Disclaimer

Please note that this blog is intended for the students and parents associated with MacGregor State High School. Please check areas of interest as seen on the blog to confirm dates and other information as there will be occasions when dates will change and the information may not be included in the blog as it may not have been received by the school. Posts prior to July 2021 may have reference to different schools as this blog was initially developed for students when I was the Guidance Officer at another school.








Tuesday, 11 March 2014

ADF Work Experience

Work experience opportunities are available at HMAS Cairns for students who are considering a Navy career. The first placement for the year is to be held 1 - 4 April and there are still places available. Below is a link to the website where all QLD work experience opportunities are advertised, scroll down the list and look for WEP/00199/14 Navy Overview HMAS Cairns - its the 3rd placement listed: Jobs list - Work Experience


Other opportunities at HMAS Cairns in the months ahead are also listed on the website - keep scrolling through the list and you will find them. Cairns and region students are most welcome to apply for other work experience opportunities in Townsville - just be aware that you and your parent/guardian must organise suitable travel and accommodation to Townsville, as ADF cannot assist with these aspects for out of area students. Below are some of the other Work experience opportunities that are now confirmed and available:


Army Careers Visit - Lavarack Barracks, Townsville

The one day Army career days will run again this year. The day is targetted at (but not limited to) Yr 10 students and provides an overview of a range of Army career opportunities and insight into the Army lifestyle. Each visit can host 30 students max. Students must be 15 years or older to attend (this is Defence policy). Dates for this year's visits are:

Wednesday 7th May
Wednesday 20th August
Wednesday 10th September
Wednesday 12th November


An Army Careers day for Indigenous students will be held on Wednesday 30th April - more on this to come.


Air Force Careers Visit - RAAF Base Townsville

The one day Air Force career days will run again this year. The day is targeted at (but not limited to) Yr 10 students and provides an overview of a range of Air Force career opportunities and insight into the Air Force lifestyle. Each visit can host 20 students. Students must be 15 years or older to attend (Defence policy). Dates for this year's visits are:

Wednesday 26th March
Wednesday 28th May
Wednesday 30th July
Wednesday 17th September


Each visit is filled on a first in - first served basis. Note that students can also apply online for these visits.


Longer work experience placements

There are currently negotiations for 3 - 5 day work experience dates for this year. As placement opportunities are confirmed, they will be placed on to the DWEP website and you can view opportunities and apply online. Please let Jenny (Guidance Officer) or Carol (Senior Pathways Officer) know that you have submitted an application, as there will be paperwork for the school to complete! Please start checking the website regularly, a as placements are coming!!

 

4 Regiment - Royal Australian Artillery offer a terrific week for students interested in Artillery (big guns) and the program includes physical training, weapons training and battle simulation activities, familiarisation with sub units in the regiment, and the highlight is a day trip to Townsville Field Training Area where students observe the regiment as they participate in an Exercise, to see the full capabilities of the unit. The unit will take 6 students on each placement.

Below is a link to the website - in particular the webpage that has information about QLD placements. Save it to your favourites so you can check it regularly and see new opportunities as they arise: