The Internet is a great place to look for career information. There are so many sites to help you explore the careers in science and technology. Use the links below to get you started.
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Career Websites
IT Skills Youth Hub
Are you keen on information technology? The Skills Youth Hub is designed to help you on your way to a career in IT. It offers career advice, helps you build your resume and find a job, has daily news articles and many events for you to attend.
The Job Guide
The Job Guide provides an in-depth look at a range of occupations and the education and training needed to get there.
My Future
An Australia wide career information tool with activities to work through to help find your career direction. It contains information on training, education and support services.
Think Nursing
Get ready to experience a day in the life of a nurse – this web site lets you do so. It has all the info you need on nursing: subjects you need to take at school, universities, work experience, news and events in the nursing industry and a job search database.
Queensland Studies Authority
Provides information for Queensland students and teachers including details of the Queensland Core Skills Test and Overall Positions OP’s and the procedures for university entry.
QTAC
The Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre processes applications for entry to all undergraduate courses offered by Queensland’s publicly funded universities. The site has information on how to apply for courses, key dates for applications and notification of university offerings, information on courses and institutions.
Education and Training Websites
Australia National Training Authority
If you’re interested in a trade or building up your work skills, this web site has heaps of information on training for jobs, apprenticeships and TAFE colleges. You may even be interested in becoming a trainer yourself.
EDNA Online
This is the web site of Education Network Australia – on-line information for students, teachers and parents on education, learning and study. It contains information on awards, scholarships, careers, senior school courses, student exchanges and study tips.
Education Queensland
This web site contains all you need to know about school, uni and job related training and adult education. It explores career and employment and provides financial help and information on apprenticeships and courses.
Higher Education Contribution Scheme HECS
There are different types of financial help available to you when studying. Find out what options you have. This web site will answer all your questions and contains all the forms you’ll need.
New Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are a great way to learn a trade, build skills, get training and recognised qualifications you need to get the job you want. This site gives info on varied apprenticeship possibilities, wages, real life stories and how to get started.
Work Related Websites
Australian Taxation Office
When you start working you will probably have to pay tax. This web site explains tax and also has info on paying your higher education fees and what you need to do when you start a new job.
Australian Workplace Portal
This portal has everything you need on careers and starting work, community work and training, self employment, courses and searches for jobs. It also contains information on wages and workplace conditions and government assistance.
Centrelink
If you are looking at studying, training or working when you leave school, you might be able to receive a youth allowance. The Centrelink web site provides useful information for school leavers and others about youth allowances and services. Log on and have a look.
Gradlink
Sometimes a little help with applications or tips for an interview can help you land that job. Log onto Gradlink - it’s got lots of on-line vacancies and tips for how to search the Internet for a job. It’s got those helpful tips for your resume and interview techniques. The site even has info on vacation or volunteer work.
Wagenet
Learn about wage conditions in Australia so you know you’re getting paid what you should be. WageNet has information on wages and working conditions.
Successful Queensland Entrepreneurs
Have you ever had a brilliant idea for a product or service and thought it could make you a huge success? Read about people who have taken an idea and made it a success in the market. Find out about the lessons they learned and the journey they took on their road to success.
Science Websites
Smart Moves
Smart Moves is a traveling outreach program promoting cutting edge research, new ideas and entrepreneurship in science, engineering and technology.
Double Helix
The Double Helix is a CSIRO science club that helps students get involved in science and technology. Members get the latest news on amazing science research, instructions for exciting experiments and the chance to join other kids in their local area at regular club events. The site has competitions and copies of the club’s magazines.
The Lab
The ABC has massive amounts of info for science and technology fans. It covers health matters, space stuff, tech talk, environmental news, science events and buzzwords. Don’t forget Dr.Karl and Big Fat Science – interesting angles on science. Take the time to have a look – it’s worth it.
Questacon The National Science and Technology Centre
Based in Canberra, this centre has a range of over 200 exhibits where you can touch and feel science in the making. The site covers exhibits including Australian Science Festival, National Observatory, Canberra Railway Museum and Space Dome and the National Dinosaur Museum.
Queensland Museum
The Queensland Museum is home to a range of exciting displays and exhibits on Queensland history, culture, science and animal life. The Queensland Museum Science Roadshow makes science fun - get involved!
QIST
This web site has something for everyone – from student to business owner. It outlines the latest innovations and inventions, competitions for students, events like quiz nights and science brainwaves – demonstrations, lectures and activities run for schools, community and industry throughout the State.
Information Technology Websites
MIN
If you have a great idea and want to turn it into a business, this web site could help. MIN is an online city of information for multimedia and Internet start-ups, entrepreneurs and young IT businesses in Australia. It covers everything from events to success stories of talented individuals and it can even put you in touch with the right people through the industry directory.
Wired
Get wired with all the latest news in the IT industry. This web site is the online version of Wired magazine. Read IT related articles on politics, business, technology and animation. You can choose to receive a daily update or scan the latest market news on line.
ZDNet
ZDNet is a centre of action for the IT enthusiasts. It has news and technology, job vacancies, reviews of computer software, hardware, databases and much more. You can also subscribe to other groups like IT Manager, the easy way to join a web community for IT pros and get invitations to special events and regular newsletters.
Youth Websites
Generate
Is there something you want to say? Chat with Queensland Government Ministers, get your questions answered and participate in the web forum. This site is all about having your say and getting in touch with other young people. You can also win prizes and get the latest news and views.
The Source
Are you passionate about a community or political issue, perhaps the environment or human rights? Use the forum on this site to give your opinion. Also use the site to get help with lifestyle choices that effect us all – money, health or sport, jobs or volunteer work. Check out the e-cards, magazines and great arts and culture news too.
Yarn
Yarn to others in the rural areas on Australia. Have a chat, make new friends, express your ideas and share your experiences. Yarn links you to news, events and organisations that will effect you as a young person in rural Australia.
Youth Portal
Visit the Youth Portal to find out about Commonwealth government services available to you as a young person. It also explains the support the government provides for things like family support, culture, recreation, health, law and justice and employment.
Websites for Women
Australian Women in Agriculture AWIA
Join the Australian Women In Agriculture to enjoy being part of a supportive and active network of women who live in rural communities or work in agriculture.
Office for Women
Log onto this site to read about issues effecting women like young parenting, rural and regional issues.
Queensland Working Women’s Service
Sometimes we need a little advice or support when we are faced with a challenging issue in the workplace. The Service provides advice and encouragement to women on work related issues like workplace bullying, compensation, parental leave and training.
Women.gov.au
This web site is being built to provide women of Australia with easy-to-find information about government services of particular relevance to women. You are invited to make women.gov.au useful for you by doing an on-line survey and sharing your ideas.
Women In Technology
Are you a woman in the IT industry? If so, get in touch with this group and benefit from their support, education and personal development tips. WIT focuses on career development for women in IT and gives you networking opportunities and best of all – they have fun. This is a vibrant group that aims to make the IT industry strong and smart. Professional Organisations’ Websites.
APESMA
This is the official website of the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers in Australia. Access the web site to read newsletters and get advice on line. If you join the association you can access services on career, finance, lifestyle and information. Memberships are available for undergraduate students.
Ausbiotech
Ausbiotech is the national body of companies and individuals dedicated to the development and success of the Australian biotechnology industry. It provides networking opportunities and the web site lists news and events and information on education, training and careers.
AUSIMM
The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy represent the interests of professionals associated in all facets of the mining, exploration and minerals processing industries.
Australian Computer Society
This association represents Information & Communication Technology ICT professionals. It encourages further study and development of ICT and promotes to industry and the community. It also sets the standards and code of ethics for the profession. The web site has professional development and IT careers information and information on certification, conferences, seminars and publications.
Australian Information Industry Association
The association leads and represents the information industry to government, industry and the community. It provides forums for meeting and networking with others in the industry and the web site has information on careers, presentations, events and news.
Australian Interactive Multimedia Industry Association
AIMIA represents Australian creators and developers of digital media by setting high standards, keeping you up-to-date with industry news, informing government and organising events and awards.
Australian Mathematical Society
For those keen on mathematics, this is a national society for the mathematics profession in Australia. It promotes maths in the community and the importance of choosing maths as a subject in high school to aid your choice in careers. Log on to the web site to check out the publications and conferences.
Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists
The society has an interest in the quality and future of the geophysics industry. It encourages research and promotes the industry to ensure the future supply of talented and highly skilled geophysicists. The web site lists events and conferences, publications and meetings to encourage building of networks in the industry.
The Institute of Engineers Australia
The Institute represents, supports and develops the engineering profession and encourages engineers to strive for excellence so that they can reach their full potential. The Institution promotes and advances the science and practice of engineering to ensure that the community is well served.
PESA
The Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia is a national organisation looking after the interests of all professionals and practitioners in the petroleum industry. It promotes professional and technical excellence and encourages discussion of issues effecting the industry. It also encourages continued education.
Queensland Society for Computers and the Law
There has been an increase in the use of technology in the courts and there are also great legal impacts on the high tech technology industry. The society provides the opportunity for both industries to work together and discuss issues at seminars.
Software Engineering Australia
This professional industry association is for software engineers and aims to raise awareness of the software engineering profession and encourage innovation, best practice and high quality. There are many events and briefings, conferences and training organised by the association. The web site also lists job vacancies and even provides a technical library and software journal.
Queensland Universities’ Websites
Bond University
Australian Catholic University Queensland
Central Queensland University
Griffith University
James Cook University
Queensland University of Technology
The University of Queensland
University of Southern Queensland
University of the Sunshine Coast
Teachers and Staff Websites
Australian Association of Careers Counsellors
Looking for a new career or even a change in career direction? This is a national association of practitioners that provide careers services like counselling, resume preparation, tests to evaluate abilities, career planning and career systems for employees. Members also enjoys social events and professional support.
Australian Science Teachers Association
The association looks after the interests of primary, secondary and tertiary level science teachers. The web site has information on the latest conference and events, competitions, teachers awards and National Science Week.
Education Queensland
This site provides huge amounts of information on almost any topic to do with education. It is designed for students, teachers, parents and others in Queensland and addresses issues like higher education, learning and researching, news and articles and reports.
STAQ
If you are a teacher or student of the fascinating subject of science, this is a professional association to support science and education. It coordinates activities to bring together teachers from primary, secondary or tertiary levels.