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SENIOR NEWS
Term 1 | Wk. 4 2018
In this week’s Senior News:
Laidley, Gatton, Toowoomba & Ipswich
Vacancies
UQ Experience in Agriculture
Year 10 Try a Trade Day TAFE/CSQ
Axial Training
How to Write a Resume and Cover
Letter
QSFT Film Workshops
School Based Trainee – Toowoomba
Defense Force Career
Funded Horse Course
School Based Traineeship – St Andrews
Hospital
Griffith University – GUESTS Program
RSPCA Volunteer Animal Carer
RSPCA Volunteer Veterinary Assistant
QAT Vacancy Announcement
Year 12 RSA/RGS
QAT Cert III Early Childhood Education
& Care
Important Dates
Aus Retail College Business Traineeships February 16th – GBC Ecumenical Service
Aurora EC Cert II Community Services February 22nd – Pink Stumps Day
Axiom EC Dual Qualification Business & February 23rd – District Trials
Health February 26th – HPE Week
Senior News – Wk. 4 Term 1
School-Based
School-Based Traineeship/Apprenticeship Vacancies
Laidley, Gatton, Toowoomba & Ipswich Vacancies:
Traineeship/Apprenticeship
Vacancies
Employer & Location Role How to Apply Close of
Application
KFC Certificate III in Business You can apply by visiting Until filled
All stores across Must be over 15 years of age. Only careers.kfc.com.au
Year 10 & 11 to apply. or for further information
QLD. please call the HR Hotline on
3352 0810. Please ensure to
state what store you are
applying for.
Hospitality Certificate III in Hospitality Ensure an up to date resume Apply Here
Traineeship Must be an Australian citizen / resident. is uploaded to your account.
Genuine interest in this career pathway If you need to update this you
Toowoomba can click My Profile at the top
A positive quick learning attitude
Reliable and punctual of the job board.
Complete the aptitude
testing as listed below
Schultes
NEW
Students who are interested in Butchery Please forward your Resume
or Retail work experience or school to Mrs Munro
based traineeship/ part-time work kmunro@faithlc.qld.edu.au or
please see Mrs Munro at the TTC Mrs Paton
cpaton@faithlc.qld.edu.au
Duties include:
Certificate III
NEW
To apply for the position
Personal care including showering both please send a resume with a
Health Services – male and female patients covering letter to
numerous positions Making beds
nicole@austrg.com.au stating
St Andrews Hospital Assisting nursing staff on the wards
which position you are
interested in applying for.
Certificate II
NEW
Duties include: To apply for the position
Kitchen All aspects of meal preparation please send a resume with a
Meal delivery covering letter to
Operations Cleaning post meals nicole@austrg.com.au stating
St Andrews Hospital which position you are
interested in applying for
Qi’Lin Restaurant Certificate III in Hospitality Please forward your Resume Until filled
Toowoomba Enthusiastic student, good people skills, to the Business Development
reliable and committed to completing consultant Robyn Cavanough
School Based Traineeship. Available robyn@aurora.edu.au
Days Monday - Sunday
Betty’s Burgers Certificate III in Hospitality Please forward your Resume Until filled
Toowoomba The Betty’s Burgers & Concrete Co. to the Business Development
concept is a classic burger shack, consultant Robyn Cavanough
serving the freshest, juiciest and mouth- robyn@aurora.edu.au
watering burgers around. Looking for
an energetic youth to join the team.
Available Days Monday – Sunday
Helidon Spar – Certificate III Business Please forward your Resume Until filled
Supermarket Motivated student interested in to the Business Development
customer service, good people skills consultant Robyn Cavanough
and well presented. Available Days robyn@aurora.edu.au
Monday – Sunday
Senior News – Wk. 4 Term 1
Bucking Bull Certificate III in Hospitality See Mrs. Munro or Mrs. Until Filled
Paton at the Trade Training
NEW
River link Shopping NO COST! Every week, you will receive a release day
Centre for more
Centre, North from school to commit to 7.5 hours of paid work with
information
‘Bucking Bull’ to learn hands-on skills and practical
Ipswich
training. What a great opportunity to fast-start your
career.
School based Certificate III in Commercial Cookery – Send resume to
Apprenticeship Country Cottage Ipswich Stephen.Olssen@busyatwor
k.com.au as soon as
Chef
possible NEW
NEW
Queensland Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Please collect an
Academy of Care application form from the
Technology Trade Training Centre
Ipswich: Good Start, Camira (1 Vacancy) Any Day
Booval Bindarra Day Care, Booval (2 Vacancies)
Tues+Wed
Camira
Community Cert III in Individual Support If you wish to apply for this ASAP
Solutions exciting opportunity please
Enjoy hands on work and problem solving
Toowoomba Are you confident and have a mature outlook?
