In a nutshell, what do you do? I support students and facilitate them to make good decisions about their current and future life. Why did you decide to become a Guidance Officer? I decided to become a Guidance Officer after teaching for about 20 years, to help young people in a different way. I also […]
Health & Welfare
Career Scoop: Senior Lecturer (Ed. Psych & Counselling)
What’s your Job Title? Senior Lecturer in Educational Psychology and Counselling. In a nutshell, what do you do? I take lectures, tutorials, and workshops in the above areas. Why did you decide to become a Senior Lecturer? After I did my Graduate Diplomas in Counselling and Education; I had enjoyed teaching but wanted to teach […]
Career Scoop: Senior Counsellor (Parenting / Families)
In a nutshell, what do you do? Counselling, Education and Advice in the broad area of family systems and specifically (within the Parenting Orders Program), developing communication between high-conflict, separated parents. In addition, I work with Expats in Crisis, delivering counselling, coaching and training to Expatriate communities and schools. Why did you decide to become […]
Career Scoop: Paramedic
In a nutshell what do you do? Assist sick, injured or trapped people who are often helpless. This may be from accident, illness or self-induced situations. Every day is different but ultimately you respond, treat, stabilise and transport a person to a facility for their further treatment. This is a vital link as how you […]
Career Scoop: Optometrist
Career Insight: Optometrist In a nutshell, what do you do? Check that people’s eyes are focusing and working well together, and if not, prescribe glasses, contact lenses, or magnifying devices. Check the eyes for disease, and where necessary, manage or monitor eye conditions, referring to an ophthalmologist for treatment or surgery where necessary. Why did […]
Career Scoop: G.P. / Family Doctor
Career Insight: G.P. / Family Doctor In a nutshell, what do you do? In a typical day I’ll spend about 6 – 7 hours seeing patients: listening, examining, diagnosing, prescribing, investigating, advising or otherwise problem-solving. The other 3 – 4 hrs is spent on the administrative side: writing referral letters, dealing with results, completing forms, writing […]
