Careers

Academic

Conduct research and teach university students in an area of specialisation.

Accountant

Analyse, report and give advice on the financial dealings of a company or client to maximise economic efficiency and profitability.

Actuary

Develop and apply actuarial, mathematical, statistical and quantitative methods to solve problems in business, finance, research and engineering.

Advertising Professional

Create ideas to be used in the development of advertising and communication programs, and plan and execute advertising campaigns.

Advertising and Public Relations Manager

Manage direct advertising, public relations, sales and marketing activities within an organisation.

Agricultural Consultant

Use your skills to advise on the production, processing and distribution of farm products.

Agricultural Scientist

Help improve agricultural productivity, profitability and sustainability through scientific examination of commercial plants, animals and cultivation techniques.

Analyst

Use your skills to define software requirements, identify specifications and guide program design and development.

Anatomist or Physiologist

Examine the anatomy or physiology of humans for a wide range of practical applications.

Anthropologist

Develop skills to enable you to explore origin, development and functioning of human societies and cultures.

Archaeologist

Examine the remains of human cultures to uncover the history, customs and lifestyles of previous inhabitants.

Architect

Combine your creative and practical elements to develop concepts, plans, specifications and detailed drawings for buildings and other structures.

Architectural Draftsperson

Use your skills to prepare drawings and plans, and liaise with builders and contractors to complete the architectural concept.

Archivist

Use your skills to devise preservation methods, analyse and document records and historically valuable documents.

Artistic Director

Produce artistic media, direct artistic policies for performing arts organisations, prepare and present news, sports, music, information and events on television and radio.

Arts Administrator or Manager

Coordinate and manage artistic and cultural venues, events and projects.

Arts Professional

Communicate ideas, impressions and facts through media, interpret compositions such as a musical scores and scripts for performance.

Astronomer

Examine planets, stars, galaxies and other objects in the observable universe and use this information for theoretical and practical purposes.

Audiologist

Assess hearing, hearing disorders and provide non-medical management and rehabilitation of hearing loss and associated communicative disorders.

Auditor

Audit accounting systems, methods and financial statements, manage funding and financial risk, administer and review corporate compliance activities.

Author

Create original pieces of written work - poetry, novels, short stories, biographies, web logs, plays or scripts for publication or performance.

Biochemist

Research the chemistry of living organisms to improve medicine, veterinary science, agriculture, environmental science and manufacturing.

Biologist

Examine anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of living organisms to reveal how they function and interact in the environment.

Biotechnologist

Examine anatomy, physiology and characteristics of living organisms and isolated biological molecules, develop new materials for practical use.

Botanist

Examine plant biology for conservation and management of natural resources, agriculture, forestry, horticulture, medicine and biotechnology.

Business Administration Manager

Design and direct corporate, financial, human resource, policy, planning, research and development programs and guidelines within organisations.

Business and Systems Analyst

Formulate system requirements, develop system plans and documentation, and customise systems to meet users' business needs.

Cardiac Technician

Operate a range of specialist equipment providing data for the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.

Cardiologist

Diagnose and treat human heart disease using specialist testing, diagnostic and medical techniques.

Chemical Engineer

Design and coordinate manufacturing facilities and methods to convert raw materials into functional products.

Chemist

Examine physical and chemical properties of substances, develops and monitor chemical processes and production.  

Chief Executive

Create, direct and review the programs and operations of organisations, represent constituencies in parliaments and local government authorities.

Chief Information Officer

Create and direct information and communications technology (ICT) strategies, plans and operations to ensure ICT infrastructure supports an organisation's overall operations and priorities.

Civil Engineer

Design, construct, operate and maintain water supply systems and schemes, sewerage systems, transportation systems and large buildings or structures.

Commissioned Officer

Enhance organisational, geographical and operational units with high level management for the defence forces, fire and police services.

Company Secretary

Implement decisions of the board of directors and ensure company compliance with Acts of Parliament and government regulations.

Computer Network Professional

Examine and advise on network architecture and development, implement and configure network hardware and software, and provide user support.

Conservation Officer

Develop and implement programs and regulations to protect natural resources.

Contract, Program and Project Administrators

Contribute to staff selection, training and development, contract variation, conditions of employment and other staffing issues within an organisation.

Copywriter

Your analytical skills will enable you to interpret potential market reactions to write advertising materials with impact.

