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This is the home page for Careers information. Here you will find information from Government Departments and organisations, trade associations, Australian business and other Australian sites including those for graduate employment, good employers, Indigenous, Youth and Women, search tools, salaries, … .
Included are links to several pages covering related topics including areas such as Occupations, Volunteering, Working Overseas and aids to gaining employment. These are detailed in the Related Topics section.
Vocational Education information is found via this link and covers Career Education, Vocational Education and Apprenticeships.
Related Topics
| Employment | Contains Australian government sites, other employment agencies and those targetting specialist areas including Health, IT and mature-age. |
| Interviews | Suggestions on this page are basic & common sense, but may include things you have not yet considered. Links to further information are included. |
| Occupations | Multiple links for individual careers [and some groups, e.g. Science] are provided in alphabetical listings. |
| Résumés | Suggestions on this page are basic & common sense, but may include things you have not yet considered. Links to further information are included. |
| Teaching Overseas | Information about teaching overseas including many agencies. Emphasis is placed on the UK, USA and Asia/Pacific areas such as Japan and Korea. Also links for TEFL and TESOL. There is a separate section covering Teacher Exchange. |
| Time Management | A basic listing of organisational and time-saving ideas worth considering to help achieve your best. |
| Time Off | Considering taking time off before going on to other studies or work ? Reflect on these points before making a final decision. |
| Volunteering | Volunteers achieve both personal and community goals. These points are worth contemplation if considering volunteering. Australian and international groups are included. |
| Working Overseas | Information about working overseas including many agencies. Emphasis is placed on the UK, USA and Asia/Pacific areas. Information on visas and working in other countries is included. |
Careers Information
Associations & Groups
Careers and career information.
- ACTU Worksite
Information about employment and other areas from the peak Union body. - Agri-Food Industry Skills Council
‘Sustain and enhance high-quality, nationally-recognised training products, services for the agri-food industry.’ - Ai Group : Manufacturing
Career paths, qualification requirements for careers in areas from Management & Systems to Heavy Machinery & Equipment in manufacturing and industrial areas. They also have an Education and Training site worth visiting. - Australian Association of Graduate Employers Ltd
‘Organisations which recruit and develop graduates or which offer services in connection with graduate recruitment and development.’ - Australian Marine Science Association
Careers in Marine Science. - Australian Women in Computing Site
‘Women in computing in Australia, programs and individuals are involved in addressing issues relating to women in computing.’ - Career Development Association of Australia [CDAA]
‘This site contains information and resources about the career development industry, careers practice and the CDAA.’ - ICT Careers Portal
‘Australian Computer Society. For people who have an interest in careers in computing and Information Technology. Career advisors and Counsellors, parents and students as well as practising ICT professionals will find information of value at this site to assist in determining the directions and career choices available to computing and ICT Professionals.’ - Work Worlds
TAFE NSW. Explore careers in tourism and hospitality.
Australian Government Sites
Government and government-linked agencies.
- A Compact With Young Australians
Part of the Youth Attainment and Provisions section of DEEWR. Information on both sites. - Australian Apprenticeships
Find out about jobs stemming from apprenticeships, details about qualifications, how to gain an apprenticeship. - Australian Blueprint for Career Development
‘The Australian Blueprint for Career Development is a framework for designing, implementing and evaluating career development programs for young people and adults. At its core, the Blueprint identifies the skills, attitudes and knowledge that individuals need to make sound choices and to effectively manage their careers.’ History, Framework, The Toolkit, links, feedback. Toolkit has downloadable resources. - Australian Defence Force Academy
Careers in the three defence forces [Army, Air Force, Navy]. For other positions, try the Defence Forces Careers Page. - Australian Industry Group
For employers, young people, teachers & advisers. The Young Peoples section provides information about individual careers, getting hands-on experience, further career resources, information. Previously called Careers Connected. - Australian National Training Authority
Now part of the DEEWR site under the heading of New National Training System. - Australian Standard Classification of
Occupations
Descriptor, skill level, tasks include, specialisations for occupations. Australian Bureau of Statistics. - Career Advice Australia
‘We help young people, aged 13 to 19, to connect to their future.’ Multiple sections for specific groups. - Careers & Transitions
Commonwealth. Careers, careers help. - Career Information
Careers page for Career Information links. - Career Information and Resources
Provides links to a range of information. - Career Information Centres
Find where these centres, run by Centrelink, are in each state and territory. - Careers That Matter
Sections for Students & Jobseekers, Parents & Career Advisers, Employers. Planning, Apprentices, Skills Shortages, links, resource centre, career opportunities, more. Previously called Community Active Careers. - Country Change
Information about working in the Riverina [NSW]. Much information would apply to other country regions. - CRS Australia
‘Australian Government provider of vocational rehabilitation services assisting people with a disability, injury or health condition to get and keep a job.’ Careers, news, related links, publications, media, Why Use Us ?, more. - Dept. of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
‘Implements government policies and programs to provide education and training opportunities for all Australians, increase employment participation and ensure fair and productive workplaces.’ - Fair Work Australia
‘Fair Work Australia and the Fair Work Ombudsman now administer the new Fair Work system’. - Get VET … Practical Training for Practically Everything
Northern Territory only. Worth visiting. - Job Capacity Assessment
‘The Job Capacity Assessment program provides comprehensive work capacity assessment, combining referral to employment and related support services with assessment of work capacity for income support purposes.’ - Job Outlook
‘nformation on Occupations, Careers. Job prospects, weekly earnings, type of work, other useful occupational information.’ - JobSearch, Career Information
Links to sections containing some sites already included. - Jobwise
‘Dedicated to promoting mature age employment.’ Information for jobseekers and employers. - Migration Occupations in Demand List
‘Lists those occupations and specialisations identified by the DEEWR that are in short supply’ The list also provides information if you are still deciding on potential career areas. - Ozjacweb
The online version is found here. - Productivity Places Program
‘Free Courses under the Australian government funded Productivity Places Program. Check their Documents, Discussion Paper & Responses page for documents in PDF or RTF format. - Skills Australia
‘Established as part of the Australian Government’s Skilling Australia for the Future policy, to provide advice on current and future demand for skills and investment of public funds in training.’ - Skills in Demand
Information found in state information or a range of Individual Occupational Reports, e.g. ‘Science, Engineering and Related Associate Professions’. Labour Market Analysis data. - Training.com.au
‘Your single point of access to the vast range of vocational education and training information, products and services in Australia. It is a gateway to many different websites and services.’ - Vocational EducationThe major higher education centres in South Australia [including VET] and lists all qualifications from each. Very extensive.
