Career Corner News!

It’s been a busy start to the year in the Careers Corner office!

We have many events planned from the VCE and Careers Expo in April, the Senior School Information Night on Wednesday 16th March and preparations have begun for the Year 10 Work Experience Program which will occur in Term 2!

All year 12 students in VCE and VCAL are being contacted to have a meeting with a careers staff member to discuss plans and pathways for next year. Keep a lookout on your TEAMS page for a message from either Lisa or Tee.

We are looking forward to working with all students across the college from Year 7 – 12

Please come and visit us at the Careers Corner (inside the library) during recess, lunch and after school.

We are all available to assist you regarding any questions you may have regarding careers!

Information Sessions Coming Up:

Victoria Police | Online Information Session

When: Tuesday 22 March 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Where: Online

If you are seeking a stimulating, challenging and rewarding career and have values aligned to those of Victoria Police, we encourage you to consider a career in policing.

Please join us at this session to learn about the Police role, the recruitment process and training at the Academy.

Find out more below:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/police-information-session-webinar-tickets-271635899287

Monash Information Evenings are back for 2022!

Students and their parents can find out everything they need to know about studying at Monash including study areas; international opportunities, scholarships, entry and pathway schemes and accommodation options. In-person and virtual options available. See this link for further information and 2022 dates.

Events calendar - Discover Monash

Careers Newsboard Job Spotlight:

Also, check out the CAREERS NEWSBOARD for information on job spotlights. We’re currently featuring displays on careers in…

REAL ESTATE
DENTAL
COMMUNITY SERVICES
ELECTRICIAN
NURSING
BUSINESS

You can find out the pathways for VCE and VCAL students on these boards located within the library and outside the library in the glass cabinet!

Year 12 Careers Information:

We now have an Instagram page for all Careers related stuff!You will find information on Uni's, TAFE's, courses, open days, info sessions, jobs and more!As the page is private, you will need to send a request to follow @careershpsc on Instagram AND send me a message to Lisa Benporath on TEAMS with your Instagram username so I know who to accept!This page is only for Year 12 students.

Did you Know…

On the Hampton Park School Website there is a link to the HP Career Tools Website. Click Here to go to the site.

The careers department will also be sending out a fortnightly newsletter titled ‘Careers Corner Newsletter’. This newsletter will be sent to the whole school community via Compass. It contains information on careers, jobs, scholarships and lots more. Click here for the latest Careers Corner Newsletter!

Please come and visit the Careers Corner (inside the CRC) There are stands with lots of information on them, pamphlets plus more.

Also, check out the CAREERS NEWSBOARD for information on job spotlights. We’re currently featuring a display on ‘How to become a Paramedic’ and ‘How to become a Nurse’.

We look forward to seeing you in the Careers Corner!

Job Spotlight – Systems Analyst

How to become a Systems Analyst

What do Systems Analysts do?

Systems Analysts are responsible for analysing, improving, and maintaining business and IT systems for businesses and organisations. They evaluate the programs and procedures currently in use, identify any problems, and propose and build solutions to increase efficiency and ease of use. Systems Analysts will often collaborate with other important stakeholders, such as Business Analysts, management, and other IT professionals, as well as end users.

If you are thorough and analytical, have a knack for everything tech, and want a job in a fast-growing area, becoming a Systems Analyst could be ideal.

About you:

Excellent attention to detail
Analytical and precise
Great communicator
Extensive tech knowledge
Can work in teams and independently
Organised and efficient
Fantastic time management skills
Proactive and quick thinker

The job:

Identifying and analysing current systems in place
Evaluating errors and inefficiencies in current systems
Creating solutions to improve business and IT systems
Programming and implementing new applications and systems
Collaborating with others to ensure systems are fit for purpose
Maintaining and improving new and old systems
Providing on-the-spot debugging and problem solving
Educating others on how to use systems

Lifestyle Impact: Low

Part Time opportunities: Very low – only around 10% of Systems Analysts work part-time (source: joboutlook.gov.au).
Average hours for full-time workers: 42 hours a week, which is average (source: joboutlook.gov.au).
Systems Analysts’ salary (average) $100,000* per year (source: seek.com.au). *Salaries vary depending on your skills and experience.
Future career growth: Very strong (source: joboutlook.gov.au).
Most of your work will be done indoors, and you will be doing lots of work with computers. You might work in-house for a business or organisation, or be hired externally under a contract.
You might be expected to work overtime to fix critical issues, and sometimes work odd hours (early mornings or late nights) to ensure there is minimal disruption to systems during business hours.

Systems Analysts are most in demand in these locations:

This is a large occupation, with around 34,100 people working as ICT Business and Systems Analysts in Australia in 2020 (source: joboutlook.com.au). Demand for Systems Analysts is spread fairly evenly across Australia, with a large share of workers in Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory. Most Systems Analysts work in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services industry.

How to become a Systems Analyst in Australia

You will most likely need a formal qualification in order to work as a Systems Analyst in Australia. Without one, you will need to be able to demonstrate extensive experience.

Step 1 – Complete Year 12 with a focus on English, Maths and IT.

Step 2 – Complete a VET course, such as a Diploma of Information Technology.

Step 3 – Consider upskilling with an undergraduate course, such as a Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Information Technology.

Step 4 – Take short courses to build other essential skills, such as coding, programming, and database management.

Step 5 – Start working as a qualified Systems Analyst and continue to build your skills and knowledge.

Similar Careers to Systems Analyst

Business Analyst
App Developer
IT Support Officer
Scrum Master
Business Development Manager
Big Data Analyst
Data Administrator
Database Developer

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