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Occupations,
Career Information 2

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

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    • N

    • Nursing :
      • DiscoverNursing.com
        While American based, it looks at the Who, What, Why and How of Nursing, with backgound information, careers, resources, profiles and much more.
      • Nurse [Enrolled]
        [Division 2 Nursing]
        Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses and further Information.’
      • Nurse [Registered]
        Information listed in sections and point form. From Health & Community Services Victoria.
      • Nursing Employment
        An extensive listing of employment agencies in several countries including Australia, UK, New Zealand, US, Canada and the Middle East. There is also Career information, though it is US based.
      • Personal Care Worker
        [Nursing Assistant]
        From Job Guide. General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information.
      • Registered Nurse
        From Job Guide. General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information.
      • Think.Nursing
        While done by Queensland Health, it contains a wide range of information about nursing carrers, training, etc.. It would generally be applicable across Australia.
    • Nutritionist
      ‘Nutritionists study and provide advice on dietary habits to encourage the achievement of a healthy lifestyle.’
      • Nutrition and Dietetics Courses
        ‘Studying nutrition, whether it is for your career or as a hobby, can be a dynamic and interesting time. You will need to decide whether you wish to work as a nutritionist, or a dietitian, or perhaps in the food technology area. Compared to nutritionists, dietitians usually have the most comprehensive training [4-5 years at university], as opposed to the 3 years university a nutritionists may have.’
      • Nutritionist
        Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses and further Information.’

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    • O

    • Occupational Health & Safety :
      • Occupational Health and Safety
        Provides a descriptor, personal requirements, work environment, training, earnings, access to print resources and even access a Pathways program online. Done especially for the Manufacturing area.
      • Occupational Health & Safety Professional
        Introduction, areas of similar interest, educational requirements, career path, industry, physical environment, occupational example, earning potential and more. Done for South Australia, but applicable nationwide.
    • Optometrist :
      • Careers in Optometry
        A range of information from the Optometrists Association Australia including both general and education specific.
      • Optometrist [1]
        From Job Guide. General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information.
      • Optometrist [2]
        Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses and further Information.’
    • Osteopath :
      • Osteopath
        Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses and further Information.’
      • Osteopathic Education
        Covers a range of tertiary education levels as well as linking to a Library available for AOA members.
      • Osteopathy Australia
        Information in a series of topics, including career assistance and information about the profession.
      • Osteopathy as a Career
        ‘Osteopathy offers the prospect of a successful and satisfying career for students interested in studying in the health care field.’ Also provides information about tertiary courses.

