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Recent Work Experience Opportunities
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The below opportunities require a Resume sent to careers@sfx.act.edu.au OR you can let us know that it is complete on the school careers Student Secure Area. If you need to write a resume you should log in to the school careers website here (or click register if you do not have a log in yet), and then go to simple resume and fill in the boxes. Many of these opportunities are time sensitive and some may lead to jobs so please act quickly for a chance to be considered. If we feel your resume may need some work, we will email you back with some suggestions. Good luck, and put your best foot forward!
Role type: Civil Construction - Ground works, pipe and trench laying
Location: Ginninderry
Dates Available: 28th September – 2nd October OR 6th – 9th October
Business: Huon Contractors
Requirements: Resume, white card and asbestos awareness, steel capped boots, high vis shirt and transportation to the site on Parkwood road at 7am
Role Type: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, City Planning, Engagement and Community Consultation, Marketing and Data Analysis
Location: City and Ginninderry
Dates Available: After school holidays
Business: Tait Network
Requirements: resume and a basic understanding of how to use IT including adobe and Microsoft packages, preferable that students also have a white card and asbestos awareness ticket however these are not essential
Role Type: Landscaping, planting, concreting, retaining walls, stonework, paving and earthwork
Location: City Wide
Dates Available: Any time
Business: Dan and Dan Landscaping
Requirements: resume and a desire to leave school and start a full time apprenticeship
Role Type: Landscaping, planting plants and trees, placing top soil and mulch, assisting and observing other trades on site such as concreters and will be assisting with concrete base preparation
Location: Ginninderry
Dates Available: 28th September - 2nd October OR 6th - 9th October
Business: Rams Constructions
Requirements: Resume, White card, Asbestos awareness, PPE (steel capped boots and high vis shirt), Transport to get to site at Ginninderry for a 6:50am start
Role Type: CIT Hospitality, Culinary and Tourism is offering work experience for Year 10 and College students.
Students will get to work in the CIT Restaurant during Term 4 on Thursday nights and Friday days.
If interested please come to the careers office for more information.
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Part-Time Jobs and Workforce News
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There is now a new space for Part Time Jobs on the Careers Website. This is kept up to date and the jobs included in this news letter will be taken from there.
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*Organisations and employers for the positions listed have not been vetted in anyway by St Francis Xavier College. They are publicly available on either indeed.com.au or seek.com.au and from the wording on the ad have been deemed of interest. Please advise the career advisor of any concerns regarding any communication with or experience at any place of employment. *
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Schools Based Apprenticeships and Trainee-ships (ASbAs)
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Australian School Based Apprenticeships (ASbAs)
What is an Australian School-Based Apprenticeship (ASbA)?
An ASBA offers students, 15 years of age or over, the opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised vocational qualification by combining paid work and training as part of their education program.
An ASBA fits within a student's study program whilst at school and can count toward their ACT Senior Secondary Certificate.
Training is provided by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). This may be the school, CIT or a private provider.
To be eligible for an ACT training contract an ASBA must:
- complete a minimum of 11 hours per week and a maximum of 20 hours per week if undertaking a Certificate II qualification. This includes eight hours of work and three hours per week of structured training
- complete a minimum of 15 hours per week and a maximum of 20 hours per week if undertaking a Certificate III qualification. This includes 12 hours of work and three hours per week of structured training.
What are the benefits of an ASBA?
Benefits include:
- valuable experience that provides pathways to future training and employment
- receiving, on successful completion, a nationally recognised vocational qualification along with the ACT Senior Secondary Certificate
- providing students with an opportunity to get a great head start in their career.
How to get started?
Students must contact the VET/ASBA Coordinator at their school and advise them of their intention to do an ASBA. The VET/ASBA Coordinator may also be able to assist in finding an employer.
If students are currently employed, they could discuss the possibility of converting their current job into an ASBA.
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ANZ Bank for Year 10/11 Indigenous student ASbA in Business Administration
starting in December in the Dickson and Canberra City branches.
Come to the student office ASAP if you are interested.
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The Australian Capital Training Institute (ACTI) has been approved to deliver the Diploma of Beauty as a School Based Apprenticeship (ASBA). ACTI specializes in delivering skills for the beauty industry, including:
- Cert III in Beauty services
- Diploma of Beauty Therapy
- Advanced Diploma of Laser and IPL
- Diploma of Leadership and Management
We have more employers than students and now with the ability to offer ASBA we would like to ask you to let any interested Students know of this new career option.
We would also like to invite you and your interested students to attend a meet and greet night at 26 Mort Street Braddon on Monday 21 September, 4:00 to 5:30pm on campus. We will have employers at the meet and greet along with potential students. The idea is to provide everyone an overview of ACTI, a tour of the campus and then a round table meeting between employers and students. The concept is to offer employers an opportunity to meet potential future apprentices but also for students to consider the employers and options available to them.
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To learn about ASbA opportunities and be part of a group of year 9's, 10's and 11's who are planning for their future email careers@sfx.act.edu.au with your name, your industries of interest and any specific questions you have about ASbAs and then come along to H2 at Recess on Monday. Bring your Recess and don't be late! (Laptops and Mobile Phones are permitted for communication with employers and training providers).
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POST SCHOOL - Apprenticeships
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If you are interested in leaving school before the end of year 12 to begin an apprenticeship be sure to come see us to work out if you have the points to leave with a Year 12 certificate or are old enough to leave without one and what the consequences might be for your future. There are some exciting full-time apprenticeships available below.
URGENT - Full time Mechanical Apprenticeship available at Rolfe Honda - Contact Careers@sfx.act.edu.au with your resume or come visit us ASAP if you are interested.
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1300 Apprenticeship - Engineering, Air Conditioning, Electrical, Telecommunications, Landscaping, Cabinetmaking
We look after a wide variety of vocations in locations across the ACT and are now looking to commence our intake for vacancies commencing later this year or early 2021.
Interviews will take place in the October school holidays at our office in CIT Bruce.
The apprenticeships on offer are in the following vocations:
- Engineering (light fabrication)
- Air-conditioning
- Electrical
- Telecommunications
- Landscaping
- Cabinetmaking
We are looking for candidates who have a genuine interest in these areas and ideally have some work placement or VET study while at school. For the majority of these vocations, driver's licence and own transport would be highly desirable and, in some cases, essential.
Interviews will be conducted throughout the October school holidays with a recruitment officer. You will also need to successfully pass 3 online aptitude tests (maths, comprehension, mechanical reasoning).
If you would like to be part of our spring intake in the ACT area, please Submit your resume and cover letter specifying which vocation you're interest in.
Suitable candidates only will be contacted for an interview.
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Carpentry Apprenticeship with Housing Industry Association - Group Training
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has a number of vacancies across various construction trades, namely Carpentry.
Click Here for the online recruitment portal.
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Landscaping, planting, concreting, retaining walls, stonework, paving and earthwork
Dan and Dan Landscaping
Requirements: Resume and a desire to leave school and start a full time apprenticeship
Come by the careers office to apply. Resume required.
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Role: Horticulture Apprentice with ACT Government
Closing Date: 25 September 2020
Division: City Services
Branch: City Presentation
Section: Place Management
Position Number: 41271, several
Position Title: Horticulture Apprentice
Classification: Apprentices
Apply on ACT Jobs website
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Plastering and Carpentry Apprenticeships
J&J Interiors is a family owned and orientated construction company, servicing the Canberra community for over 28 years.
We pride ourselves on our apprentice program with currently 18 apprentices, this well-develop program has turned out many highly qualified tradespeople.
Apartment & Office Fit-Out
Ceilings
Partitions
Drywalls
Carpentry
Plastering
Detail and bespoke Joinery
Fire Doors and Frames
Unit 1/92 Sawmill cct. Hume, ACT, 2620
Ph. 02 6162 3616
Email:
admin@jjinteriors.com.au
Full-time apprenticeships are now available in Plastering and Carpentry, as well as arranged apprenticeships for 2021 after studies and graduation.
Work experience placement is offered to students interested in the positions to gain an insight into the industry and role.