Corporate General Manager

Manage organisations independently, or through a team of senior executives, to implement policy objectives, increase profit and assert market dominance.

Corporate Services Manager

Direct and coordinate the overall administration of an organisation.

Corporate Treasurer

Manage corporate funding, liquidity and financial risk associated with the profitable development and operation of an organisation.

Counsellor

Assist people to develop their self knowledge and take positive action to consider their options and develop and achieve personal goals through therapy and consultation.

Credit and Loans Officer

Evaluate and process applications for credit or loans, control and process accounts in commercial enterprises.

Curator - Gallery or Museum

Manage, organise and develop museum collections, and conduct related research.

Customer Service Manager

Management of customer service teams and practices in order to maintain good customer relations

Dentist

Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries and abnormalities of teeth and gums, with preventive procedures, surgery and other specialist techniques

Developer Programmer

Design, develop, test, maintain and document program code and system and technical specifications

Doctor

Diagnose illnesses, disorders, injuries, and prescribe treatment

Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher

Be involved in planning and running education programs for young children

Economist

Use your skills to examine spending behaviour, production and distribution of goods, and apply relevant theories to forecast an organisation's economic situation

Editor

Manage production, correct written material, implement editorial policy, and decide content for publication and news items

Education Advisers and Reviewers

You will be involved in research education, develop course curricula and educational materials, and examine teachers' work and curriculum program results in school settings

Education Manager

Help to develop policy, inform course curricula and teaching methods, manage educational systems, recruitment, financial and physical resources

Electrical Engineer

Be involved in the design and manage the manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical systems

Electronics Engineer

Design, develop, test and maintain electronic parts and systems used in computers, communications, navigation, industry and entertainment

Engineer

Plan and coordinate the testing, construction, installation, maintenance, production schedules and work procedures of engineering projects.

Environmental Consultant

Advise on policies to determine design, implementation and modification of government or commercial environmental operations.

Environmental Engineer

Apply engineering knowledge to assess and manage the effects of human and other activity on the natural and built environment.  

Environmental Manager

Develop and apply an organisation's environmental management system to identify, solve and alleviate environmental issues for sustainable development.

Environmental Scientist

Develop modes of environmental conservation and decrease human impact through close examination of the environment.

Events Coordinator or Manager

Use your creative talents to organise and coordinate services for conferences, events, functions, banquets and seminars.

Exercise Physiologist

Assist sportspeople to achieve the best possible sporting performance, by applying knowledge and techniques in the area of physiology.

Film Director

Direct artistic and production aspects of film, television, radio and stage productions.

Film Producer

Create films, television programs, video productions or commercials by filming, adding sound and editing in digital or analogue format.

Finance Manager

Use your skills to plan, direct and coordinate financial and accounting activities of organisations.

Financial Broker

Trade commodities and arrange insurance and loans of money on behalf of clients as an independent agent.

Financial Dealer

Conduct financial market transactions on behalf of clients and offer advice on financial matters.

Financial Institution Branch Manager

Direct the local activities of bank branches, building societies and credit unions.

Financial Investment Adviser

Develop and implement financial plans and advise on tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans and real estate.

Financial Market Dealer

Buy and sell securities within financial markets and trade and distribute financial securities on behalf of financial institutions.

Fitness Instructor

Guide people towards fitness and well-being in health and fitness clubs, gymnasiums, sports centres and community recreation organisations.

Food Scientist

Use your skills to examine chemical and physical properties of substances to refine chemical processes, food production, and coordinate wine and spirits production.

Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer

Develop the policy and operational aspects of Australia's foreign policy and trade interests.

Forensic Scientist

Apply scientific procedures and techniques to the examination of potential evidence that may assist in legal investigations.

Gastroenterologist

Diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the human liver, stomach and associated organs.

General Manager

Your skills will enable you to manage organisations independently or through a team of senior executives to implement policy objectives, increase profit and assert market dominance.

Geneticist

Unravel the mysteries of DNA and genetics.

Geographer

Examine and analyse the relationships between human activities and the natural and built environment.

Geologist

Study the composition and structure of the earth to locate minerals and materials and advise on their extraction, and the environmental protection and rehabilitation of land after mining.

Geophysicist

Study the structure and composition of zones below the earth's surface by taking measurements using seismic, gravity, magnetic and electrical methods.

Geotechnical Engineer

Conduct survey work to analyse the likely behaviour of soil and rock placed under pressure by proposed structures which can have above and below ground foundations.

Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professional

Conduct diagnostic tests for patient assessment, provide health advice, develop health and safety promotions, administer pharmaceuticals.

Health Promotion Officer

Work with various groups to improve the health of individuals and the community.

Health and Welfare Services Manager

Plan and coordinate professional and administrative aspects of health and welfare programs and services.

Historian

Investigate human activity and the history of countries, organisations, eras, buildings, cultural heritage, particular events, people, and ideas or issues.

Human Resource Professional

Plan, administer and review an organisation's staff selection activities, training and development, the employment conditions and other staffing issues.

Insurance Broker

Represent insurance firms and sell insurance products to clients, including individuals and organisations.

Intelligence Analyst

Collect and analyse data to produce intelligence reports and develop and analyse government and commercial policies for design, implementation and modification.

Interpreter

Facilitate communications between people who do not speak the same language, by your knowledge of languages and cultures.

Investment Banker

Make informed decisions on behalf of your clients to ensure the best return on their financial investments.

Journalist

Write and edit news reports, commentaries and features for newspapers, magazines, electronic media and radio or television stations.

Laboratory Manager

A laboratory manager plans, organises, directs and coordinates the operations of a research or production laboratory.

Land Economist

Advise on administration, development and use of land and property.

Landscape Architect

Landscape architects research, plan, design and advise on the stewardship, conservation and sustainability of development of the environment and spaces, both within and beyond the built environment.

Lawyer

Negotiate legal matters by providing advice, writing documents, representing clients or presiding over civil and criminal law court proceedings.

Linguist

Study how languages are structured, learned and used and how they change through time.

Management Consultant

Examine organisational structures, methods, systems and procedures to solve organisational problems and streamline efficiency.

Managing Director

Create, direct and review major functions of industrial, commercial and government organisations independently or through subordinate executives.

Marine Biologist

Examine structures, functions, behaviours, interactions and environmental affects of organisms that live in the sea.

Market Research Analyst

Collect and analyse data and information to improve marketing and anticipate product demand.

Marketing Specialist

Identify market opportunities and advise on pricing and promotion of an organisation's products or services.

Mathematician

Apply mathematical principles to solve problems in sciences, technology, social sciences, business, industry and commerce.

Mechanical Engineer

Design and oversee development, installation, operation and maintenance of machinery; and solve practical engineering problems and improve efficiency.

Media Presenter

Media presenters work across a broad range of media depending on their specialist knowledge and experience.

Media Producer

Plan, administer and review activities concerned with artistic activities including publishing; production of films, television and radio programs; theatre; music and festivals.

Medical Administrator

Administer medical programs or clinical services in health service facilities, manage skilled medical employees, contribute to health service planning.

Medical Physicist

Study how physics can be applied in medicine

Metallurgist

Research, control and develop processes used in extracting minerals from ore (rock) for refining metals.

Meteorologist

Forecast weather and study the atmosphere to enhance the understandings of climate.

Microbiologist

Examine microscopic life to develop medical, veterinary, industrial and environmental applications.

Mining Engineer

Manage engineering aspects of extracting mineral resources from the earth.

Music Professional

Write, arrange, orchestrate, conduct and perform musical compositions.

Music Teacher

Develop students' interest in and appreciation of music through teaching theory, history and practical skills.

Musician

Perform, write, arrange, orchestrate and conduct musical compositions.

Network Administrator

Install and maintain hardware and software, manage user security and inventory documentation along with documenting fault resolution and ensuring server efficiency.

Network Analyst

Examine network architecture, recommend policies and strategies for designing, planning and coordinating an organisation's computer network.

Neurologist

Examine, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of the human brain, spinal cord, nervous system and muscle tissue.

Nurse

Assess, plan, provide and evaluate preventative, curative and rehabilitative care for patients, clients and residents in a wide variety of settings.

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Diagnose, treat and prevent disorders of female genital, urinary, rectal and reproductive organs, and care for women during pregnancy and childbirth.

Occupational Health Professional

Refine and apply policies and programs to ensure safe and healthy work conditions, assist injured staff with workers' compensation and rehabilitation.

Oncologist

Investigate, diagnose and treat patients with cancer using chemotherapy and biological therapy.

Paediatrician

Provide specialist medical services to children from birth up to and including adolescence.

Parliamentarian

Represent the peoples' interests in constituencies as elected members of national, state and territory parliaments and local government authorities.