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    • P

    • Pharmacy :
      • Pharmacist
        From Job Guide. General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information.
      • Pharmacologist
        Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses, video and further Information.’
      • Pharmacy Guild
        Covers pharmacists, those wanting to be pharmacists and those who work in pharmacies.
      • Sales Assistant [Pharmacy]
        Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses, video and further Information.’
    • Planning
      Includes planning in areas as diverse as landscape, urban & regional, city and environmental.
      • Careers in Planning
        Information about what they do, what their aims are, who employs them, links to other sites and a section on education.
      • Careers, Positions Vacant & Education
        From the PIA in Victoria. Education relates to courses in Victoria. For courses in all states check this link.
      • What is Planning ?
        Covers ‘Planner Profiles, Planning History, Planning Gallery, Teacher Resources, Definitions of Planning, Overview of Planning, Planning as a Career Choice in Australia and Links.’
        Well presented !
    • Police Services :
    • Postal Services :
      • Australia Post
        A range of positions including post deliverers, drivers, sorters and more.
      • Postal Employee
        From Job Guide. General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information.
      • Postal Officer
        [Postal Employee, Mail Employee]
        Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses and further Information.’
    • Psychologist :
      • Australian Psychology Accreditation Council
        Find courses, check FAQs, access academic resources and more.
      • Careers GatewayFrom the UK. Provides access to information, prospects, etc., on a range of psychology careers. Good to compare and contrast with Australian information.
      • Jobguide - Psychologist
        From Job Guide. General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information.
      • My Future - Psychologist
        Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses and further Information.’
      • Study and Careers
        From the Australian Psychological Society. Covers studying Psychology, careers, working as a psychologist, assessing qualifications, employment opportunities [links to PsychXchange], earnings, awards and assistance.
    • Public Service - State & Commonwealth :
      • ACT Public Service Employment
        Downloadable information and links to further information. You might also check the 2008 Graduate Program which contains both information and a range of .pdf downloads.
      • APS Jobs
        Not only provides access to vacancies but also provides a range of career information as well.
      • Australian Local Government Job Directory
      • Careers with the Tasmanian Government
        Search, browse, check Hot Jobs and see featured positions.
      • Careers with the Victorian Government
        ‘Our website tells you all you need to know about a rewarding job or career with the Victorian Government in Australia.’
        There appear to be some problems with this site. It will be maintained only until the next update unless these are resolved..
      • JobSearch Government
        ‘JobSearch Government helps you search for Australian Government Vacancies. You can also look for work within Australian Government Departments by selecting the Public Service Gazette [see above].’ Covers the whole of Australia.
      • Jobs.NSW
        Search for positions in Job Categories, Salary Ranges and more.
      • Jobs Western Australia
        ‘This is your gateway to information about employment opportunities in the Government of Western Australia, the State’s biggest employer.’
      • Notice of Vacancies
        ‘Welcome to the South Australian Government’s Notice of Vacancies website’
      • NTG Employment Opportunities Online
        Search, using a range of options.
      • Public Servants
        [Information for Australian Government Employees]
        Multiple levels of information from Recruitment to Public Holidays and way beyond.
        Previously known as FedInfo.
      • Queensland Government Jobs and Careers
        ‘We have over 150 000 jobs in hundreds of locations in Queensland, in Australia and overseas.’
    • Publishing :
      • An Introduction to Australian Book Publishing
        An 80 page booklet from APA covering all aspects. Note that this is Fee-based.
      • Careers in Publishing
        Background information, links to courses, links to other helpful materials including FAQs and material on Australian Book Publishing.
      • Publishing
        Another text available for purchase. There are, however, excerpts you can read that cover a range of publishing positions.

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    • R

    • Real Estate :
      • A Career in Real Estate
        [Real Estate Institute of Australia]
        Brief, general coverage with on-page links to state bodies, including those listed below.
      • Careers in Real Estate
        [Real Estate industry in Western Australia]
        ‘Starting a career in real estate and maintaining your success is now, more than ever, tied to ongoing training and professional development.’ Also check their page for ‘Compulsory PD’ which details courses and levels.
      • Getting Started in Real Estate
        [Real Estate Institute of NSW]
        ‘Whatever path you choose in real estate, you’ll find rewarding and challenging work that will give you a chance to maximise your skills and help you achieve your personal and professional goals. Use the links to find out more.’
      • REIV [Victoria]
        ‘The REIV Learning and Development Department [L & D] provides a wide and diverse range of training and professional development programs for real estate professionals.’

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    • S

    • Science Careers :
      • Careers Options in Science
        Provides profiles of people and their career, in a range of Science Careers from Agricultural Modeller to Taxidermist.
      • Careers Weblinks
        ‘Thinking about a career in science but can’t pin point which field is most suited to you ? Want to find out about the paths other scientists have taken ? These fun and informative websites help you to learn about career and study options in science.’
      • Faces of Science Gallery
        Introduces you to scientists in a wide range of scientific fields from Biochemist to Palaeontologist [including a Science Communicator], to provide you with real-life examples of science careers to choose from.
      • Science As a Career
        A brief collection of annotated links [one of which appears above] providing information about science as a career area.
      • Science Careers
        Covers Career Profiles [specific individuals], links to career information and employment agencies. Done in WA, but career information is also suitable elsewhere.
      • Specific Science Based Careers
        Links to information on science careers ranging from Agriculture to Zoology as well as general career information. Australian based. A vast range of links.
    • Social Worker :
      • About Social Work
        Brief information via a series of links, from the Australian Association of Social Workers.
      • Careers in Social Work
        Find ‘What is Social Work ? , Fields of Practice, Professional Education and Employment and Training.’ Created by the University of Sydney.
    • Sports & Training :
      • Austswim
        Access information through the ‘Prospective Teachers’ link in the top menu or the section on ‘Find a Course’.
      • Careers & Courses
        ‘There are many opportunities for careers in sport in Australia. From a professional athlete to a doctor, biomechanist, coach, psychologist, physiologist, dietitian and administrator. This page includes information on sports career information and relevant organisations.’ From the Australian Sports Commission.
      • Careerzone
        ‘Advice [and information] on different job types within fitness, sports and leisure.’
      • National Coach and Athlete Career and Education
        ‘A program of the Australian Sports Commission, delivered through the Australian Institute of Sport and state and territory institutes and academies of sport. It provides eligible coaches and athletes with career, education and personal development services as well as transitional support through personal and sporting changes.’
      • NSW Sport and Recreation - Training
        ‘For those involved in sport and recreation at any level, continuously improving your knowledge and skills and keeping up-to-date with the latest trends is important. It's the key to participant safety, performance, and enjoyment in sport.’
      • Sportspeople
        Sport, leisure, fitness, aquatics.
    • Surveying
      Includes information about a surveying careers from mining to Geodesy.
      • Spatial Sciences Institute
        This is the main careers entry point and allows access to study options, pathway opportunities, discover spatial sciences and visit spatial scientists.
      • The Institute of Surveyors [Australia]
        Provides an overview, career paths, career snapshots, employment information, salary information, job vacancies and more. Note that ‘Spatial Sciences’ is becoming a term that is more commonly used to include this area. For further information you should also check the New South Wales chapter of the institute, which includes FAQs and other additional information.

