VET and Careers News
Mrs Robyn Gooley and Mrs Tara Franklin
Careers Information Bulletin – Something for Everyone!
There are so many fantastic and current career opportunities found in our fortnightly ‘Careers Information Bulletin’ located on the learning portal. Look for the latest edition, Edition 11 2023 HERE.
Careers News
ADFA Open Day - Saturday 19 August 2023
Interstate University Expo – Monday 17 July 2023
Marcus Oldham College Open Day - Wednesday 30 July 2023
(Australia’s only private agricultural and farm management college)
Marcus Oldham College in Geelong offers courses in Agriculture, Agribusiness and Equine Business Management and provides students with first-hand industry knowledge, business management skills, global opportunities and market-leading entrepreneurship.
Join them for their Open Day on Wednesday 30 July 2023, either online or in person, and discover a world of opportunities in the agriculture, agribusiness and equine industries. Take a tour of the campus, learn all about the courses on offer, tap into free career advice and meet staff and students.
Marcus Oldham’s Open Day in 2023 will be a hybrid Open Day with both online and in-person events. Registration is required to ensure your spot in the information session and to receive your personalised timetable.
The Defence Work Experience Program
The Defence Work Experience Program (DWEP) is a national Youth Program that provides young Australians with an interest in a Defence career, the opportunity to gain exposure to a range of job roles available within Defence and the Australian Public Service. Defence work experience activities are designed to be hands-on and interactive so that young people can make informed career decisions.
We are pleased to advise the following programs are now taking applications online:
| Defence Work Experience Program (DWEP) | WEP Number | Program Dates | Applications Close | Location | |
| Army Familiarisation Program | WEP/00379/23 | 28-30 August | 16 July | Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera | |
| Air Force Familiarisation Program | WEP/03766/23 | 28-30 August | 16 July | RAAF Amberley | |
| Army Familiarisation Program | WEP/00381/23 | 11-13 September | 30 July | Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera | |
| Army Aviation Familiarisation Program | WEP/03783/23 | 12-14 September | 30 July | Swartz Barracks, Oakey | |
| Army Familiarisation Program | WEP/00382/23 | 09-11 October | 27 Aug | Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera | |
| Air Force Familiarisation Program | WEP/03775/23 | 23-25 October | 10 Sep | RAAF Amberley | |
| Air Force Indigenous Program (IYP) | WEP/00735/23 | 15-18 October | 03 Sep | RAAF Amberley | |
| Ex First Look Indigenous Youth Program | WEP/00384/23 | 30 Oct – 03 Nov | 03 Sep | Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera | |
| Army Aviation Familiarisation Program | WEP/03787/23 | 07-09 November | 03 Sep | Swartz Barracks, Oakey | |
| Army Familiarisation Program | WEP/00391/23 | 20-22 November | 08 Oct | Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera |
Students are advised places are limited and are strongly encouraged to submit complete and considered applications as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We work alongside ADF Units to bring students a valuable experience with serving personnel and therefore unforeseen changes to operational commitments may result in a placement being changed, postponed and/or cancelled at short notice.
Please monitor the DWEP website for updates on the program and to apply.
Tertiary Studies & Careers Expo (TSXPO)
Saturday 15 - Sunday 16 July 2023 Brisbane Showgrounds
TSXPO provides a fantastic opportunity to source information about a wide range of study options, career opportunities and new trends in further education, training and employment.
TSXPO caters for first time students as well as for those looking at continuing their education.
Please follow link HERE for information.
VET News
Energex apprenticeships for 2024
Energex applications for apprenticeships in 2024 are now open and close on 17 July - so be quick! They offer apprenticeships for Electricians, Communications Technicians, Distribution Linespersons, Transmission Linespersons, Underground Cable Jointer and Mechanical Trades (Fitting). Learn more about these on their trade types webpage. Not all trade types will be offered in every apprentice intake. The 2024 available apprenticeships are:
- Apprentice Boilermaker - Banyo Brisbane
- Apprentice Communications Technician - Mackay, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Townsville, Victoria Park (Brisbane)
- Apprentice Distribution Linesperson - Multiple locations so check website
- Apprentice Electrotechnology Electrician - Multiple locations so check website
- Apprentice Mechanical Fitter - Cairns
- Apprentice Plant Operator - Geebung (Brisbane)
- Apprentice Transmission Linesperson - Geebung (Brisbane North), Innisfail, Rockhampton, Townsville
- Apprentice Underground Cable Jointer - Geebung, Southport, Toowoomba
Click here for more information including how to apply.
Brisbane Broncos Sport Business Institute Open Day - Friday 11 August 2023
Brisbane Broncos Sport Business Institute - launched in 2023 in partnership with TAFE Queensland - offers the state’s first accredited education pathway that embeds work-integrated learning opportunities across the entire Brisbane Broncos organisation.
Find out more about the Brisbane Broncos Sport Business Institute here.