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Information about individual occupations - e.g. Accountant, Carpenter as well as occupation areas - e.g. Circus Arts, Defence Careers, is provided below and on connected pages. They are grouped alphabetically.
Multiple links are provided. They include information from government sources, support groups, associations and business sources. They cover factors involved in a given occupation and usually indicate qualifications needed, special conditions, salaries, work hours and prospects. In some occupations, they provide case studies.
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Access occupations using the links below. Select the relevant letter to access an occupation.
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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
‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses and further Information.’ - AgriFood Careers
Collates and links a range of information about statements of particular interest to this area. - Career Development [AIAST]
Specific programs [TASTE], mentoring and education. Use links from the main menu. - Agricultural Economist
From Job Guide. General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information.
Art Careers
- Art Careers
From Job Guide. Allows access to 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. Good background information on specific careers. - Careers Gateway
Similar to Jobguide and My Future, but done in England. Good to compare and contrast. Lists multiple careers in the arts. - Craft Practitioner
Glassworker, potter, leatherworker, ceramicist, woodworker. Skills, abilities, training, job environment, other occupations, work demand, earnings, plus related links. - Fine Arts
Artist, cartoonist, painter, printmaker, sculptor. Skills, abilities, training, job environment, other occupations, work demand, earnings, plus related links.
Automotive
- Automotive Training Board, NSW
‘Use the links on this page to find out about qualifications and qualification pathways.’ - Automotive Training Australia
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. - Motor Traders’ Association of New South Wales
Go to the Training Page for information on careers and training for the automotive area. Further links and podcasts. - VACC
Apprenticeships & Training has general information, career paths and options you can take. Also includes News & Advocacy, Member Services, Technical and Consumer Information.
Aviation
- Air Traffic Controllers
Airservices Australia. Also try Defence Force Jobs for this occupation. - Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Information for pilots and other trades related to civil aviation - controllers, cabin crew, maintainers, … . If interested in being a pilot, 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. Web link and other contact details. Contact individual groups relating to careers, employment. - Credit Unions Online
Australian Credit Unions. From these you should be able to find individual career/employment information. - Try the following banks, for information - ANZ, BendigoBank, Commonwealth Bank, NAB, St George Bank and Westpac.
Blacksmiths [& Farriers]
Includes working with and shoeing horses.
- Australian Farriers & Blacksmiths Association
Links, Trade Directory, further information. - Blacksmiths and Farriers
Job Outlook. Background, related information, skill levels, vacancies, training, more. - Farriers
Job Guide. General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs, 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, links to sources of information on specific jobs. - Construct My Career
‘Information on careers in the Building & Construction Industry.’ Extensive information in several sections.
Bus Driver
- Bus Driver
[Coach Driver, Tour Driver, …]. ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses, further Information.’ - Bus Driver [Job Guide]
General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs, education & training information. - OzeBus
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.’ - State Transit NSW - Bus Drivers
Several sections give information. They include Secure Job - Secure Future, Career Opportunities.
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Carpenter
- Carpenter
‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses, further Information.’ - Carpenter [Job Guide]
General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs, education & training information. - Elisabeth Thornton, Apprentice Carpenter
Introduction to how one person became a trainee carpenter.
Chemist
- Careers in Chemistry
General introduction, University of New South Wales. - Areas of Study and Careers
Descriptions of careers, areas of study,, profiles of people in that field. Links to other science career areas [see Physical Sciences link]. Monash University. They have a link to the ACS Careers Blog. - Chemist
‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses, further Information.’ - Careers in Physical Sciences - Chemistry
Circus Arts
- Alliance Online
The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance. Information from the Union body representing Circus performers and workers. Their Education & Training information is found here. - NICA
‘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.’
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Data Processing Operator
Key Punch Operator, Data Entry Operator, Data Entry Clerk, Computer Data Entry Operator.
- Careers & Employment
Links to sites providing information in this area. - Data Processing Operator
‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses, video, further information.’ - ICT Careers Portal
‘Find a Course, Find a Job, Find a Scholarship, visit related sites.’
Defence Careers
- Air Force General Entry and Air Force Officer
Job Guide. Both have general information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs, education & training information. - Army Soldier and
Army Officer
Job Guide. Both have general information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs, education & training information. - Defence Careers
Wide variety of employment opportunities in all areas and levels of the three defence forces. - Navy Officer and
Navy Sailor
Job Guide. Both have general information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs, education & training information. - Recruitment Centre
Find information by visiting here. The process, FAQs, requirements, glossary, more.
Dentistry
Primary information is about Dentists but remember there are a multiple position from dental nurses and receptionists to specialised dentistry positions.
- Batchelor of Dental Science
Find what is involved in dentistry study at one Australian university. Also FAQs that could help. - Dentistry
From Good Universities Guide. Links to further information and related fields. - Dentistry Careers
From Job Guide. Allows access to pages covering various Dentistry careers from Dental Assistant to Dental Surgeon. Sections have general information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs and education & training information. Similar listings can be found at the JobOutlook and MyFuture sites. - Student Information
Australian. Covers Careers, Dental Schools, Study Grants, Education and Training. Related information can be found at the NSW ADA. This link also provides information on other dentistry careers.
Dietitian
- Becoming a Dietitian
Possible enjoyment, what they do, career options, salaries, course options, recognition of expertise. - Dietitian
Information on Dietitian careers, Health Queensland. - Dietitian [General/Sports]
‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses, further Information.’
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Engineers
- Careers Gateway
Similar to Jobguide and My Future, but in England. Good for comparison, contrast. - Engineer Girl
‘Find out more about different engineering careers.’ Designed for women interested in engineering careers. - Engineers Australia Careers Centre
Information, some only available to members. FAQs, career disciplines, occupational categories, working here and overseas, career moves, career trends, more. - Jobguide
Select pages for engineering careers. General information, specialisations, personal requirements, related jobs, education & training information. - My Future
Select pages for engineering careers. ‘Duties and Tasks, Quick Facts, Work Conditions, Personal Requirements, Related Jobs, Earnings, Related Courses, video, further information.’
Environmental Area
- Australian Conservation Foundation
Information about the environmental area and positions with ACF. - Environmental Jobs Network
‘Australia’s leading online resource for environmental job seekers, professionals and career changers.’ - Greening Australia
Information about the environmental area as well as positions through Greening Australia. Note these are mostly volunteer positions. - NRMjobs
‘Job vacancies, other opportunities in environment, water and natural resource management in Australia and New Zealand.’