- Workforce Innovation Program
‘part of the broader Australian Government approach to workforce development. The program provides funding for innovative, one-off projects that address workforce skill needs.’ - Workplace
‘Employment & workplace relations services for Australians.’ Of particular interest is the section on Labour Market Analysis, noted above.’.
This site is being decommissioned and will become part of the DEEWR site. - Youth.gov.au
‘Gateway to youth information, programmes, services, resources and entertainment for young people between the ages of 12 and 25.’
Australian Sites, Other
- Career Coaching
ICF Australia. This site will put you in contact with qualified and trusted coaches, as well as providing you with background about the coaching process. - Career Guide Australia
Good advice on careers, interview techniques and résumé development. - CareerOne
Creating résumés, finding a new job, about companies, moving overseas. - Careers Online
Career research, job hunting information, advice. Sections include the following.
- Australian Positions Vacant
‘Over 10 000 Australian Positions Vacant notices are updated/refreshed every day.’ Listed in many categories. - Choosing A Career
‘What you need to know about choosing a career which suits you !’ - Job & Course Info
‘What you need to know about jobs and courses … !’ - RSS/XML Feeds
Articles, employment, products, individual career web sites.
- Careers [University of New South Wales]
One of the best sites for help on search strategies, résumés, interviews, more. Vacancies only with a student number/ID. Other universities also host career advisory sites.
- Adelaide
- Melbourne
‘careers by Degree.’ Links to a valuable range of data in subject areas. - Monash
- Newcastle
- Sydney
- Western Australia
- For others, visit Universities Page, select a university, and search for Careers.
- Choosing A Career
‘Start here. Simply begin with the first topic, and work through the rest in sequence … When you’ve finished, go and get some information about jobs and courses together.’ - Cool Jobs
Ace Day Jobs, ABC. Uses individual’s profiles as an entry to describing a range of cool jobs from Tourism journalist to CEO of a Software Company. Good range included. - EdNa Online
Hundreds of links to study, careers, education sites in Australia. - EdNa Online - Study Overseas
Combine travel with further study. Go to Study Overseas, then to Exchange Programs. -
Graduates & Internships [Mining Plazza]
‘Search our directory to find links to companies and recruitment agencies offering graduate jobs, internships or cadetships. We assist many potential employees find their next employer. Services in this directory are offered Free of charge to both job seekers and employers’. Other information on the mining industry is also included. - International Exchange Program
Looking for a short term exchange to UK, US, Europe or NZ ? This site may be for you. - JobX
Search for information by profession, industry or location, create a résumé, use the forum, more. - Know Yourself - Self Assessment
‘Taking time to assess yourself and review your career to date will increase your confidence in career decisions, help you identify your core strengths and lead to exploration of options you may not have otherwise considered.’ Use listed activities devised by the University of NSW. A similar, US-based site is the JobHuntersBible. - Make It !
‘Information on over 150 jobs available within 13 Manufacturing Industry Sectors today. Suited to anyone interested in Manufacturing careers. Includes handy resources such as the MSA Manufacting Careers InfoSheets, links to many other websites.’ Covers career levels from beginners on. - Managing Your Career
Recruiting, managing, training, planning skills for you and your workplace. - My Career
Free job alert service, jobs databasef, résumé manager, tips for writing, etc.. Their Job, Work & Career Advice section has 14 directories of articles and advice covering everything you want to ask. - My Spider
‘Job listings across Australia. Save searches for future reference !’ More than 220 000 jobs at time of inclusion.
