Careers information and advice
Participating institutions
The course descriptions in the course search give a list of possible career opportunities for your chosen course.
School careers advisers
The careers adviser at your school will have current careers advice and information.
Publications
Check your local library, bookstore and newsagent for books and resources on careers. The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) has an online Job Guide.
Professional organisations
You may be able to get career information from societies, institutes or associations established for each of the professions, such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. For contact details look under 'Organisations - Business and Professional' in the Sydney Yellow Pages or the DEEWR online Job Guide.
Centrelink Career Information Centres
Centrelink's Career Information Centres provide free information about education, training and employment options and pathways. This assistance is available to everyone and specialist staff are employed to assist you in making informed decisions about your future.
OZJAC – The Australian Course and Careers Database
OZJAC is the Australian courses and careers database managed by Hobsons and is available on CD and the web.
OZJAC has descriptions of more than 12 000 courses offered by universities, TAFE institutes and registered training organisations across Australia. You can search for courses in lots of different ways and view, print or save course profiles. Also included are descriptions of universities, TAFE institutes and registered training organisations, job descriptions, industry data and career information, and general information topics.
OZJAC CD and OZJAC Online are available at subscribing sites, including many schools, career advisory centres, libraries, TAFE providers and universities.
