From the Careers Office
Career Counselling
For any students wanting to discuss career information, post-schooling pathways, job skills etc. please see Ms Amy 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.
Term 2 Date Claimers
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Year 12 Careers Assembly
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Tuesday 29 April
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Opportunity for Careers and VET to speak with the year 12 cohort regarding opportunities throughout the year.
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Year 12 cohort
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National Careers Week
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12 - 18 May
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Guest speakers; resume writing workshop; mock interviews; VET presentations.
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Audience: Students in Years 9 -12
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Industry Breakfast
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Thursday 22 May
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Opportunities to connect with community and promote ways to connect with careers, VET and curriculum.
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Audience: Community members
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SLConX (Trades)
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Monday 2 June
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Old Boy guest speakers to present on their careers in trades.
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Audience: Parents and students in Years 9 - 12
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Brisbane Careers and Employment Expo
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Thursday 12 June
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Excursion to the Brisbane Careers and Employment Expo at the Convention Centre.
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Audience: Year 10 cohort
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Work experience
Click here to register for SCIPS work experience at St Laurence's College. The registration code is 17949
This is an opportunity for students to experience work integrated learning in an industry of interest.
Date: 23 - 27 June
Registration due: Friday 2 May
Audience: Years 10 - 12
Pathways to Medicine
Click here for information about the pathways to studying Medicine.
UQ updates
2026 Undergraduate Guide
UQ's 2026 Guide is now available here. In the Guide you will find information on:
- Life at UQ
- Learning at UQ
- Applying to UQ
- Study at UQ
- Other information
It's never too early to start your research!
QUT updates
The QUT Future You Summit is an exclusive opportunity for Year 11 and 12 students to engage with leading researchers, explore career pathways, and connect with like-minded peers.
The week-long program will take place in the first week of the June/July school holidays, 30 June - 4 July 2025.
Students will experience university life firsthand, accessing QUT’s world class facilities across both Brisbane campuses and participating in an immersive program covering all QUT study areas. Students will participate in four practical experiences from one of eleven discipline streams (see discipline stream options below).
Many past Summit participants have gone on to study at QUT - read their stories and see where the Summit could take your students: QUT - Future starts now for first years
Applications close Monday 31 March - encourage your students to apply today!
START QUT Webinar
On 1 April QUT will be hosting a START QUT webinar for Year 11 student who are wanting to study a Uni subject during Semester 2. With the START QUT program, you can receive a selection rank adjustment, gain potential credit towards a future degree at QUT and test drive university life. Click here to register to attend the webinar.
Griffith updates
Countdown to Uni
On Tuesday 29 April from 7 - 8pm Griffith University will be hosting a webinar where they will talk about everything you need to know to prepare for university life at Griffith. They'll cover key topics such as:
- How do I apply and make the most of my application?
- What alternative pathways are there into university?
- Can I get a scholarship?
- What’s university life really like?
Click here to find out more and to register.
Creative Arts Open Day
Sunday 18 May – Creative Arts Open Day (South Bank)
Griffith University – Pathways to Medicine
Pathways to Medicine at Griffith University information session
Online – Tuesday 1 April
Hear from Griffith University experts on the different pathways into the Doctor of Medicine. Each session includes a Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask questions directly to our admissions and degree experts.
Register your interest to recieve an invitation >
Film School Experience Week
Explore the opportunities of this unique program in Griffith's "Experience Week". This program gives you experience of the theoretical and practical requirements of Griffith Film School degrees and gives you a taste of student life at Griffith Film School. You will choose from:
- Film & Screen Media Production
- Animation
- Game Design & Production (change wording from just Games)
The experience weeks will be held during the winter school holidays from 10am - 4pm daily on the Southbank Campus:
- Week 1: 30th June - 4th July 2025; OR
- Week 2: 7th July - 11th July 2025
Click here for more information and to register and registrations close on 5 June.
Bond updates
Experience Bond's deliberately different approach to learning at Virtual Open Day, streaming to you live on Saturday, 5 April from 12pm AEST.
Discover why the Gold Coast is Australia’s favourite classroom. From our personalised attention to our exceptional graduate outcomes, Virtual Open Day is the place to uncover everything Bond University has to offer.
Register now to gain early access to exclusive content about all the possibilities at Bond and unlock the livestream on 5 April.
Career Exploration
STEM Jobs with no degree
Indeed have put together an article that looks at STEM careers that do not require a uni degree. They say that the expansive field of science, technology, engineering and maths offers a wide job market and a variety of careers. Many of those careers can start with on-the-job training, an associate degree or with a special certification. Even if you do not want to pursue a bachelor's degree, there are many STEM career options for you. Click here to read about:
- What are STEM jobs?
- What are STEM skills (and it's not all about Maths and Science only!)?
STEM jobs that don't require a four-year degree
Five top tips for aspiring science students
Are you curious about careers in science and contemplating a Bachelor of Science at uni? In partnership with Careers with STEM, QUT brings you insights from three scientists at different stages of their careers. Here are five essential tips to guide you on your path to a successful science career, drawing directly from the experts.
High industry demand for sustainable engineers
There is a strong demand for engineers with skills in sustainable infrastructure in Australia and globally as governments and industry make carbon reduction commitments. QUT’s 5-year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Master of Sustainable Infrastructure will equip you with the skills to lead and contribute to complex sustainable infrastructure projects. You will benefit from working with real-time modelling software to predict future infrastructure needs and consult on real-world challenges with industry partners.
Studying social work at uni
Studying social work can open up a wide variety of pathways outside of being a social worker. Ana kept her eyes open to different opportunities and managed to obtain a scholarship, meet the Minister of Education in Sydney and attended an event in Canberra to advocate for paid placements for social work students. Read more.
Vocational Opportunities
What is a VET course
Vocational education and training—or VET—is learning that directly relates to getting a job. The VET system delivers education and training services to students, jobseekers or persons who are already employed. VET also plays a significant role in senior school studies. School-based training allows you to study a recognised qualification while at school which can count towards your Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and/or Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). Click here to find out more about:
- VET qualifications
- Vocational graduate diploma
- Vocational graduate certificate
- Advanced diploma
- Diploma
- Certificate IV (4)
- Certificate III (3)
- Certificate II (2)
MS AMY DYER
Careers Counsellor