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Career Scoop: Senior Finance Officer (Superannuation)
In a nutshell, what do you do? I provide technical support to the Information Officers, in regards to Superannuation legislation and our products. I also provide coaching, training and development as an ongoing support. My role is essentially to provide high-level technical information and to problem solve. Why did you choose this career? I worked […]
Career Scoop: Rough Neck / Rig-hand (Drilling)
In a nutshell, what do you do? I’m a general Rig-hand, working on drill rigs in mines. Why did you choose this career? To try something different, that was challenging both physically and mentally – as I’d worked in plumbing for so long that I knew it inside out and was bored, just going through […]
Career Scoop: Accountant (Private Practice)
In a nutshell, what do you do? My main role is to prepare accounts and tax returns for individuals and companies, but also to advise on how clients can run their business in the most tax efficient way. Why did you choose this career? I decided to be an accountant, firstly as I was good […]
Career Scoop: Acting Police Sergeant / Sr. Program Officer
In a nutshell, what do you do? I work at the Crime Prevention Program Unit; we look after all preventative policing programs. This includes adopt-a-cops, school based Police Officers, volunteers in policing, senior safety, personal safety etc. Why did you choose this career? I chose to join the police as I wanted a career that […]
Career Scoop: Hairdresser
In a nutshell, what do you do? I’m a Colourist, colouring and styling clients’ hair. First off, why did you decide to become a hairdresser? I was studying at uni and was volunteering as a hair model. I wasn’t enjoying uni and thought that hairdressing looked fun, so I did some work experience and fell […]
Career Scoop: Medical Research Scientist
In a nutshell, what do you do? Study the detrimental effects of asbestos on cells and how it can cause lung cancer. We grow lung cells in a dish, add asbestos and try and measure changes in the way cells grow and how fast they die and what genes they express… After that we add […]
