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Careers & Employment
Use the links below to investigate career opportunities for you.
Professional organisations such as ANZCA, PRIA and the SA Writers' Centre provide thought leadership in their respective disciplines and professional development opportunities, such as seminars and workshops so that professionals remain on the cusp in their fields.
Final year students are encouraged to investigate joining associations (if they meet membership criteria) that relate to industries in which they would like to pursue a career. Member associations often stage regular networking opportunities which are also invaluable (particularly in Adelaide) for meeting people in industry and hearing about employment opportunities.
You may also like to visit Career Hub, where University of Adelaide students and graduates can search for:
- Employment opportunities: graduate, vacation, international, degree related jobs (p/t & temporary), work experience and employment scholarships
- Upcoming events: employer recruitment presentations, careers fairs, industry networking events and employment preparation workshops
- Career resources: fact sheets, links, news and faqs
Take a look at what's on offer in Career Hub right now...
Useful Career Development Websites
| Web Addresses | Description |
|---|---|
| http://www.graduatecareers.com.au/GCA/ | Graduate Careers Australia (GCA) produces a range of graduate-related publications and research that informs students, employers and careers practitioners about industry and salary trends, graduate employment opportunities and career development. |
| www.myfuture.edu.au | Comprehensive guide that includes articles, useful links and employment information. |
| http://jobguide.dest.gov.au | Provides indepth view of a range of occupations and their education or training pathways. |
| http://www.vacancies.sa.gov.au/asp/public/Home.aspx | The South Australian Government's notice of vacancies website, including the SA Government Graduate Register, links to teaching and non-teaching advertisements in DECS, and careers with the South Australian Police. |
| http://jobsearch.gov.au | Up-to-date job opportunities by location. |
| The Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) rrepresents public relations and communication professionals in Australia. It has established high standards of practice for the PR industry. | |
| www.volunteeringsa.org.au | Details a wide range of volunteering opportunities in South Australia. |
| Australian and New Zealand Communications Association (ANZCA) is the professional association for teachers, researchers and practitioners in communications in Australia and New Zealand. They interpret communications broadly, to incorporate areas such as media and cultural studies, professional fields such as journalism, advertising and public relations, digital media and Internet studies, organisational and interpersonal communication, and areas of the creative, visual and performing arts. | |
| www.sacoss.org.au | South Australian Council for Social Service - an excellent opportunity to connect with the non-government and community sector, keep informed on the latest news and policy development, understand issues facing disadvantaged people and keep updated on employment opportunities in the sector. |
The South Australian Writers' Centre acts as a resource centre for writers of all ages and experiences. They focus on writing activities and work with a wide range of organisations to promote and encourage writers and literature in society. They assist new and established writers on every aspect of writing, such as publishing, performing and presentation and have a vast range of useful reference books and a library. | |
| http://www.goingtouni.gov.au/ | Everything you need to know about higher education for students in Australia. |
| http://www.nationalcareerdevelopmentweek.com.au/ | Use this resource to learn more about career development and careers events. |
