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If you are considering working after you leave
school, let your career advisor know, as they may be contacted directly by
employers searching for talented students. Here are some ways you could make a
career out of Queensland:
Queensland Government has student, graduate and
trainee pathways. To see which positions are available and where, visit http://www.jobs.qld.gov.au/ or http://www.workliveplay.qld.gov.au or www.apsjobs.gov.au
Love your capital? Brisbane City Council offers
cadetships, traineeships, apprenticeships and other work programs for school
leavers, students and graduates. http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/about-council/careers/graduates-trainees/index.htm
54% of Queensland employment is outside our
capital. Check out careers and vacancies
at http://www.queenslandcareers.com/
If you’re a school leaver with a disability,
investigate the National Disability Coordinator Officer Program http://www.ndco.stepscs.net.au/
Pining
for Mining?
Queensland is one
of Australia’s big mining states and a career in the minerals industry may be
for you. The money can be great
and you can develop skills and experience to set up your life. Explore www.miningcareers.com and their link
to the Queensland Minerals and Energy
Academy.
Cowboys
and Cowgirls wanted!
If you love outback Queensland, animals and lots of space, then you can explore
a career as a Jackaroo or Jillaroo. Jobs, tours and courses can be found at: http://www.jjoz.com.au/ Why not consider a gap year in your own state: Queensland is already a
global destination, so enjoy it!
Australian Defence Forces
(ADF)
The Army, Navy
and Air Force provide a wide variety of careers and may pay you to study at
university, in a trade or for a technical qualification. For a shorter ADF
career, check out their Gap Year Challenge. Call 13 19 01 or visit www.defencejobs.gov.au
Queensland Emergency Services
Ambulance: There are a variety of heart-starting positions in the
Queensland Ambulance Service from Paramedic, to Transport officer, to Emergency
Medical Dispatchers. Student positions are available, but require further study
during employment. Learn more at: http://www.ambulance.qld.gov.au/recruitment/
Police: If you are striving for an arresting career in the Police
Force, you must first obtain the required level of tertiary education, and meet
the selection criteria that can be found at: http://www.policerecruit.qld.gov.au/.
Fire: To apply for a red-hot job in Firefighting, you must have
completed year 12 or equivalent, and had at least two years general work
history. Instructions at: http://www.fire.qld.gov.au/employment/recruitment.asp
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