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    • U

    • Union Organiser
      Trade Union Official.
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    • Urban Planner
      Regional Planner, Town Planner, Environmental Planner.
      • Career Choice : Urban Planner
        What do they do ?, training, earning potential and job prospects.
      • Careers in Planning
        ‘Designed for anyone who might be considering studies or a career in urban and regional planning, landscape planning, environmental planning, city planning or similar. In addition to career information, it includes an overview of the planning profession, planner profiles, planning history, a planning gallery and teacher resources.’
      • Urban Planner
        Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses and further Information.’

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    • V

    • Veterinarian [Veterinary Surgeon] :
      • A Career as a Veterinarian
        Background information, where to start, getting qualifications [considerable detail] and further links.
      • Veterinarian [Veterinary Surgeon]
        Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses and further Information.’
      • Veterinary Career Resources
        While US based and oriented, there is a good range of information to be found via this link collection. From NetVet
    • Veterinary Nurse :
      • A Career in Vet Nursing
        Background information, where to start, getting qualifications [considerable detail] and further links.
      • My Career
        Extensive information for all stages of a Veterinary Nursing Career. From the Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia.
      • Veterinary Nurse
        Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses and further Information.’

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    • Waiter/Waitress :
      • Australian Jobsearch : Waiter
        ‘Find out about job prospects, weekly earning, type of work and other useful occupation information.’
      • Tourism Training Australia, Careers
        Includes downloadable .pdf files covering Career Paths.
      • Waiter [1]
        From Job Guide. General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information.
      • Waiter [2]
        [Food and Beverage Attendant]
        Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses and further Information.’
    • Winemaker :
      • Australia : World Class
        Access a range of modules at multiple levels that provide everything you want to know about the Australian wine industry.
      • Winemaker - Pay and Job Outlook
        A New Zealand site, but showing similar details to Australia.
      • Winemaker
        [Oenologist, Vintner]
        Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses and further Information.’

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    • X, Y, Z

    • Youth Worker :
      • How Do I Become a Youth Worker ?
        A short, downloadable .pdf document from Youth Affairs Council of Victoria. Originally done in late 2006 but still relevant.
      • Youth Services Officer
        From the Government Career Guide. Looks at what they do, what you need to be and to have, what you will require, salaries and long term possibilities. It also provides regional information.
      • Youth Worker
        From Job Guide. General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information.
      • Youth Worker and Disability Worker
        Information from TAFE SA. General information followed by linked sections on education requirements, samples of courses, career path, occupation examples and earning potentioal.
    • Zoologist :
      • A Day in the Life of …
        A short article from The Princeton Review. It is a good, general statement of a ‘day’s activity’ for a zoologist and would apply worldwide.
      • Zoologist
        Covers ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses, video and further Information.’
      • Zoologist Profile
        A short profile of a young zoologist working as a consultant to different groups in Western Australia.
      • Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
        While this is a US site, the vast majority of the extensive information provided is applicable worldwide. It is well worth visiting.

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