There appear to be some problems with this site. It will be maintained only until the next update unless these are resolved. - Seek
Linked with NineMSN. Build a résumé, talk to a consultant, career resources, search. - Student Careers
For university students, to link them with potential employers. - StudyLink
Check courses, requirements. You can pay for greater depth of information. - The Good Uni Guide
Comprehensive listing of all university courses in Australia. Join [small fee] and get ratings for all courses.
Good Employers
Information about good employers, including award winners.
- EOWA Employer of Choice for Women List
The list ordered by industry and optionally by state. - AHRI Awards
‘Australia’s premier human resources and people management awards program.’ - Best Employers in Australia and New Zealand
‘the Hewitt Best Employers in Australia and New Zealand Accreditation Process.’
Graduate Careers
For those who have recently graduated and are not certain about what they are going to do, or want additional information and options.
- GradsOnline
‘Helps answer your questions about graduates’ activities, salaries and jobs. To view the latest results, select your degree level and field of study [or] search for it using the subject search box.’ - Graduate Careers
Careers and more. For more pages, information, see the Universities page [Postgraduate Courses]. - Graduate Opportunities
‘Australasia’s graduate jobs directory.’ Jobs, A-Z of employers, closing dates, career advice, industry profiles, e-newsletter, books, more. - ResearchJOBS
ResearchGATE. ‘An international job board for research, science and higher education. There, universities and academic institutions post employment offerings.’ More than 1 000 positions listed in multiple academic areas. - Virtual Careers Fair
Career Chat, JobSearch/Employer Profiles, resources, latest information, interactive activities, more.
Other Sites
- Career Advice
‘eHow’s knowledgeable career experts offer advice on topics ranging from getting ahead at work to changing careers’, Public Speaking to Stress & Work, Effective Work Habits to Workplace Etiquette. Some will not be applicable because of the US-based nature of the site. - Career Advice Centre
Covering everything from what mistakes you cannot afford to make through to résumés and CVs, working smarter rather than harder, more. Based around interview information. - Career Explorers
‘Career planning information and resources no matter what stage of life you are in.’ Alberta Learning Information Service. An example of the way others approach the area of Careers. Some sections relevant, others not. - Career Jokes Home
‘Let’s look at the lighter side of careers with a range of jokes about careers and people in them. JokeLoft.com brings you the best in career and career related jokes, riddles, puns, stories.’ - Career Overview
US-based. Some information will not be relevant in Australia. Listing of careers in major areas, information about each listed career including job options, necessary skills, more. - Go Certify
Of most value would be the Freebies, Blogs, articles, quizzes. Covers some courses done in Australia including certification courses in IT.. - UniXL [Education and Career Information Portal]
Part of a larger site. Of special interest may be the section on Special Education. ‘UniXL provides students, general public and businesses with high quality and relevant education and careers related resources.’
Specialist Information
- enYa
‘The Enterprise Network for Young Australians’ will provide you with a range of information and even possible help to become a small business person.
Indigenous Information
- Career Programs and Services
From My Future. A collection of Indigenous-specific and other useful general sites. - Indigenous Career Trek
‘Delivers a range of learning and development opportunities to support career development and advancement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees at all levels in the Australian Public Service’. - Programmes and Services for Indigenous Australians
‘The Australian Government, provides a wide range of employment and business assistance for Indigenous Australians. To find what is specifically available for you, please select the appropriate category.’ Links to other areas.
- Local Government Careers
New South Wales. Careers would be similar in other states. Types, why work there, tips, profiles, links, etc.. - Logistics Careers [Australian Logistics Council]
Careers, Career Expos, associations, positions, useful links, more. - Youth 2 Youth
Portal by young people for young people interested in being entrepreneurs. They claim it ‘creates and manages learning and connection services for Australian young people.’ Worth a visit if you want to be an entrepreneur. - The Youth Hub
Information about IT jobs. Gives some assistance in finding work experience placement.
Still undergoing a rebuild. Check back soon.
Tools & Other Specific Information
- A Year Out
Take a year off study and work around the world. - Ask the Headhunter
If it’s their job to be able to find the best, then advice from them should help you become the sort of person they are looking for. - Career Interests
Self-help resources. University of Technology, Sydney. - Jobs.com.au
Jobs information [state, national and international] is the dominant theme. There is also information on salaries, career advice, employment assistance, links to employment information, surveys, more. Further salary information can be found at the Salary Centre at MyCareer. - Job Seeker’s Workshop
Information on how to know yourself and your skills, résumé writing, finding career information, finding jobs, job applications, the dreaded interview and how to make it a breeze. - Life Coach
For those who want guidance with professional goals and their achievement. Most people charge for this. - Mind Tools Career Excellence Toolkit
‘Quick access to the full Mind Tools toolkit of more than 350 management, career and thinking skills. About half of these tools are Freely available to you. The other half [identified with an asterisk] are [only] available to Premium members.’ - Time Management [Success]
Start early and find out how not to waste valuable time you could be using for something productive. - Worksite
Explore careers, unions, pay scales. Fact sheets, assignments, surveys, more.
Women’s Assistance Sites
- Orijen Mentoring
Places female mentors in the same area, with younger females who would benefit from this. - She Said
Specific information for women workers, or would-be workers, particularly in the IT field.