘Your Future Your
Choice’
‘The CME have released a new multimedia careers package titled ‘Your Future Your Choice’ which includes a CD-ROM showcasing industry video footage and testimonials by site workers, as well as an overview of more than 100 careers available in the minerals and energy industry.’ From the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia.