Careers Report

Careers News

Policing Careers with the Victoria Police

Victoria Police provides policing services to the state’s community 24 hours a day, seven days a week, working to keep over six million people safe. They are currently in the midst of their biggest recruitment drive ever, looking to recruit over 3,000 new Police Officers, as well as additional Protective Services Officers and Police Custody Officers by 2021. In addition to policing roles, Victorian Public Servants work across more than 500 locations in Victoria, playing supporting roles in specialist professions such as IT, law, communications, recruitment, forensic science and many more. Year 12 students may be interested in starting their application at the end of the year. As a Victoria Police Officer, employees will have access to great benefits, including generous leave entitlements and ongoing training throughout their career. Websites to explore  Victoria Police Careers, www.police.vic.gov.au/careers  Recruits TV Series, http://bit.ly/2EdpKpF

Other links to careers in emergency and security services are :

Emergency Services Careers Ambulance Victoria https://bit.ly/2O7DTXb

Victorian Fire Services https://bit.ly/2T9Mkly

 Country Fire Authority www.cfa.vic.gov.au

 State Emergency Service www.ses.vic.gov.au

Victoria Police https://bit.ly/2W5eSPc

Federal Police www.afp.gov.au

 Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) www.asio.gov.au

Security Careers https://bit.ly/2JimqfY

Careers in Agriculture

There are many employment options available in rural industries. There is shortage of suitably qualified rural professionals. Follow the link to see the many options.

Agriculture, Environment Rural Skills Australia www.ruralcareers.net.au

Geography Careers www.geocareers.net.au

Agrifood Careers https://bit.ly/2HCCg2g

Apprenticeship options

Electrical Careers

Considering an electrical apprenticeship?

The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) provide a national preselection test for young people interested in applying for electrical apprenticeships. The test measures literacy, numeracy and comprehension. For more information on test dates/ locations, please go to https://bit.ly/2W3UCNF

Bricklaying Careers

Have you considered bricklaying as a career? Bricklayers lay clay bricks and concrete blocks using mortar. They are masters of their profession and create beautiful brick and blockwork in domestic homes and commercial buildings working to specific plans and as part of a team. The work of bricklayers can be seen all around you. There is a shortage of qualified builders in Australia. For information about this exciting industry, go to www.becomeabricklayer.com.au/

Victoria Rose

Careers Coordinator

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