Careers News

What’s inside this edition of ‘In the Know with Careers’?

Universities

• UAC: Key dates for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary applications
• University of Wollongong: 2027 admission timeline and key application milestones
• Macquarie University: Experience Days (15 – 16 April) – attend lectures and workshops on campus
• University of Sydney: HSC subject selection guides, majors explained and Academic Excellence Scheme (adjustment points), on-campus Information Night, International Studies webinar and pathway to Medicine webinar.
• UTS: Experience Day and Bachelor of Accounting (co-op scholarship) Information Evening
• ANU: Tuckwell Scholarship and Open Day
• ACU: Register your interest in updates and events, tour of the new state-of-the-art Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology (BEST) Hub at the Blacktown International Sports Park.

• UNSW: Portfolio Entry Scheme, Year 10 Information Evening and Experience Days.

   

TAFE and Apprenticeships

• TAFE NSW for Schools: Practical courses and job-ready skills
• ACFA: Fee-free cabinet making apprenticeships

• Sydney Trains: 2027 apprenticeship opportunities across multiple trades.

   

Private Colleges 

• Aspire Institute: Diploma pathways into university degrees
• NIDA: School holiday courses in acting, film and performance
• Aviation Careers: Trial flight experiences
• Sydney Design School: Open Day
• Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE): Game development, animation and film workshops

• International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS): Early Entry applications open.

   

Career Exploration 

• Accountancy careers: How to prepare for graduate roles
• Translation careers: Study and NAATI pathway requirements
• STEM Career Wheel: Explore a wide range of STEM careers
• Software Engineering: Subject selection advice
• STEM Careers: Maths, physics and renewable energy pathways
• AI and Engineering: Future careers and industry insights.

CAREER SPOTLIGHT: Chiropractor 

Chiropractors are registered health professionals who diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions, particularly problems involving the spine, joints and nervous system. They use hands-on techniques to improve movement, reduce pain and support overall physical function.

Chiropractor | Your Career

Read the information provided in the links below to find out more information about a career as a Chiropractor:

• Chiropractic Qualifications - ACA
• How to become a Chiropractor - Salary, Qualifications, Skills & Reviews – SEEK
• Accredited programs — Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia

What does a Chiropractor do?

• Assess posture, movement and spinal alignment
• Diagnose musculoskeletal and joint conditions
• Perform manual spinal and joint adjustments
• Develop treatment and rehabilitation plans
• Educate patients on posture, exercise and injury prevention

• Keep clinical records and manage patient care.

   

Where do Chiropractors work?

• Private chiropractic clinics
• Multidisciplinary health practices
• Sports and rehabilitation clinics

• Self-employed practices.

   

Key skills needed

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Manual dexterity and coordination
• Scientific and analytical thinking
• Empathy and professionalism

• Interest in anatomy, movement and health.

   

Why choose Chiropractic?

• High level of patient interaction and autonomy
• Growing demand for musculoskeletal care
• Opportunities to run your own practice
• Regular hours compared with many health professions.

NSW University Offering Chiropractic

• Macquarie UniversityBachelor of Chiropractic Science + Master of Chiropractic
• Bachelor of Chiropractic Science | Macquarie University Sydney
• Master of Chiropractic | Macquarie University Sydney→ Five-year combined pathway→ Includes extensive clinical training through university clinics.

(Macquarie University is the only NSW university offering a full chiropractic pathway.)

To gain entry into the Masters Program you do not have to do a Bachelor of Chiropractic Science. You could gain entry into the Program upon completion of a Bachelor's qualification in a related field (such as a Bachelor of Health Science or Exercise and Sports Science) or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 50 and successful completion in the last 10 years of at least one tertiary unit in each of the following areas:

• Human Anatomy
• Human Physiology

Joanne Cupac 

Head of Careers