Careers
Hello Parents/Guardians and Community Members,
As term three progresses, our Year 12 students finalising their post school planning and focusing on their final term of school. We have completed the subject selection process for Year 8, Year 10 and Year 11 with a large group of our Parents & Carers of our Year 10 and Year 11 students attending our Subject Selection Information Night and interviews. Thank you all for your support during this process. In the coming weeks we have several industry tours as well as excursions coming up for both Year 9 and Year 10 as well as a visit from the Australian Defence Force next week.
Year 12 Careers Transition Interviews
Careers Planning and Transition interviews with all our Year 12 students are continuing throughout their final term of school. The purpose of this interview is to develop a Career Plan so that students can feel confident in their post school planning and seek guidance on the various pathway options open to students as they transition through the final months of Year 12 to post-school life. If parents or carers wish to attend these interviews, please call the careers office and we can schedule a time that suits you.
Narrandera Shire Council Field Day
6th August at Marie Bashir Park
Recently a group of Year 9 students were able to attend the Council Field Day held at Marie Bashir Park. Our students were able to speak to a wide number of shire council staff, asking in depth questions about their roles and explored all the shire has to offer in the way of careers. Students had time to explore the Discovery Hub and Information Centre, the many machines displayed as well explore the mobile library, drone display, IT display and water management machinery, just to name a few. We also enjoyed a lovely bbq lunch provided by the Youth Council Coordinator and team. This was a very informative excursion and afternoon spent with the dedicated staff of Narrandera Shire Council. THANK YOU!
Upcoming Industry Tours with Grow Our Own
Interested students in Years 9
We are excited to have the opportunity to attend several industry tours with local employers and explore various industries in our region. Katie Pastro from ‘Grow Our Own’ has worked in partnership with our local employers to provide industry tours for interested students from our Years 9 group.
These are:
- Hutchins Bros Engineering & Bullah Group & TAG Energy – Tour to be held on 18th August
Narrandera Hospital and Ambulance Station – Tour to be held 20th August
These tours have been advertised last term and this term and are now full.
Australian Defence Force Visit
On Wednesday 26th August, we will have a visit from the ADF to discuss careers, gap years and entry pathways into the defence force, as well as students participating in the ADF Personal Training Challenge. This event will be for our Year 10 cohort of students.
Try a Trade Day & Wagga TAFE Excursion
27th August 2026
We also have another great excursion coming up for our Year 10 cohort to explore all the Trades based careers at the Try a Trade Day in Wagga on Thursday 27th August. At this event, many employers across the Riverina will be in attendance with hands on displays and information on all things Trades and Vocational Courses from TAFE and other RTO’s. This is a fantastic showcase of many careers, such as nursing, early childhood education, hairdressing, beauty, electrical, construction, mechanical and many other trades. Notes will come home soon with more details.
Virtual SAFEWORK White Card Safety Course
2nd and 3rd September 2026
We have our next White Card Construction Safety course scheduled for the 2nd and 3rd of September in the school library. Students must be in the school library seated ready to commence at 8:45am as this is a requirement of SAFEWORK for the strict requirements of this course. Students will be assessed throughout the two half days and in the afternoon on the knowledge gained of workplace safety and how to respond in an emergency scenario.
I expect this to be the last White Card Course we offer this year as we have provided this opportunity to most of your Year 9-12 students and the next cohort of students in year 8 will not be eligible to sit this training until 2027. I will advise interested students in year 8 to put their name on the waitlist towards the end of the year.
Local Jobs Alert
We have a few jobs that have been sent through to the careers office for interested students:
Lake Talbot Water Park – Jobs advertised on their Facebook page for Canteen Staff as well as for Lifeguards. Student can either look on their Facebook page or come see Mrs Ing in the Careers Office for details
A local law firm is advertising a Business Traineeship for recent graduates or interested senior students. The position will commence in 2027, and candidates will undertake a Certificate III Business Administration
GETSET Leeton – Have advertised many positions and apprenticeships. See their Facebook page or come see Mrs Ing in the careers office.
JBS – Have recently advertised roles and students who are keen to explore work with JBS are encouraged to see Mrs Ing for more information
Jobs are coming in regularly, so this list will continually update so please come see Mrs Ing in the careers office.
All Careers Events
All these opportunities are always announced to students at our morning assemblies, year meetings and in our newsletters. Any student or parent who has any questions in relation to these activities are welcome to contact the careers office for further information.
Mrs Judy Ing
Careers Adviser