Apply Here
Alternatively if you require
NEW
Extremely reliable and committed to the
further information prior to
position/industry?
Have strong communication skills and a willingness applying for the role please
to participate? email
Be a team player? apprentices@communityso
lutions.org.au
Café 4342 Forest Hill Post Office Café 4342 unites a Post Office, Heather Drouin ASAP
a Gift Shop, a Picture Framing business, and a 54654147
Weekend Work
NEW
renowned Café/ Restaurant. Cafe 4342 is looking team@cafe4342.com
to employ a young person for weekend work within
their award winning café/restaurant.
The Shed Health Certificate III in Fitness Take your Resume and 1 Position
& Fitness Gym They Shed is Gatton's premier 24-hour Health & Cover Letter in and speak
Fitness Centre. Open 24/7, they cater to all training with Brian – ASAP start
Gatton
needs with state of the art strength and cardio NEW
equipment and personalised training programs.
Laidley Gym Certificate III in Fitness Take your Resume and 1 Position
Laidley Sport Centre is a gym well spread out and cover letter in and speak
Free flowing gym that caters to Cardiovascular with Brian- ASAP start
training as well and Pin Loaded or Plated Machine NEW
as well as free weights for all the heavy hitters
Senior News – Wk. 4 Term 1
UQ - Experiences in Agriculture Science and
Technology
Future Experiences in Agriculture, Science and Technology (FEAST) Camp -
registrations open
Students in Years 11-12 are invited to attend the FEAST residential camp held at the
UQ Gatton campus from Sunday 1 - Thursday, 5 July in 2018
Future Experiences in Agriculture, Science and Technology (FEAST) is a five day
residential program designed to inspire and inform high school students of the range
of exciting and rewarding science careers in the agriculture, animal, plant and food
sectors.
Year 10
Year 10 Try TryDayaTAFE/CSQ
a Trade Trade Day TAFE/CSQ
The Try’a Trade program allows students the opportunity to do just that - try a trade – and find the one that could
be right for them. Together with WorldSkills and TAFE Queensland, CSQ’s Try’a Trade delivers an interactive
program that lets students try their hand at various skill and trade areas.
All VET students don’t forget to return
The displays are entertaining, informative and offer access to some of the basic skills involved within a range of
fields. Students also gain invaluable career advice from apprentices, trainers, local employers and industry
Event details your VET agreement forms
representatives.
Location: TAFE QLD South West Region, 100 Bridge St, Toowoomba Qld 4350
Date: Thursday 26th April 2018
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm If you are interested in Try’a Trade, please see Mrs Munro or Mrs
Cost: Free Paton at the Trade Training Centre
* Students are to wear closed in leather upper shoes for the event and will be provided with safety glasses for the
day. It is strongly recommended that students do not wear their school uniform as they will be undertaking
practical exercises.
Senior News – Wk. 4 Term 1
Axial Training
Axial Training
An exciting opportunity exists for Indigenous students (Year 11 in 2018) to undertake a 12
month long Certificate III in Business traineeship.
Fully funded under the Queensland State Government's 'User Choice' program this 1 day
per week traineeship will teach the student the necessary know how to achieve a
fantastic head-start in the business world. Axial Training
Not only that, this traineeship delivers the base computing and operational skills needed
for success in many work endeavours.
Download a flyer here or email us now - sales@axial.com.au
RSA/RSG - Year 12
Any Year 12 student that is wanting to complete their
SITHFAB002 - RSA (Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol) and
SITHGAM001-RGS (Provide Responsible Gambling Services) on
the pupil freeYear
days at the end of Term 2, 28th & 29th June,
12 RSA/RGS
please see Mrs Munro or Mrs Paton at the Trade Centre as
places will be limited.
Costs: $50 for both payable prior to the event
Where: Trade Training Centre
When: 28th & 29th June
Senior News – Wk. 4 Term 1
How to Write a Resume and Cover Letter
How to Write a Resume and Cover Letter
Writing a Resume Writing a Cover Letter
Your resume is a marketing tool. It needs A cover letter is a single-page letter that
should be part of any job application.
to demonstrate: The only time a cover letter shouldn't be
That you are employable included is when a job ad clearly says not
to include one. At all other times you
How you meet the job and the should include a cover letter.
organisation's requirements
Topics on this page include:
That you have the right qualifications The purpose of a cover letter
and education How long should a cover letter be?
