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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

myself to study,” he said.

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

seemed too hard.

“Working professionals can

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Mr Wappett said.

Enrolment can easily

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Working

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over their colleagues by

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they want, without being

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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

new job?

Don’t make the mistake of confusing

hating your current job with hating your

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Are your CV and job-search

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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Linfox Group Manager of Communications

Asia Pacifi c Gary Max said.

Servicing some of the world’s largest

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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

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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

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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.”

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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

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The highly-qualifi ed and experienced

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time to decide to do further study.

“It took me about three years to make the

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Ms Brennan said. “However, once I made

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“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

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relating to business, from

people to strategy to

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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

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You can complete a postgraduate degree

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Postgraduate students are recognised

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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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