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Explore Careers is Australia's premier careers, employment, and education program - designed to connect schools and students with some of the world's leading employers.

Explore Careers


    • Jun 8, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 73 EPISODES


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    Bec caught up with Private Matthew Moon, Part-time Infantry Soldier in the Army Reserve

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 12:37


    Bec caught up with Private Matthew Moon, Part-time Infantry Soldier in the Army Reserve

    Merivale Executive Chef Jordan Toft talks to us about their Apprenticeship program, a fantastic opportunity for aspiring chefs.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 17:23


    Merivale Executive Chef Jordan Toft talks to us about their Apprenticeship program, a fantastic opportunity for aspiring chefs.

    Exploring Careers | Sergeant Gabrielle Warnett, Australian Army

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 10:09


    In this episode, Bec sat down and had a chat with Sergeant Gabrielle Warnett, Communication Systems Operator for the Australian Army. You can learn more about a career in the Australian Army at https://explorecareers.com.au/employers/australian-defence-force/

    Learn more about life at the Australian Defence Force Academy in this interview with Daniel Pivetta

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 9:55


    Learn more about life at the Australian Defence Force Academy in this interview with Daniel Pivetta who is studying electrical engineering for the Air Force.

    Exploring Careers | Daniel, Royal Australian Air Force

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 10:24


    LeIn this episode of Exploring Careers, Bec caught up with Daniel to hear about his Gap Year experience with the Royal Australian Air Force. You can learn more about careers with the Royal Australian Air Force at https://lnkd.in/gG-aAT4

    We chat to leading seaman Damien who is an Electronics Technician for the Australian Navy.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 8:30


    We chat to leading seaman Damien who is an Electronics Technician for the Australian Navy. Hear about what inspired him to join the Navy as well as one of his career highlights...if you love soccer you will LOVE this!

    Learning about the Westpac Young Technologist Scholarship

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 16:53


    In this episode, Bec caught up with Vanessa and Natasha to talk about the Westpac Young Technologist Scholarship.

    Bec caught up with Australian Navy Cyber Warfare Analyst Chris to find out about his exciting career

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 10:39


    Bec caught up with Australian Navy Cyber Warfare Analyst Chris to find out about his exciting career

    We caught up with Elisabeth from the Royal Australian Navy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 9:13


    Tune in to our latest interview with Elisabeth from the Royal Australian Navy, where we chat about Elisabeth’s career journey and how she came to be a Cryptologic Linguist in the Navy!

    Careers in Insurance | Handling claims during the Sydney hailstorm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 8:46


    How do SAS transform the lives of people around the world on a daily basis? We chat to Natalie Mendes to find out!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 11:04


    In todays episode we caught up with Brendan Shergill – Operations Manager, Mainfreight Warehousing Epping. Brendan joined Mainfreight as a part of their graduate program in 2016. Listen to his journey so far and his passion for working for Mainfreight.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 7:49


    Listen to how Rebecca got a job straight out of high school with Mainfreight working night shift roles and has worked her way up to being a Customer Service Manager in just a few short years.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 7:18


    We had a chat to Ellie, who's first job out of school is a receptionist at Mainfreight. Tune in to hear how Explore Careers helped land her the job and what she enjoys most about her role!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 3:48


    Bec had a chat to Elliot Lade, Agronomist for Nutrien Ag Solutions. They discuss what a day in the life is like for an Agronomist and why he chose a career in agriculture over engineering.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 7:49


    We caught up with Emerald Le Fleming to learn about her journey from growing up on a dairy property to working for Australia's largest dairy supplier, Fonterra

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 13:19


    We caught up with Emerald Le Fleming to learn about her journey from growing up on a dairy property to working for one of the world's largest dairy suppliers, Fonterra.You can find out more about the Fonterra Graduate program here:https://www.fonterra.com/au/en/careers/graduate-careers.htmlYou can find out more about a career at Fonterra here:https://explorecareers.com.au/employers/fonterra/

    We caught up with Kristy Maher, Grounds Team Leader at Programmed

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 9:27


    Wayne Corbett CPC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 3:13


    Peter Mitchell CPC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 5:21


    Jen Cotter CPC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 5:04


    Jack O'Donnell CPC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2019 6:20


    Henry Burke CPC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2019 8:07


    Emily Bryant CPC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2019 4:54


    Dylan Wall CPC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2019 4:55


    Bec caught up with Indigo Goozee, who completed his Murray Mallee ASbA (Australian School-based Apprenticeship) with the Reece Group, and is now a Branch Manager for Edward Gibbon (part of the Reece Group) in New Zealand.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2019 7:40