Matching your cover letter to the
That you have the right experience
job
and skills What you should include in your
That you have the right level of cover letter
What you shouldn't include in your
professionalism for the job cover letter
Writing a cover letter when there's
Your resume (sometimes called your no job advertised
"CV") is your most important tool when Email cover letters
applying for a job. It doesn't matter how What to do when only a cover letter
qualified you are, or how much is asked for
experience you have. Taking the time to Cover letter templates
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The information on this page offers some needs to:
tips and advice on how to make your
resume the best it can be. introduce you
Topics on this page include: mention the job (or kind of job) you're
The purpose of a resume applying for (or looking for)
How long your resume should be match your skills and experiences with
The order of information on your the skills and experiences required by
resume the job
Changing your resume for each encourage the reader to read your
application resume
What your resume should include finish with a call to action (for example,
What your resume should NOT include requesting an interview or asking to
Reviewing your resume meet).
http://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/jobs-
Resume templates careers/applying-for-jobs/how-to-write-a-
http://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/jobs- cover-letter
careers/applying-for-jobs/how-to-write-
a-resume
Senior News – Wk. 4 Term 1
QSFT Film Workshops
QSFT Film Workshops
QSFT Film Workshops
Senior News – Wk. 4 Term 1
School Based Trainee - Individual
Support Worker - Toowoomba
Community Solutions are a ' for purpose' community organisation currently seeking
individuals who share our values and have the passion to enter the disability & aged care
industry. Community Solutions are currently seeking a School Based Individual Support
Worker to commence immediately.School Based Trainee –
Toowoomba
SBTWorkers
There is a growing demand for Support – Individual Support and we are looking for
within Queensland
dedicated and suitable applicants who are able to commence work immediately. You will
Worker
be employed by us whilst completing your School based traineeship, earn a weekly wage
and be exposed to all aspects of your future profession. Dedicated Community Solutions
Field representatives are assigned to guide you in obtaining your Cert III in Individual Support
and assist you with placement and offer support during your traineeship.
Be a part of one of the fastest growing industries within an apprenticeship like no
other.
The Role:
We will provide you with in depth training to best assist clients in building their
independence. The role will include a variety of tasks from supporting your client with arts,
crafts, literacy and numeracy to assisting with more in-depth personal care tasks like
cleaning, food prep and cooking.
About You:
Enjoy hands on work and problem solving
Are confident and have a mature outlook
Extremely reliable and committed to the position/industry
Have strong communication skills and a willingness to participate
Be a team player
What we Offer:
A weekly wage paid directly by Community Solutions
Ability to obtain a vast range of work skills and onsite training
Relevant work gear & industry tool allowances
Job security & ongoing placements
Mentoring & ongoing support by your committed field representative
How to Apply:
If you wish to apply for this exciting opportunity please Apply Here
Alternatively if you require further information prior to applying for the role please email
apprentices@communitysolutions.org.au
Community Solutions employs over 200 Apprentices & Trainees and supports over
400 employers.
Senior News – Wk. 4 Term 1
Interested in a Defence Force Career?
Defense Force Career
Defence Force Career
Senior News – Wk. 4 Term 1
Funded Horse Course
Funded Horse Course
Funded Horse CourseSenior News – Wk. 4 Term 1
Year 11 students - St Andrews Hospital
School Based Traineeships
Australian Training CompanyYear
have 11schoolSchool
based
– St AndrewsBased
traineeship positions
Hospital
available with a private hospital in the Ipswich
Traineeship region.
Traineeship These traineeships
– St
are only available to current Year 11 students
Andrews. Hospital
The traineeship will run
over the duration of Year 11 and 12 with the students attending paid
work, 1 day per week (minimum 50 days to successfully complete).
Positions available:
Certificate III Health Services – numerous positions
Duties include:
· Personal care including showering both male and
female patients
· Making beds
· Assisting nursing staff on the wards
Certificate II Kitchen Operations
Duties include:
· All aspects of meal preparation
· Meal delivery
· Cleaning post meals
Students will need to have the ability to follow instruction, have
excellent personal presentation and understand the gravity of
confidentiality in the workplace. Other selection criteria will include a
mature, responsible and honest personality, commitment and
willingness to learn and at least basic computer literacy.
To apply for the position please send a resume with a covering letter to
nicole@austrg.com.au stating which position you are interested in
applying for. It would be appreciated if it could also indicate the day
on which the school would release you.Senior News – Wk. 4 Term 1
School Based Traineeship - Childcare
QAT Vacancy Announcement
Please see Mrs Munro or Mrs Paton at the Trade Centre for an
Application FormSenior News – Wk. 4 Term 1
Certificate III Early Childhood Education &
Care
QAT Cert III Early Childhood
Education & CareSenior News – Wk. 4 Term 1
Griffith University - GUESTS Program
Griffith University – GUESTS
Program
Choose a course to
suit you
As a GUESTS student, there
are a variety of courses for
you to choose from either
on-campus or online. You
can study one course per
trimester (maximum of two
Find out more about GUESTS On-
courses or 20 credit points in campus or Online courses
total).
Australian Retail College Traineeships
Year 10 and 11 School-
based traineeships available
The Australian Retail College has been a supporter of school-based trainees for thirty years
and currently has a number of requests
Aus for school-based
Retail College Businesstraineeships across Queensland.
Do you have students whoTraineeships
are interested in this pathway, or who worked as Christmas casuals
over the break and would be keen to take advantage of this great opportunity to start
earningwhile still at school?
We offer six nationally recognised qualifications:
BSB30115 - Certificate III in Business
BSB30115 - Certificate III in Business (Food)
SIR30216 - Certificate III in Retail
SIR30216 - Certificate III in Retail (Food)
SIR20216 - Certificate II Retail
SIR20116 - Certificate II in Community Pharmacy
Get in contact with us now to pursue these exciting opportunities! Contact us now!Senior News – Wk. 4 Term 1
Volunteer Animal Care Ipswich – RSPCA
What to expect
This rewarding volunteer role would suit applicants that love animals and are committed to improving
their welfare; people who wish to experience hands-on work with animals and want to learn about the
care and health requirements for future work in the industry; and anyone looking for a worthwhile way to
spend their time. It can be physically demanding and sometimes smelly, and you’ll be outside in winter
and summer weather. You might feel emotional about the animals you’re working with and may find
this difficult, but ultimately the reward is that you’re making a huge, positive difference to their lives –
and yours!
What are the benefits?
RSPCA Volunteer Animal
Carer
Lots of contact with a variety of domestic animals including dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, pocket
pets and domestic birds
Great opportunity to learn about the care and health requirements of domestic animals
Time to play and interact with the animals in your care
Opportunity to gain new skills and learn about the animal care industry
Becoming part of a friendly new community
What are the tasks?
The position is hands-on and includes:
The daily cleaning of the animals' pens which involves removing dirty bedding, hosing or wiping
out enclosures, sweeping and scooping up of poop, cleaning litter trays, and providing clean
bedding and toys
Hygiene control – ensuring appropriate sanitisation and hand-washing, and avoiding cross
contamination – and ensuring that the animals remain stocked up with food, water, bedding
and toys.
Assistance with ensuring the Animal Care Campus environment is presentable, and general
tidying up.
Providing enrichment to the animals under your care by walking them around the campus
Playing and spending time with all animals and providing them opportunities to interact with
other animals, toys and people where appropriate.
Taking bins full of soiled linen/towels/bedding to the laundry and collecting clean
bedding/towels etc to take back to your area.
Undertake general laundry duties as part of each shift, including loading dirty laundry into the
machines, loading and/or taking clean washing out of the dryers, and folding all clean items.
Following RSPCA philosophy of positive reinforcement with all animal interactions.
What skills and characteristics do I need?
Confidence in working with domestic animals and/or willingness to learn more about how to
work with animals in a shelter situation
Able to cope with increased noise levels
Be able to work independently
Be physically fit (able to lift 10kg) and able to stand for long periods
Attention to detail and able to accurately follow instructions
Enjoy working in a team environment
Excellent communication skillsSenior News – Wk. 4 Term 1
Volunteer Animal Care Ipswich – RSPCA
When can I volunteer?
Monday to Sunday, shift times are 7.30am - 11.30am or 12.00pm - 4.00pm.
We request a minimum commitment of 1 shift per week for a minimum of 3 months to ensure
consistency and continuity with the animals. Orientation and training in relation to animal
interaction will be done at Wacol Campus, 139 Wacol Station Rd, Wacol. Training and
husbandry will be provided on the job.
PLEASE NOTE: As part of volunteering with us you will be required to purchase an RSPCA Volunteer T-
shirt for $30. It is also a requirement that before handling animals at the RSPCA you have an up to
date Tetanus vaccination.