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APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION EVENING
Automotive Technician Apprenticeship
John McGrath Auto Group would like to extend an invitation to
VET / Career Co-ordinators, Students and Parents
To attend our Apprenticeship Information Evening on
Thursday 17th September 2020
At our Woden ACT - Ford Dealership
174 Melrose Drive Phillip ACT (Entrance via Divine Court Phillip)
Places are strictly limited
We anticipate employing up to 20 Apprentice Technicians for our 2021 intake
The presentation will provide information on applying for an
Automotive Technician Apprenticeship including:
How an Apprenticeship is structured and requirements for apprentices
Expectations of employers and employees
Rates of pay / hours and workplace conditions
Meet our Service Managers from across the John McGrath Auto Group
Short information presentations from training and industry representatives, including:
- Skills ACT
- Motor Traders Association NSW our Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
- Managers and staff from John McGrath Auto Group
Due to Covid-19 conditions, we will conduct 2 sessions on the evening. Bookings are essential and times will be strictly enforced. Unfortunately no ‘walk ups’ are permitted
- From 5.45pm to 6.30pm
- From 6.45pm to 7.30pm
Social distancing, contact register and hand / surface sanitising requirements will be adhered to.
If you are interested in attending, please contact our HR Department hr@jmcg.com.au
RSVP Tuesday 15th September 2020
Suzanne Sayers – HR Manager
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Wainwright Facades
Wainwright Facades are looking for a carpentry apprentice. They specialise in cladding and timber wall paneling.
Please contact - Joseph Wainwright the Director using the below contact details:
E: joseph@wainwrightfacadesgroup.com
Unit 5a, 15 Sheppard Street
Hume ACT 2620
*We recommend coming by the office first, as with our support you have a better chance of standing out from the crowd*
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Master Builders ACT is recruiting apprentices in carpentry, plumbing and civil construction for 2021. Attend our virtual information session on September 23 and hear from MBA trainers and field staff about the opportunities available and how to apply.
Date: Wednesday 23 September 2020
Time: 5pm
Location: Microsoft Teams Virtual Session (Link to be provided following registration)
Click here to register for this information session.
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*Organisations and employers for the positions listed have not been vetted in anyway by St Francis Xavier College. They are publicly available on either megt.com.au, austrg.com.au or sarinarusso.com.au and from the wording on the ad have been deemed of interest. Please advise the career advisor of any concerns regarding any communication with or experience at any place of employment. *
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Short Course and Door Openers
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Did you know that you can study external TAFE/CIT courses and potentially contribute the points to your Year 12 Certificate and open up more career and part time job opportunities at the same time? Check out these options below!
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UC Faculty of Arts and Design - School Holidays FREE Courses
Short courses for Year 11 and 12 students for coming school break. Click the link below to find out more.
Discover FAD
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Remember that if CIT does not have the short course for you, there is TAFE Digital as well as face to face TAFE campuses near by and many other online providers. Come by the Careers Office to discuss what short courses you would like to study while still at SFX.
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University and TAFE/CIT Events
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These blue buttons will direct you to the school careers website for more information. See below for University News and Events
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ADF - Virtual Information Sessions
Please see below the ADF Virtual Information National Schedule for the month of September.