    Bec caught up with Indigo Goozee, who completed the Reece Group ASbA (Australian School-based Apprenticeship) and is now a branch Manager for Edward Gibbon (part of the Reece Group) in New Zealand. The Reece Group is offering students in Year 10 and 11 an exciting opportunity that will benefit them throughout their career.The Reece Group ASbA (Australian School-based Apprenticeship) program was established in 2006 and has become a well-respected, successful program. A number of students who have completed the program have continued their career development through the Reece Group to become managers.Students will work towards obtaining a Certificate II in Warehousing Operations through on the job training in a Reece Group branch while completing secondary school.The training will cover tasks ranging from customer service through to warehousing.We encourage students to learn as much as they can on the job by providing opportunities to enhance current skills, learn new skills and improve career prospects.We are looking for students who are confident, have good communication skills, show initiative and are willing to give things a go.What students can expect:• Nationally recognised qualification• Certificate II Warehousing Operations• Earn while they learn• Develop workplace skills while still completing schoolIf you know a student who would be a great asset to the Reece Group, please ask them to email us at asba@reece.com.au or refer to www.reece.com.au/asba

    From preventing life-threatening illnesses to protecting endangered species to rebuilding after natural disasters, the SAS Data for Good team are harnessing data to make a difference.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 10:39


    Tyrone Santos from Junior Adventures Group shares with us his career journey to date and how he ended up in a rewarding career working with and educating children.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 11:22


    Tyrone Santos from Junior Adventures Group shares with us his career journey so far and how he ended up in a career working with and educating children.He shares his life lessons along the way and what he would tell his high school self.To find out more about a career at Junior Adventures Group, visit our website:https://explorecareers.com.au/employers/junior-adventures-group/

    Bec had a chat with Jacqui Cannon, Chief Development Officer for CPC. Tune in to find out about the career opportunities available across their 13 cattle stations which spans 4.5m hectares of land in Australia.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 9:27


    At CPC, it doesn’t matter whether you’re male or female, experienced or looking to have a life changing experience, CPC support career development and provide ongoing opportunities at every level.

    Can you imagine a fun-filled career working with children? Junior Adventures Group are Australia’s premium Education provider of outside school hours care & school holiday programs and we had a chat to Swella to find out more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 9:14


    Can you imagine a fun-filled career working with children? Junior Adventures Group are Australia’s premium Education provider of outside school hours care & school holiday programs. Bec had a chat to Swella to find out more about what career options are available. You can find out more about Junior Adventures Group by visiting:https://explorecareers.com.au/employers/junior-adventures-group/

    If you love the outdoors this is for you! We caught up with Jordan from Glascott Landscape & Civil and Marsupial Landscape Management to find out about the exciting job opportunities available.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 7:27


    If you love the outdoors this is for you! We caught up with Jordan from Glascott Landscape & Civil and Marsupial Landscape Management to find out about the exciting job opportunities available.Follow Marsupial Landscape Management:@marsupial_lmFollow Glascott Landscape & Civil:@glascott_landscape

    Bec caught up with PwC Graduate Tilly Cooper to find out more about her experience doing the PwC Higher Apprenticeship Program

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 10:40


    Tilly was one of the first students to do the PwC Higher Apprenticeship Program. She joined straight out of high school and moved from Brisbane to Sydney to take up the opportunity.Since completing the program Tilly was offered a graduate role and continues to work at the firm today!To find out more about PwC head to our website:https://explorecareers.com.au/employers/pwc/To find out more about the PwC Higher Apprenticeship program visit:https://www.pwc.com.au/careers/student-careers/higher-apprenticeship.html

    Bec sat down with Holden Graduate Engineer Emma Boyd to find out what its like working with one of the worlds largest automotive brands!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 7:02


    Bec sat down with Holden Graduate Engineer Emma Boyd to find out what its like working with one of the worlds largest automotive brands.You can find out more information on a career with GM Holden via our website:https://explorecareers.com.au/employers/holden/

    What does a day in the life of an Early Childhood Educator look like? We had a chat to Zoe Thomson from Only About Children (Oac) to find out!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 8:37


    What does a day in the life of an Early Childhood Educator look like? We had a chat to Zoe Thomson from Only About Children (Oac) to find out! You can find out more about a career at Oac via our website:https://explorecareers.com.au/employers/only-about-children/

    We often hear about a career in audit being boring. Is it really just about numbers and spreadsheets? We caught up with Steven King from EY to find out!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 10:36


    We often hear about a career in audit being boring. Is it really just about numbers and spreadsheets? We caught up with Steven King from EY to find out!You can find out more about a career at EY via our website:https://explorecareers.com.au/employers/ey/

    A career in agriculture can lead you anywhere! Bec caught up with Rebecca Staines, National & South East Procurement Manager for Seed at Landmark.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 9:57


    A career in agriculture can lead you anywhere! Bec caught up with Rebecca Staines, National & South East Procurement Manager for Seed at Landmark. To find out more about a career at Landmark, visit our website:https://explorecareers.com.au/employers/landmark/

    Bec had a chat to Carina Parisella, Tech Initiatives Lead & Bluenotes Innovation Editor at ANZ

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 12:26


    At ANZ Carina is leading the squad to accelerate the pipeline of tech talent across initiatives including Grads/Interns, Women in Tech and the Spectrum program for autistic individuals. She is also the Innovation Editor for Bluenotes - the newsroom of ANZ. Strengthening diversity and innovation, she is focused on attracting and growing tech talent and building a workforce digitally fit for the 21st century. Prior to this, she was instrumental in shaping the ANZ digital partner ecosystem comprised of strategic alliances and startup accelerators to deliver value for customers and community. You can connect with Carina via her LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/carinaparisella/