For further information, please contact our Ipswich Volunteer Program Support Team on
volunteering.ipswich@rspcaqld.org.au or APPLY NOW below.
APPLY NOW
Volunteer Veterinary Assistant Ipswich – RSPCA
What to expect
This role would suit applicants who love animals and are dedicated to improving their welfare; have
great animal handling skills; people who wish to experience hands-on work with animals and want to
learn about the care and health requirements for future work in the industry; or anyone considering a
career in veterinary nursing.
This can be a challenging role as you may be faced with situations where animals are sick,
RSPCA Volunteer Veterinary Assistant
uncomfortable or in pain. You might feel emotional about the animals you’re working with and may
find this difficult, but ultimately the reward is that you’re making a huge, positive difference to their
lives – and yours!
Please note: we are unable to offer placements for Vet nursing students; please contact your course
provider.
What are the benefits?
Lots of contact with animals
Time to interact with and comfort the animals in our care
Opportunity to gain new skills and learn about the vet care industry
Becoming part of a friendly new community
What are the tasks?
Tasks may include:
Bringing animals to the vet nurse, holding them throughout the examination and assisting with
administering medication as required.
Providing enrichment to the animals under our care by taking them on short walks and toilet
breaks, spending time with them and providing them opportunities to interact with other
animals and people where appropriate.Senior News – Wk. 4 Term 1
Volunteer Veterinary Assistant Ipswich – RSPCA
The daily cleaning of the animals' enclosures which involves removing dirty bedding,
cleaning litter trays, and providing clean bedding and toys.
Assist with stock control and re-stocking of supplies where appropriate.
Sweeping and mopping floors, removing rubbish, washing animals’ water and food bowls,
replacing food and water.
Hygiene control – this is critical as a shelter environment is a high-risk area for canine and
feline diseases, some of which are communicable to humans or your own pets. This means
ensuring appropriate sanitisation and hand-washing after handling individual animals or
enclosures, use of appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) such as gloves, aprons
etc, to prevent disease and avoid cross contamination.
Assistance with ensuring the vet treatment area is presentable, and general tidying up.
Taking soiled linen/towels/bedding to the laundry and collecting clean bedding/towels etc
to take back to your area.
Undertake general laundry duties as part of each shift, including loading dirty laundry into
the machines, loading and/or taking clean washing out of the dryers, and folding all clean
items.
What skills and characteristics do I need?
Confidence in working with animals
Resilience – you will see and be required to care for animals with various illnesses or injuries
and this can be confronting and upsetting
Be able to work independently
Be physically fit (able to lift 10kg) and able to stand for long periods
Attention to detail and able to accurately follow instructions
Enjoy working in a team environment
Excellent communication skills
Hard working and committed to the RSPCA
When can I volunteer?
Shifts are available on Saturday 8.00am-12.00pm, 1.00pm-4.00pm, or Sunday 1.00pm -
4.00pm.
We request a minimum commitment of 1 x shift per week for a minimum of 3 months to
ensure consistency and continuity with the animals. Orientation and animal training will be
provided.
PLEASE NOTE: As part of volunteering with us you will be required to purchase an RSPCA Volunteer T-
shirt for $30. It is also a requirement that before handling animals at the RSPCA you have an up to
date Tetanus vaccination.
For further information, please contact our Ipswich Volunteer Program Support Team
on volunteering.ipswich@rspcaqld.org.au or APPLY NOW below.
APPLY NOWSenior News – Wk. 4 Term 1
DO YOU NEED ADDITIONAL QCE POINTS?
Are you interested in a Health or Business Pathway?
Would you like to complete a Dual qualification of Cert
II in Health Support Services and Cert II in Business?
VETiS – Vocational Education and Training in schools. FREE to school and parents, for
students currently enrolled in Qld education, in years 10, 11 & 12 who haven’t
already utilised their VETiS funding…
The course will be conducted during Friday Year Level and EC of Terms 2 & 3.
Axiom EC Dual Qualification Business &
Health
If you are interested in this completing this course please see Mrs Munro or Mrs
Paton at the Trade Centre. This course will only run if the minimum number of
students is met.Senior News – Wk. 4 Term 1
DO YOU NEED ADDITIONAL QCE POINTS?
Are you interested in Aged/Disability Care?
Community Worker maybe?
The course will be conducted during Friday Year Level and EC of Terms 2 & 3.
Aurora EC Cert II Community Services
If you are interested in this completing this course please see Mrs Munro or
Mrs Paton at the Trade Centre. This course will only run if the minimum
number of students is met.You can also read
