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.
Upcoming Events at SLC
Aussie Athletes Agency – Information evening
SLC students in year 9 - 12 and their parents/caregivers are invited to attend.
Information Session will take place from 5.00pm - 6:30pm on Tuesday 7 May 2024 in McElligott Theatre.
Please complete this form if you would like to attend.
National Careers Week – Guest Speaker
SLC students in year 9 - 12 and their parents/caregivers are invited to attend.
Session will take place in McElligott Theatre from 5:00 – 6:15pm on Monday 13 May 2024.
Guest speakers will discuss their story around uncertainty after year 12 and the pathway they took toward successful and rewarding careers.
Please complete this form by Wednesday 8 May 2024 if you would like to attend.
SLConX - Digital Media and Business/Finance/Law
Event being held from 5:00pm - 6:30pm on Tuesday 28 May 2024 on Level 5 of ERPAC for students in Year 9 - 12 and their parents/caregivers
Please complete this form by Wednesday 22 May 2024 if you would like to attend.
National Careers Week: Resume Writing Workshop / Practice Job Interview Session
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Thursday 16 May
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Resume writing workshop: Please register your interest in Resume Writing Workshop here: Resume workshop
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Rice 1 - MT
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Friday 17 May
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Practice Job Interviews: Students provided with example jobs to apply for both academic and vocational. Please register your interest in Practice Job Interview here: Practice Job Interview
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Rice 1 – Lunch
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Final chance to submit your ANU application
You can submit your university application now and know where you’re heading before you leave school. Your application to ANU involves several steps. They have explained each of these steps in detail to make it easier for you to apply as well as helpful information on how to start your application. Click here to watch their video guide to completing the ANU application form. It contains helpful tips and detailed instructions on the application process. They also have a frequently asked questions section that will assist you to putting together a successful application. Applications close on 13 May 2024.
UCAT ANZ applications closing date reminder
Candidates taking the UCAT ANZ in 2024 for entry to some health related courses in Australia and New Zealand universities in 2025 should note these key dates. Deadline times are 11.59pm AEST - Australian Eastern Standard Time. A reminder that the closing date to apply to sit for UCAT is 17 May 2024.
International Nurses Day Event
START QUT
Applications for the Semester 2 intake of START QUT are open until 31 May 2024. Students currently in Grade 11 who are interested in completing a university subject whilst still at high school are welcome to apply for this program (the range of course offerings and entry requirements are available on the QUT website, using the above link). Any students considering this must contact Mr Malcolm in the Diverse Learning team (bmalcolm@slc.qld.edu.au).
Griffith University – Upcoming Events
Head Start Program
Griffith University Head Start program helps motivated Year 11 and 12 students accelerate their tertiary studies and gain credit towards a degree while they’re still at school. Successful completion of Head Start also provides guaranteed entry to over 70 single and double degrees from across a range of study areas.
Learn more: www.griffith.edu.au/head-start
MS AMY DYER
Careers Counsellor