To register please click on the following and scroll to the down the page to fine the event you would like to attend. https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/events
September National Virtual Information Sessions Schedule:
| 15/09/20 |
2:00pm |
Defence Careers Virtual Information Session |
| 15/09/20 |
4:00pm |
Defence Careers Virtual Information Session |
| 15/09/20 |
6:00pm |
Indigenous ADF Careers Virtual Information Session |
| 16/09/20 |
2:00pm |
Defence Careers Virtual Information Session |
| 16/09/20 |
6:00pm |
Navy General Entry Virtual Information Session |
| 17/09/20 |
10:00am |
Defence Careers Virtual Information Session |
| 17/09/20 |
2:00pm |
Royal Military College Virtual Information Session |
| 17/09/20 |
6:00pm |
Australian Defence Force Academy Virtual Information Session |
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| 21/09/20 |
12:00pm |
Defence Careers Virtual Information Session |
| 21/09/20 |
2:00pm |
Women in Defence Virtual Information Session |
| 21/09/20 |
6:00pm |
Engineering Careers Virtual Information Session |
| 22/09/20 |
10:00am |
Defence Careers Virtual Information Session |
| 22/09/20 |
4:00pm |
Army Officer Virtual Information Session |
| 22/09/20 |
6:00pm |
Navy General Entry Virtual Information Session |
| 23/09/20 |
12:00pm |
Army Reserve Virtual Information Session |
| 23/09/20 |
4:00pm |
Women in Defence Virtual Information Session |
| 24/09/20 |
4:00pm |
Trades Virtual Information Session |
| 24/09/20 |
6:00pm |
Submariner Virtual Information Session |
| 25/09/20 |
12:00pm |
Defence Careers Virtual Information Session |
| 25/09/20 |
4:00pm |
Army Careers Virtual Information Session |
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| 28/09/20 |
2:00pm |
Women in Defence Virtual Information Session |
| 28/09/20 |
4:00pm |
Army Reserve Virtual Information Session |
| 28/09/20 |
6:00pm |
Army Reserve Virtual Information Session |
| 29/09/20 |
2:00pm |
Defence Careers Virtual Information Session |
| 29/09/20 |
4:00pm |
Defence Careers Virtual Information Session |
| 30/09/20 |
2:00pm |
Defence Careers Virtual Information Session |
| 30/09/20 |
6:00pm |
Navy General Entry Virtual Information Session |
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The Academy of Film, Theatre & Television
If you are interested in pursuing a career in filmmaking, theatre production or acting, please feel free to register for our upcoming Online Open Day.
We are also running FREE High School Workshops during the school holiday break and would like to extend this invitation to you.
Click the image below for more information.
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Interested in Policing?
As some of you know, to join the NSW Police force student must first come through Charles Sturt University and undertake the University Certificate in Workforce Essentials. Completion of this program will put the student on a waiting list and depending on their grades this may make them eligible to apply for the Associate Degree in Policing Practice and ultimately join the Police Force.
So, are you interested in making a difference in the world? Charles Sturt and the NSW Police Force are hosting a free information session for students who are interested in a career as an NSW Police Officer.
On Tuesday 22nd September at 7 pm - 8.30 pm, the free Zoom webinar will discuss everything students need to know - including the University Certificate in Workforce Essentials, pathway options to become a police officer and what it's like to serve their community. Students will also have the opportunity to ask questions and to hear from Police Officers who have actually gone through the recruitment experience.
We invite year 10, 11 and 12 students, and their parents to book a spot for this session: https://charlessturt.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5EvdO-rrjsjHdGEXtKsq4Ov5YNXQyv19GC9
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CIT Virtual Open Day
2020 has been world changing. With the bushfires at the start of the year, followed by COVID-19, nothing is quite the same. What does remain is our commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, and the importance of education has never been greater.
While the pandemic continues, we won’t be holding our open day in quite the same way this year. We will be running a virtual open day event in November 2020. With online information sessions, virtual tours and Q&A's, you can find out all you need to know.
We will advise all schools of the November date once finalised and make sure to stay up-to-date with details about Open Day on our website and Facebook page.
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Do you identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person?
CIT Yurauna is CIT's dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support centre. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, CIT Yurauna warmly welcomes you into its community.
CIT Yurauna can help you grow your knowledge, abilities and confidence and guide you along the path to your career of choice through skills training, advice and cultural support.
We can help you develop skills from basic reading and writing to creative writing and cultural art to help you tell your story and express your culture.
Learn more and enrol.
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Are you interested in becoming a nurse and looking to contribute to a better future in healthcare?
CIT’s Statement of Attainment training in Introduction to Nursing (Health Services) [from HLT] introduces you to working in the health care sector, with a focus on preparing people to work in nursing or healthcare. As a part of your learning, you will have the opportunity to work in CIT’s simulated nursing environment. With class attendance just one day a week, over two semesters, you will contribute to meeting the prerequisites to study nursing at CIT.
Learn more and apply.
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Love animals enough to learn more?
CIT’s Certificate II in Animal Studies (ACM20117) is the perfect entry point into the animal care and management industry, which is designed for inclusion in a VET in Schools program. This course will help you turn your nurturing nature into a rewarding career. You’ll gain practical experience working with a variety of animals, and in our dog day care centre with real pets and clients. Learn everything from nutrition to health!
- Indicative cost: $1,305
- Duration: 1 day a week for 2 semesters
Learn more and apply.