Pathologist

Identify and diagnose the presence and stages of diseases and possible sources of infection in body tissues, fluids and other scientific specimens.

Pharmacist

Supply, dispense, manufacture and advise on the appropriate usage of medicines and drugs in hospitals; chemist shops and dispensaries; and community centres.

Physicist

Examine behaviour of the physical world at the most basic level for practical application in science and technology.

Podiatrist

Diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions affecting the lower extremity, especially of the foot and ankle.

Policy Analyst

Guide design, implementation and modification of government and commercial operations and programs through policy.

Policy and Planning Manager

Direct development of policy advice and strategic planning within government agencies, community not-for-profit organisations or companies.

Primary School Teacher

Educate primary school children to develop literacy and numeracy skills and help guide their physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth.

Program or Project Manager

Coordinate programs, special projects and support services, including management of staff and resources to ensure project completion is on time and within budget.

Psychiatrist

Diagnose, treat and prevent human mental, emotional and behavioural disorders with medical knowledge.

Psychologist

Examine human behaviour, treat and counsel people to reduce behavioural and psychological problems for improved quality of life

Public Relations Professional

Develop, refine and coordinate an organisation's presentation methods to clients, the public and stakeholders and oversee the internal information flow.

Radio Director

Direct the artistic and production aspects of radio productions.

Recreation Officer

Develop, support and coordinate sport and recreation programs and services for the benefit of the community

Recruitment Consultant

Interview applicants to determine their job requirements, preferences and skills, assess their training needs and help employers find suitable staff.

Research and Development Manager

Plan, administer and review the Research and Development program and activities of an organisation.

Rheumatologist

Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries and deficiencies of human joints, muscles and soft tissue

School Principal

Provide educational leadership for schools and their communities.

School Psychologist

Investigate learning and teaching, and develop psychological techniques to foster the development and skills of students in a school setting.

Secondary School Teacher

Inspire and teach secondary school students in a variety of subject areas.

Social Worker

Help people manage personal and social problems, either directly or through programs that benefit groups or communities.

Software Engineer

Design, customise, document, test, implement, install and support computer software applications and systems.

Software and Applications Programmer

Ensure computer applications meet user needs by writing, testing and maintaining computer programs.

Sports Administrator

Manage and promote sporting clubs or associations, obtain corporate sponsorship and refine the rules and structure of that sport.

Sports Scientist

Apply techniques and understandings of medicine, physiology, motor control, biomechanics and psychology to enhance sporting performance.

Stage Director

Direct and take responsibility for the overall production of stage performances.

Statistician

Design and apply statistical techniques to collect and analyse data for science, technology, medicine, business, finance and government.

Stockbroker

Buy and sell stocks and bonds on behalf of clients.

Surgeon

Operate to repair injuries, correct deformities, prevent and treat diseases and improve human body functions and appearance.

Systems Administrator

Customise, troubleshoot and maintain operating systems, server hardware, software and databases for system integrity, security, backup and performance.

Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages

Assist teachers with, or tutor students whose first language is not English to gain english proficiency.

Television Director

Direct artistic and production aspects of television productions.

Toxicologist

Reveal the harmful effects of chemicals on living organisms by examining the symptoms, mechanisms, treatments and detection of biological poisoning.

Training and Development Professional

Develop, refine and implement training and development programs to ensure staff develop the skills and competencies required in an organisation.

Translator

Convert the writings of one language to another, retaining the precise meaning of the original text.

University Lecturer

Inspire and teach tertiary students; lecture and conduct research projects on your area of passion.

Urban Designer

Deliver solutions for the needs of cities and neighbourhoods as an urban designer.

Urban and Regional Planners

Generate plans and policies controlling the use of urban and rural land, advise on economic, environmental and social factors affecting land use.

Visual Arts Professional

Create visual concepts and forms through painting, sculpting, drawing, printmaking, carving, performance, music, film, photography and computers.

Web Administrator

Design, build and maintain websites and provide web technology solutions and services.

Web Designer

Design information for visual and audio communication, publication and display using print, film, electronic, digital, visual and audio media.

Web Developer

Develop and maintain web pages with contemporary software packages.

Workplace Relations Adviser

Advise on workplace relations policies and problems, and represent industrial, commercial, union, employer or other parties in employment negotiations.

Zoologist

Examine animal characteristics, functions, ecology and environments for wildlife management, conservation, agricultural and medical applications.

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