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New Year New Career
Time for a new career?Read on to explore just
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One click to a new careerLiving in a rural area complicated
part-time fi refi ghter Jai Galliott’s
dream of studying towards a PhD.
It all changed when he discovered he could
study his degree online, without leaving his
home or job, through Open Universities
Australia (OUA).
Mr Galliott jumped at the chance and enrolled
in a Bachelor of Arts from Macquarie University
through OUA, and found studying online
provided him with a level of fl exibility that wasn’t
on offer at a traditional university.
With online education, university fi tted in
around Mr Galliott’s life. His work roster,
social life and personal commitments didn’t
need to be sacrifi ced. “Unlike some people,
I didn’t have a ‘dream job’, so I devoted
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A leader in online education, OUA provides
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According to OUA Chief Executive Paul
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dream they’ve long
considered, but cast
aside because it all
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“Working professionals can
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Mr Wappett said.
Enrolment can easily
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Working
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careers, enhance their skills
or gain a competitive edge
over their colleagues by
studying when and where
they want, without being
restricted to a given
timetable.”
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Changing careers is a huge decision – before you make the leap ask yourself these questions.What’s the plan?
A successful career change can take
months to work through. Having a
detailed strategy in relation to training,
research and fi nances is essential. Do
your research and gather plenty of
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Do you want a new career or a
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Don’t make the mistake of confusing
hating your current job with hating your
current career. If you don’t like your
workplace it’s easier to move on than
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Are your CV and job-search
skills up-to-date?
If it’s been a while between job interviews
take the time to network, work on your
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Do you have the necessary
skills and experience?
Transferable skills are important but
make sure you bridge the gap between
your old and new careers through
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Are you making the change for
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Don’t let your parents, partner or anyone
else sway your decision. You have to
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Worldwide opportunity with The Redpath GroupThe Redpath Group is a growing and innovative mining
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There are numerous opportunities with Redpath for global travel and career advancement in more than 13 different countries and the company offers multiple avenues to a new career including training and development opportunities with experienced personnel.
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“The summer vacation work allows students to get hands-on experience in underground mining and high performing students are offered vacation work during the winter months in addition to being fast tracked in the graduate program intake,” she said.
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New Year New CareerGain qualifi cations for a unique careerIf you’ve ever thought about a career in dermal
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AACDS is a registered training organisation specialising
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WA facing nursing shortageWith unemployment on the rise in Australia,
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One such occupation is nursing and the Health Workforce Report 2025 predicts a defi cit of between 12,000 and 16,000 nurses in Western Australia by the year 2025.
“The university sector alone isn’t able to provide for all health care education needs across Western Australia,” Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA) General Manager Shane Wylie said.
“Smaller institutions such as TAFEs and private RTOs have to play a key role in combating this predicted shortfall.”
Having recognised the need for quality training in the nursing sector, the Federal and State governments are providing subsidies to eligible students to make training more affordable and allow TAFEs and private RTOs to devote many resources to ensuring quality training.
It is not uncommon for training delivery to blend classroom, online and practical learning, giving students variety as well as an opportunity to gain hands-on experience before entering the workforce.
The nursing industry is not often seen as very attractive, however it is a highly rewarding profession for those wanting to make a difference in others lives and for those wanting a secure profession in the long term.
Nurses are often on-hand to assist those who not only require physical assistance, but emotional support as well and they often serve as a conduit between patients, their families and other medical staff, making them an invaluable part of healing and communication processes.
The university
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care education needs
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Transform your life with a postgrad degree from Curtin.Curtin off ers WA’s largest range of postgraduate degrees. All courses are designed in collaboration with industry leaders, so you will come out equipped with skills that are not only practical and relevant, but also highly desirable. What’s more, we off er fl exible study options, including evening and weekend classes, short courses and online access.
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Real estate – a varied and fl exible careerIf you’re looking for a career with more fl exibility, why not try working in the real estate industry?