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Interstate Study Opportunities
We cannot possibly provide you with all the information that we recieve from interstate universities but we really would like to hear from thoses students who are interested in taking that path after school. Please email careers@sfx.act.edu.au to arrange an interview.
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Australian Film Television and Radio School
INTRODUCTORY WEEKEND COURSES
AFTRS offers introductory weekend courses
for students aged 16+. Courses include:
Intro to Documentary, Intro to Screenwriting,
Intro to Producing, Intro to Directing, Budgeting
Fundamentals and Intro to Production Design.
Visit the AFTRS website for upcoming dates and
course details.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY COURSES
AFTRS offers a wide range of school holiday courses
in filmmaking, radio, television and video skills for
the HSC. These courses can provide a pathway for
students, helping them to hone their skills before
applying for the Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production.
Visit the website for details.
The Entertainment Quarter
Moore Park
Sydney NSW 2021
applications@aftrs.edu.au
1300 223 877
aftrs.edu.au
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Charles Sturt Open Day - On campus and Virtual in September
From interactive tours to intriguing information sessions, find out all about Charles Sturt Uni at Open Day!
Albury-Wodonga - 6 September 2020
Wagga Wagga - 13 September 2020
Dubbo - 19 September 2020
Port Macquarie - 20 September 2020
Orange - 26 September 2020
Bathurst - 27 September 2020
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NSW & ACT University Virtual Open Days are fast approaching. For dates and registration information, please see the following link: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/open-days
We now have a handy application checklist. Please download this here: www.uac.edu.au/assets/documents/schools/year-12-checklist-2020.pdf
UAC’s key dates for Year 12s are as follows:
- SRS Student applications close 20 September
- SRS School ratings close 30 September
- NSW ATARs released: 9am Friday 18 December
- Deadline for changing preferences for December Round 2: midnight Saturday 19 December
- December Round 2 offers released: 7.30am Wednesday 23 December.
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UNIVERSITY APPLICATION HELP
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DegreeKey by Immerse Education:
Make your university application stand out
DegreeKey provides students with free access to reviews of books curated and written by undergraduates at leading universities, including Oxbridge and the Ivy League.
When preparing for university it can be extremely difficult to identify the books you should be reading in order to succeed. DegreeKey allows you to:
- Explore book reviews in a variety of subjects e.g. Medicine, Law, Computer Science.
- Read fascinating insights from top university undergraduates
- Save books to your profile
- Answer challenging questions on each book to test your understanding
- Learn what it takes to study different subjects at university level
- Improve the quality of your university application
The website is free to access for students at St Francis Xavier College
Unlock the secrets to your university future at: https://www.degree-key.com
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The above link will take you to a table which outlines the different CIT certificate courses and diplomas that are approved by universities in canberra and Charles Sturt as pathways to their specific degree. This is important reading for anyone thinking about trying an ASbA in their year 11 and 12 but dont want to close the door to a degree in the future. Also useful for any students who are worried that they are not going to get the ATAR they wanted or are taking an Accredited Package but now want to enter a profession which requires a degree. There is always a way!
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CIT 1 on 1 Appointments
Bernard Raby is the career advisor at CIT and he is ready to chat to you about pathways through CIT to your chosen future.
You can contact him using the below details:
0481 000 498 | bernard.raby@cit.edu.au
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EducationUSA Phone Advising Information Sessions
EducationUSA is offering free individual advising appointments by phone for students and families interested in tertiary study in the U.S. Students can benefit from their own personalised information session covering relevant topics such as holistic applications, SAT/ACT testing, sports scholarships, etc. Book here: http://EducationUSASydney.eventbrite.com
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Struglling to find Course Guides? Email careers@sfx.act.edu.au, name the institution and you will have a reply within the day with a pdf or link to the course guide. We are here to help!
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Here to help
At SFX you can access a huge range of resources on the school careers website!
https://careersfx.com.au/
Email careers@sfx.act.edu.au for answers to all the questions you have about your future or to request an interview. You can also come visit us in the office beside the senior year co-ordinator's offices and see Debra Slack (Left) and Chris Stewart (Right) to discuss how we can help you with your pathway planning.
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