Careers

COUNTRY TO CANBERRA 2017 LEADERSHIP COMPETITION

At least 10 young women will win a once-in-a-lifetime all-expenses paid ‘Power Trip’ prize to Canberra to meet inspiring politicians and CEOs, attend exclusive events, tour Parliament, receive an leadership and public speaking training & so much more. Winners also score online mentorship sessions and access to our alumni network.

Entries must be emailed to submit@countrytocanberra.com.au by 11.00 pm AEST 8 September 2017.

Entrants must be:

Female students who are attending school in grades 10, 11 or 12 in 2017 and attend a school that is located at least 50 kilometres away from a town with a population 80,000 persons or more. For more information:

Country to Canberra

AIM FOR THE STARS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

For females, 12 years of age and above at 31/01/2018, who have initiative and passion and are committed to achieving a dream in their field of choice. Includes a grant of $4,000 plus other benefits.

Applications for 2018 will open soon.

Aim for the Stars

PSYCHOLOGY, NURSING OR SOCIAL WORK?

This article from The Footnotes interviews different people at the beginning of their careers to give you some insight into studying and getting a job in psychology, nursing and social work.

The Footnotes - Psychology Nursing Social Work

STUDENT EXCHANGE AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND INFORMATION SESSIONS

Wollongong – Thursday 7 September 2017 – 6.30pm

Sydney – Wednesday 13 September 2017 – 7.30pm

Canberra – Wednesday 11 October 2017 – 7.30pm

In-Person information sessions run for about an hour and a half and provide an opportunity to get your questions answered.

More information at Student Exchange

DEFENCE WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

Try a sample of life in different Australian military disciplines by attending work experience in the Army, Navy or Air Force. Please click the relevant link below for registration dates, forms and additional information.

Navy Aviation -

11 - 15 September, Nowra, NSW. Applications close 11 August 2017

Cyber Security & Robotics -

18 – 22 September, Fairburn, ACT. Applications close 18 August 2017

Infantry Overview -

25 – 29 September, Singleton, NSW. Applications close 30 August 2017

Navy Careers Day -

20 September, HMAS Waterhen, Waverton, NSW.

Applications close 30 August 2017

Explosive Ordnance Training Centre Introduction -

9 – 13 October, Orchard Hills, NSW. Applications close 15 September 2017

Navy Aviation -