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Executive Manager of REIWA Learning Liz
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A logical place to workFor those searching for a new career path, have a look at Linfox Logistics.
“Linfox provides a sophisticated range of
supply chain solutions, operating more than
3.8 million square metres of warehousing
and 5000 vehicles across 10 countries,”
Linfox Group Manager of Communications
Asia Pacifi c Gary Max said.
Servicing some of the world’s largest
resources, retail and consumer brands,
Linfox is set apart from its competitors by its
emphasis on safety and training.
“Safety is a top priority at Linfox – we have an
experienced team of driver trainers to ensure
our people are equipped with the skills to
operate competently and confi dently,” Mr
Max said. “We also employ warehouse
operators, forklift drivers, OH&S experts
and offi ce professionals. The list is endless.”
Linfox offers a range of training and long-
term career growth opportunities.
“In 2012, around 200 Linfox employees
graduated from a variety of Linfox College
programs and courses, including self-
managed online courses and tertiary
qualifi cations,” Linfox Recruitment,
Planning and Strategy Manager Ms
McConachy said.
Linfox is also committed to employing a
diverse workforce. “Some women don’t
consider driving as a career path because
there’s a misconception that drivers work
a long way from home for long periods of
time,” Ms McConachy said. “But Linfox
offers a variety of contract hours and
working arrangements.”
REIWA Learning trainer Andrew Sherwood with a student.
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SHOULD’VE, WOULD’VE, COULD’VE? NOW YOU CAN.Postgraduate enrolments now open.With Open Universities Australia you can study a postgraduate course online with leading universities, in your own time. So don’t think about what could’ve been and enrol today.
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A great decisionExtra qualifi cations can take you a long way in a career, which is something Beata Brennan has realised.
Currently working as a Senior Manager at
St George in the Corporate and Business
Bank, Ms Brennan is also completing a
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at
Curtin Graduate Business School.
The highly-qualifi ed and experienced
student, who has an undergraduate degree
at the University of Toronto, Canada and
a postgraduate degree from Jagiellonian
University, Poland, said it took her some
time to decide to do further study.
“It took me about three years to make the
decision to undertake further study as I felt
that I was at the right point in terms of my
career as well as personal circumstances,”
Ms Brennan said. “However, once I made
the decision to study I feel it’s been the best
experience.” Ms Brennan said the course
also allowed her to promote her passion.
“My personal passion is women in
leadership and I feel that the MBA is one
way in which I can promote this cause,”
she said.
“It provides a generalist
overview of all aspects
relating to business, from
people to strategy to
fi nance and therefore is
invaluable.”
On top of the career
opportunities, the
fl exibility and location of the school suited
Ms Brennan’s lifestyle.
“If I know that I will need to travel at work
for a time period, then I will elect to study
online for a particular trimester and then
revert back to ‘in class’ when I know
I will be based in Perth,” she
said.
“I don’t know what the
future holds for me
however I think the
MBA makes me
more than ready
to achieve any
plans or ambitions
I have.”
Why do postgraduate study?A postgraduate degree can help
you move forward in your career.
Curtin University offers fl exible
postgraduate courses across
a range of disciplines – from
graduate certifi cate to PhD.
You can complete a postgraduate degree
either through coursework or research.
Both options offer further research
opportunities, additional training and skills,
professional development – providing a
means to enter the workforce at a higher
salary level, progress your career or
change career paths.
Postgraduate students are recognised
for qualities such as professionalism,
resilience, resourcefulness, patience and
being results-focused self-starters – all
qualities valued by employers.
Obtaining a postgraduate qualifi cation
may also help you to distinguish yourself
to current and future employers.
If you are thinking of studying a
postgraduate degree, but don’t
know what your options are, try
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This simple, three-step questionnaire
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It took me about three years to make
the decision to undertake further study as I felt that
I was at the right point in terms of my career as well as personal
circumstances.”
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Come and be part of Linfox. We lead the way in safety, training and innovation and offer a range of
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