The Careers Department Highlights

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Events

For all important dates and events regarding careers, view the Calendar of Events.

  • QUT Advice Night
    Year 11 students and parents are invited to join staff online on Tuesday 21 March to find out more about course and career planning, how to apply, resources to support students through their studies, and life as a uni student.

  • START QUT Information Webinar
    Do you know a Year 11 student interested in studying a university subject in Semester 2, receiving a selection rank adjustment, and gaining potential credit towards a future degree at QUT? We’re hosting our START QUT Information Webinar on Tuesday 28 March.

  • A Quick Guide to QUT: For Year 9 and 10 students and parents 
    Students and their parents are invited to a dedicated Year 9 and 10 information session on Tuesday 18 April. We'll cover career planning tips, differences between school and uni, course information, and admission pathways. Plus, hear from current QUT students about their uni experience and ask them questions.

  • QUT Engineering Our Future
    Join us at our Gardens Point campus on Saturday 25 March for an engineering experience day. For students in Years 4–12, it will open their eyes to a possible career path in Engineering.

  • Medicine Information Evening: Save the Date
    Learn about studying Medicine at UQ. Hear from leading medical experts, UQ alumni and current students on the changing medical climate, how to apply for medicine at UQ, and tips for success. 
    This event is open to Year 12 students and their parents/guardians.
    Dates:
    Virtual: Wednesday 26 April
    In Person: Thursday 27 April
    Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm (AEST)
    Location: UQ St Lucia campus & online
    Registrations opening soon!

  • Career Pulse: Save the Date
    Years 10, 11 and 12 students are invited to participate in engaging and interactive career-focused sessions at UQ’s Career Pulse event, which will be held in-person at St Lucia campus in 2023. Find out more.
    Date: Wednesday 31 May
    Time: 8.45am – 3pm
    Location: UQ St Lucia campus
    Registrations opening in April.

  • Experience UQ Skills
    Experience UQ Skills is a full day of hands-on, interactive workshops at UQ Gatton for Years 9-12 students considering vocational study in agriculture, animal care or rural operations (including VETiS, certificates, diplomas and traineeships). Find out more.
    Date: Thursday 6 July
    Time: 9am – 3pm 
    Location: UQ Gatton campus

Careers, Courses and Universities Newsletters


Options Career Information Bulletin

Access all bulletins here.

Options Career Information Edition #3


Study Work Grow

Open days, information sessions, competitions, scholarships and career related newsletter.

There's some useful information in links below:

SWG 20.02.23 Edition SWG 2702.23 Edition


Career Tools

Careers in Architecture and UCAT etc.

February Newsletter

Interesting Articles about Pathway Options and Future Careers

Latest School Based Traineeships for Year 11

Current vacancies can be found on the Traineeship Vacancies Notice Board.

These change on a weekly basis as new positions become available.

Students who cannot find anything that appeals to them in these vacancies need to source their own employer.

Defence Force Information 

Check the Defence Force website for Gold Coast events.


Defence Force Work Experience Program

The Defence Work Experience Program provides opportunities for young Australians interested in a career at Defence to gain exposure to the type of work that is available.

Opportunities are available for both secondary students and you must be at least 15 years of age at the time of the placement.

More Information

Registered Training Organisation Courses

Students in Year 11 can apply for external study options to enhance their career options.  Students need to ensure they have good time management skills to cope with the workload. 

GeSS Education courses and pathway options.

TAFE and Trade options fill fast and so students need to apply ASAP to secure a place in their desired course.

Gold Coast Trade College pre-apprentice courses for 2023. (Download the enrolment form and transport permission form).

Guides for Parents

The following guides are available to help your child with career investigation and decisions:

Campuses