Career Information- Living/Working in Australia

Australian Career Development Studies (ACDS)
The Australian Career Development Studies (ACDS) is a professional development package for career advisers, community workers, or parents who want to gain some skills to help their teenage children make decisions about their futures.
www.career.edu.au
Big Plans
Provides information about the job and career opportunities that the building and construction industry affords young people. The site includes case studies of young people in the industry and has sections for school leavers, apprentices, teachers and parents and employers. Includes links to information on jobs in demand.
www.bigplans.com.au
Career Advice Australia
Career Advice Australia aims to provide quality career education, and help all young Australians make a smooth transition through school and on to further study, training or work. It works closely with existing career and transition programmes to provide a national career development and transition support system for all young Australians aged 13 to 19 years.
www.careeradviceaustralia.gov.au
Career Information Centres
Centrelink's Career Information Centres are 'one-stop-shops' providing a comprehensive free service to all Australians. Specialist staff provide assistance to students, the unemployed or people who are looking at changing jobs. Career Information Centres can help customers make informed decisions about education, training and employment options and pathways.
www.centrelink.gov.au
Careers in Science
Features information on careers in science. Careers in Science features case studies of scientists, science recruiters and those who have put their scientific skills to work in fields outside science. It also explains how undertaking subjects such as physics, chemistry, biology, earth science and mathematics in Years 11 and 12 help broaden the choices you can make for university subjects and careers.
www.careersinscience.gov.au
Careers information
Australian JobSearch section for careers information. Links to a number of websites providing careers information, giving an overview of what each site can offer.
jobsearch.gov.au
Defence Jobs
The Defence Jobs website provides detailed information on all Navy, Army and Air Force careers. You can search for jobs, access online services or register for My H.Q. - a secure web site where you can make an online application.
www.defencejobs.gov.au
Job Guide
The Job Guide gives useful information about how to work out what occupations suit you best, based on your interests and abilities. It has detailed descriptions of lots of jobs, including information on the specific tasks and skills involved in each job, and the education and training each job requires.
www.jobguide.deewr.gov.au
Job seekers
This page provides a broad range of information for people seeking employment. It includes information about employment services, income support, training and careers.
www.workplace.gov.au
Jobs & Careers (NSW)
This page provides information about topics such as: Looking for a Job, Finding a Career and Losing your Job.
www.nsw.gov.au
Myfuture: Australia's career information service
Myfuture.edu.au is an interactive, online career exploration service aimed at all Australians wishing to explore their career options, with a particular emphasis on 16 to 24 year old students. It helps you see possibilities in the world of work, identify your own interests and skill areas, set career goals and plan to achieve them.
www.myfuture.edu.au
National Career Development Week (NCDW)
The Australian Government is funding National Career Development Week to help everyday Australians understand the importance of career development and to show them how they can get the skills that they need to achieve the life that they want to live.
www.nationalcareerdevelopmentweek.com.au
OZJAC (Australian Courses and Careers Database)
OZJAC is the Australian courses and careers database. It brings together information on all accredited courses in Australia, links courses to jobs, and jobs to industry. It is available by subscription to educational organisations or registered businesses.
www.curriculum.edu.au
Questacon Smart Moves
The Questacon Smart Moves Program is a travelling outreach program that promotes cutting-edge research, new ideas and entrepreneurship in science, engineering and technology for students, particularly those in years 9-12.
smartmoves.questacon.edu.au
Workforce Innovation Program (WIP)
The Workforce Innovation Program is an industry-led, co-operative approach to addressing the current and future skills needs of industry in relation to vocational occupations.
www.dest.gov.au
Year 12 - What Next?
Year 12 - What Next? is a guide to help Year 12 students plan their post-school education and training. It tells you about working life in the future, course options and other places where you can get planning help and advice.
www.year12whatnext.gov.au