    We caught up with Amanda Selleck from Transdev Australia who shared some insight into a career with one of the worlds largest public transport companies. She also has some great advice for students!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 16:08


    We caught up with Amanda Selleck from Transdev Australia who shared some insight into a career with one of the worlds largest public transport companies. She also has some great advice for students! Tune in to find out!You can find out more about a career at Transdev here:https://www.transdev.com.au/careers/work-with-us/

    So who are Fonterra? Bec caught up with Kristy Wilson to find out!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2018 8:17


    So who are Fonterra? Bec caught up with Kristy Wilson to find out!

    Rob Howell from Fonterra introduces their brand-new graduate program, whats involved and the type of candidates they are looking for

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2018 7:31


    Bec caught up with Alison from Oac busted some of the common myths about working as an Early Childhood Educator…

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 9:17


    Bec and Allison from Oac busted some of the common myths about working as an Early Childhood Educator…Myth 1: Anyone can do it Myth 2: As an Educator you only interact with childrenMyth 3: Early years Educators are not real teachersMyth 4: Children in centres just play with toys

    We had a chat to Nick Martin, GM Commercial – Supply Chain & Operations for Fonterra to learn more about the Graduate program

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 9:51


    We had a chat to Nick Martin, GM Commercial – Supply Chain & Operations for Fonterra to learn more about the Graduate program, some of the development and growth opportunities that the graduate program provides, global opportunities and the coolest part of working for Fonterra!

    Bec had a chat to Sam Bald – National Digital Strategy Manger for Landmark to find out how technology impacts the agriculture industry.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2018 9:33


    Bec had a chat to Sam Bald – National Digital Strategy Manger for Landmark to find out how technology impacts the agriculture industry. There are new and exciting changes happening all the time in technology and its Sam's job to find out how it can make a positive impact for Landmark agronomy customers.

    We busted some common Early Childhood Education myths with Charlie from Only About Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2018 6:33


    We busted some common Early Childhood Education myths with Charlie from Only About Children. Think a career in early childhood education is just a job, not a career or that its for woman only...? Tune in to find out, the answers may surprise you!

    Bec caught up with Gabby Fage, Training & Development Manager for Mainfreight

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 8:14


    Bec caught up with Gabby Fage, Training & Development Manager for Mainfreight. We busted some common misconceptions about working in transport and logistics. Tune in, its more than just driving trucks!

    Bec had a chat to Caleb Stiles, a school-based trainee employed by Murray Mallee & hosted out to Reece in Queensland

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2018 5:03


    Bec sat down with Caleb Stiles, a school-based trainee doing the Certificate II in Warehousing Operations employed by Murray Mallee & hosted out to Reece in Yatala in Qld. To find out more about the Reece Group head to our website:https://explorecareers.com.au/employers/reece-group/To apply or learn more about the program, head to www.reececareers.com.au and click on the School-based traineeship tab.

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    We caught up with Rebecca Dobson, Head Of People & Culture at Only About Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2018 9:55


    We caught up with Rebecca Dobson, Head Of People & Culture at Only About Children to discover the array of career options available in early childhood learning and what makes working for Oac so special.

    Sharon Wu, graduate at SAS, shares with us her advice to students

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2018 7:28


    Bec had a chat to Aaron Wilson to find out more about what its like as a SAS gradute

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2018 6:38


    At SAS, we believe curiosity is at the heart of human progress. Our vision is to transform a world of data into a world of intelligence and we envision a world where everyone can make better decisions, grounded in trusted data and assisted by the power of SAS® Analytics. We believe curiosity is empowered through education outreach and that education gives each new generation the power to change what is possible. Around the world, SAS education initiatives promote learning for all and encourages interest in STEM.You can find out more about careers at SAS via our website:https://explorecareers.com.au/employers/sas/Follow SAS on Facebook here:https://www.facebook.com/SASAustNZ/And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sassoftware/

    We sat down with Kenny Kan John to find out about how his interest in Engineering lead him to becoming a Graduate at SAS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2018 7:21


    At SAS, we believe curiosity is at the heart of human progress. Our vision is to transform a world of data into a world of intelligence and we envision a world where everyone can make better decisions, grounded in trusted data and assisted by the power of SAS® Analytics. We believe curiosity is empowered through education outreach and that education gives each new generation the power to change what is possible. Around the world, SAS education initiatives promote learning for all and encourages interest in STEM.You can find out more about careers at SAS via our website:https://explorecareers.com.au/employers/sas/Follow SAS on Facebook here:https://www.facebook.com/SASAustNZ/And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sassoftware/

    We had a chat to Sally Poole - An agronomist at Landmark

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2018 9:00


    We sat down with Sally Poole, Senior Agronomist at Landmark to find out how someone from Sydney’s Northern beaches ended up in Chinchilla, QLD working in agronomy.

    Bec sat down with Neeraj, graduate at SAS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2018 8:17


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