Careers

Casual Employment

Sydney Pet Resort has Kennel Boarding facilities for dogs and cats in Vineyard and Berkshire Park. Sydney Pet Resort offers other pet services such as dog training and pet grooming.

Sydney Pet Resort is seeking to offer students who have an interest in working with animals casual work during the summer holidays and on weekends.

Students interested in this opportunity are asked to submit their resume and cover letter to Ms May by Friday the 13th of November.

Apprenticeships

Light Vehicle Mechanic

Local opportunity exists in Seven Hills. Apprentices will be employed by Group Training Company ATC.

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Completion of a 4 year apprenticeship
• Diagnose, service and repair cars
• Study towards a Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
• Assist tradesman in the workshop
• Maintain a clean and tidy workshop

Successful applicants will:

• Have a driver’s licence and vehicle
• Be committed to a 4 year apprenticeship including TAFE studies
• Be interested in cars and mechanics
• Be reliable and punctual
• Be well presented and have strong communication skills

Floor and Wall Tiler

Opportunity exists in Western Sydney region. Apprentices will be employed by Group Training Company ATC.

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Completion of a 4 year apprenticeship
• Laying all types of tiles; provide protective and decorative finishes
• Read plans; measure and mark surfaces; use tile cutting tools and waterproofing systems
• Study towards a Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling

Successful applicants will:

• Have a driver’s licence and vehicle or be at Londonderry by 6am
• Be committed to a 4 year apprenticeship including TAFE studies at Macquarie Fields
• Have good attention to detail
• Be physically fit - with no problems bending and kneeling or working at heights
• Be reliable and punctual
• Be well presented and have strong communication skills

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Crest is a leading Air Conditioning and Mechanical Services provider specialising in the Design, Supply, Installation, Service and Maintenance of air conditioning systems in large commercial buildings, luxury high rise buildings, schools, shopping centres, hospitals, age care facilities and homes.

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Completion of a 4 year apprenticeship
• Diagnose faults; carry out repairs 
• Test and maintain a diverse range of air conditioning systems 
• Read and interpret plans for installation of new systems
• Study towards a Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Successful applicants will:

• Have a driver’s licence and vehicle 
• Be committed to a 4 year apprenticeship including TAFE studies 
• Enjoy working outdoors
• Have good attention to detail
• Be physically fit and able to complete manual tasks
• Be able to work effectively in a team environment
• Be reliable and punctual
• Be well presented and have strong communication skills

Automotive Body Building 

Local opportunity exists in Girraween. Apprentices will be employed by Group Training Company WPC Group.

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Completion of a 4 year apprenticeship
• Maintain and repair truck, trailer and tanker body work
• Study towards a Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations
• Assist tradesman in the workshop
• Maintain a clean and tidy workshop

Successful applicants will:

• Have a driver’s licence and vehicle
• Be committed to a 4 year apprenticeship including TAFE studies
• Be interested in trucks
• Be reliable and punctual
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills

Traineeships

Information Technology

Opportunity exists in Western Sydney region. Trainees will be employed by Group Training Company ATC.

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Full time 12 month traineeship
• Entry level IT responsibilities in a school environment

Successful applicants will:

• Be committed to completing the 12 month traineeship in Information Technology including TAFE studies
• Have a demonstrated interest in Information Technology
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have strong organisational skills
• Be adaptable, reliable and punctual

Mircrosoft Traineeship

Working with partners Group Training Company MEGT and TAFE NSW, the Microsoft Traineeship Program is an opportunity for students to take the first step in their securing their IT career. While MEGT will be your legal employer, you'll be placed with one of Australia's leading businesses. You will gain IT knowledge, practical work experience, and professional connections to help you accelerate your future career in IT.

The Microsoft Traineeship Program will also provide you an opportunity to gain some of the latest cloud computing Microsoft certifications as part of the Azure Administrator Certification Track.

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Full time 2 year traineeship
• Entry level IT responsibilities in various business settings across Sydney

Successful applicants will:

• Be committed to completing the 2 year traineeship in Information Technology including TAFE studies
• Have a demonstrated interest in Information Technology
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have strong organisational skills
• Be adaptable, reliable and punctual

Customer Service

Opportunities exist in Parramatta and Bella Vista. Trainees will be employed by Group Training Company ARC.

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Commit to a full time 12 month traineeship including completing the Certificate III in Business
• Answering and transferring incoming phone calls
• Greeting client
• Co-ordination of meeting room
• Sorting of incoming and outgoing mail

Successful applicants will:

• Be committed to completing the 12 month traineeship in Business Administration including TAFE studies
• Have a demonstrated interest in Customer Service
• Have excellent communication skills
• Polite and friendly phone manner
• Have strong organisational skills
• Be adaptable, reliable and punctual

Warehouse and Logistics

An employer located in Wetherill Park is seeking a full-time trainee in Warehouse and Logistics. The successful trainee will complete a Certificate III in Transport and Logistics. Trainees will be employed by Group Training Company ATC.

Successful applicants will:

• Be committed to completing the 12 month traineeship in Transport and Logistics including TAFE studies

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Picking and packing
• Filling and moving boxes
• Unloading goods
• Cleaning work environment
• General Administration and other basic warehouse duties

Warehouse and Logistics

Local opportunity exists in Glenhaven. Apprentices will be employed by Group Training Company WPC Group.

Successful applicants will:

• Be committed to completing the 2 year traineeship in Transport and Logistics including TAFE studies
• Interested in a career in warehousing and logistics
• Be able to lift 20kg with ease
• Be adaptable, reliable and punctual
• Have strong communication skills 
• Have a high attention to detail

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Picking and packing
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders
• Use a variety of equipment including forklifts and scanners
• Cleaning work environment
• Read and file paperwork

Engineering Australia

Over the coming weeks Engineering Australia will be hosting Webinar sessions to give students an opportunity to meet leaders in new technologies which are currently being developed.  From these new technologies, new industries will be built that will help drive future prosperity in Australia and around the World.

Participants will discover the amazing advancements taking place, and learn about the opportunities they represent.  

Webinars:

November 11: Quantum Technology, the future is here

November 18: Microsatellites, IoT and the growth of the Australian Space Industry

December 1:  Biomedical, Medical and Restorative Engineering

Click here to register for the Webinar Sessions.

Students interested in any of the opportunities listed above are encouraged to contact Ms May for more information.

Therese May

Careers Adviser