Careers

Emerging Occupations

The National Skills Commission has identified emerging occupations and skills within Australia in a 2020 report. 

 

The report aims to look at how these new identified skills change existing jobs, emerging or new jobs in the labour market and to identify employment opportunities that may be needed in years to come. 

 

The emerging occupations are listed below and to the right. 

 

Digital Deepening

  • Digital Marketing Specialists
  • Social Media Specialists
  • User Experience Analysts

Data Analytics

  • Data Analysts
  • Data Scientists
  • Data Engineers
  • Data Architects
  • Pricing Analysts

Emerging Business Practices

  • Agile Coaches
  • DevOps Engineers
  • Logistics Analysts

Regulatory

  • Risk Analysts
  • Regulatory Affairs Specialists
  • Energy Auditors
  • Compensation and Benefit Analysts

Health

  • Respiratory Therapists
  • Nurse Liaisons

Sustainability, Engineering, and Trades

  • Solar Installers
  • Energy Efficiency Engineers
  • Wind Turbine Technicians
  • Hazardous Materials Labourers

Refreshing ANZSCO

  • Fundraisers
  • Researchers
  • Research Assistants

You can access the full report HERE. 

National Careers Institute

The National Careers Institute has a platform to assist Australians by providing job resources and career information all in one user-friendly place. 

 

The website connects to information about learning and training, getting job ready, getting career ideas, and resources to help you whilst you’re at school and once you have graduated.

 

https://nci.dese.gov.au/

 Career News 

Topics this week include:

  • University applications – Victoria: important dates, reminders, scholarships and accommodation
  • Apprenticeship resources
  • VCE Summer School (current Year 11 students)
  • Hansen Scholarships (current Year 11 students)
  • Australian Catholic University – upcoming events
  • Film competition
  • Youth Employment Program
  • Medicine and Dentistry webinar
  • Year 12 university scholarships
  • STEM webinars – technology & cyber security and future energy careers

 

Topics this week include:

  • University of Melbourne Hansen Scholarship (Year 11)
  • Get one-to-one course advice from universities
  • Helping people with eye disorders – orthoptics and optometry
  • University and TAFE applications – reminders
  • Focus on VET pathways (TAFE, traineeships and apprenticeships)
  • Interesting STEM articles – the A-Z of STEM careers and marine biology careers
  • Train to become a flight attendant
  • CSIRO Digital Careers initiative – take the free test!
  • Endeavour College of Natural Health Open Day
  • Federation University – online webinars (OT, Psychology, Nursing & Midwifery)
  • Australian Defence Force – gap year program and upcoming events.

If you have any questions, please contact me at Laura.Lunardi@kilbreda.vic.edu.au 

 

Laura Lunardi

Careers Coordinator