From the Careers Office
Career Counselling
For any students wanting to discuss career information, post-schooling pathways, job skills etc. please see Mrs Dyer in the Careers Office.
Phone: (07) 3010 1158
Email: adyer@slc.qld.edu.au
Careers Website
For the latest information, we recommend visiting our Careers Platform. There, you can access up to date resume and cover letter templates, gain insights into work experience opportunities in 2024, explore presentation slides used in information sessions for both students and parents, make a tax file number application and explore university study options while still in school.
University Open Days
Tertiary Open Days offer invaluable opportunities for individuals to explore potential career paths, connect with industry professionals, and gain insights into specific areas of interest. At these events, prospective students can explore academic offerings, campus life and speak to lecturers and current students about future study and employment. These events offer immersive experiences, including facility tours, lectures, and interactions with faculty and students. See below for upcoming dates and times.
QTAC Key Dates
Queensland Year 12 students can start their QTAC Application and they can register for their ATAR in the ATAR Portal from 1 August and should be reminded to do so with their personal email address not a school one! We still rate our Hot tips: Your ultimate guide to a successful QTAC application blog and would love for you to share it with any new staff you have that may wish to know more.
ATAR Release - 13 December
QTAC will release the ATAR to students 9am 13 December. ATAR Reports will be available via the QTAC School Portal for authorised users at 12pm 13 December.
Where to find QTAC
QTAC are on the road; come say hello and have a chat. We will be at the following Career Expos and Open Days in July.
21 July - UniSC Open Day (Moreton Bay)
7 July - Bond Open Day
28 July - QUT Gardens Point Open Day
28 July - QUT Kelvin Grove Open Day
Scholarship Information
At our Tertiary Scholarships Evening, 7 universities provided information on the scholarship application process. These slides have now been made available on the careers page of Lauries Learning Gateway. See link below:
Australian Government School Leaver program
We are excited to share a fantastic opportunity with the Australian Government for 2023/24 Year 12 school leavers who are ready to kick-start their careers.
Applications for the 2025 Australian Government School Leaver Program will be opening on 7 August and closing on 28 August. We have positions available across over 20 participating Australian Government agencies in Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
Read more about the school leaver program here: Australian Government School Leaver Program
We’ll be holding the following online information sessions for anyone wanting to learn more. The Schedule for our information sessions is below and can be accessed using the Microsoft Teams link.
Thursday 01 August
4.00-4.30pm AEST
Thursday 08 August
4.00-4.30pm AEST
Thursday 15 August
4.00-4.30pm AEST
Thursday 22 August
4.00-4.30pm AEST
Pathways into Queensland Universities
There are many different pathways that will see you gain entry into an undergraduate course/degree at Queensland universities. It's important to do your pathway research as you need to choose an appropriate and achievable pathway at the end of Year 12. Check out the pathways offered at the following universities to see which may suit you and your Year 12 results best. Please see Mrs Dyer in the careers office for more information.
- Bond – Pathways into Bond
- Christian Heritage - Pathways and Credit Transfer
- CQUniversity - Entry pathways
- Federation University - Pathways
- Griffith University - Admission Pathways
- James Cook University - Pathways and Preparation
- Queensland University of Technology - Admission Pathways Guide
- Southern Cross University - Pathways Programs
- Torrens University - University entry pathways
- The University of Queensland - Consider your pathway options
- University of New England - Entry Pathways
- University of Southern Queensland - Pathways to Uni
- University of Sunshine Coast - Uni pathways and bridging programs
SLConX - Information Technology, Cyber and Web Design
On Tuesday, our SLConX event in ERPAC focused on Information Technology, Cyber Security and Web Design. Families had the opportunity to hear from alumni currently working in these industries and learn about the diverse and in-depth career options available.
MS AMY DYER
Careers Counsellor