From the Careers Department
From the Careers Department
Careers & VET Coordinator
Opportunities in the Tech Sector
Tech jobs are an important new source of opportunity for Australians and the Tech Council of Australia highlight some key points for consideration by young people who are planning future career pathways:
- Tech jobs grew by 66% from 2005, almost double the average growth rate across the Australian economy
- In 2020, during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, 65,000 tech jobs were created despite global headwinds. There are now 861,000 people employed in tech jobs across Australia today. That makes the tech sector equivalent to Australia’s seventh biggest employing sector (see Exhibit 1)
- 1 in 16 working Australians are employed in tech jobs, and there are more software engineers and developers in Australia than solicitors, plumbers, or hairdressers
- Tech jobs are spread throughout the economy and cover all jobs in companies in the direct tech sector (for example software companies), and online commerce jobs in retail and wholesale trade
- Tech jobs also include tech-related jobs in sectors such as banking, mining, the public sector and professional services. In fact, there are more tech jobs outside software companies than in them
- Find out more: 2022-Getting-to-1.2-million-report.pdf (techcouncil.com.au)
What is World Space Week?
World Space Week is an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition. The United Nations General Assembly declared in 1999 that World Space Week will be held each year from October 4-10. These dates commemorate two events:
- October 4, 1957: Launch of the first human-made Earth satellite, Sputnik 1, thus opening the way for space exploration
- October 10, 1967: The signing of the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies.
What are the goals of World Space Week?
- Provide unique leverage in space outreach and education
- Educate people around the world about the benefits that they receive from space
- Encourage greater use of space for sustainable economic development
- Demonstrate public support for space programs
- Excite young people about science, technology, engineering, and maths
- Foster international cooperation in space outreach and education
World Space Week Highlights 2021 | World Space Week
University tour bookings
If you missed out on university open days, it’s still possible to arrange an in-person campus tour or to access virtual campus tours:
- Campus tours booking form – Study at UniSA – University of South Australia
- Virtual Campus Tours – Visit UniSA – University of South Australia
- Campus Tours | University of Adelaide
- Request a tour – Flinders University
- Virtual reality experience – Flinders University
SATAC Applications
Below are key SATAC dates for students applying to commence university studies in 2023. All applications should be submitted by Friday 30 September to avoid late fees.
SATAC key dates for courses starting in 2023
| 30 September 2022 | Application fees increase after this date. | ||
| 30 September 2022 | Final closing date for Medicine (including Bonded Medical Program), Dental Surgery, Oral Health and Veterinary Bioscience at the University of Adelaide. Late applications not accepted. | ||
| 28 November 2022 | Final closing date for Creative Arts (Drama) at Flinders Uni. Late applications not accepted. | ||
| 1 December 2022 | Deadline for applicants to pay their application fee and still be guaranteed equal consideration. | ||
| 1 December 2022 | Equal consideration closing date for all semester 1 courses excluding those with final closing dates. New applications after this date are not guaranteed equal consideration for selection. | ||
| 1 December 2022 | Final closing date for Clinical Sciences/Doctor of Medicine at Flinders University. Late applications not accepted. | ||
| 1 December 2022 | Closing date for Clinical Sciences, Midwifery, Nursing and Paramedicine at Charles Darwin University. These courses may close at short notice after this date. Late applications may not be accepted. | ||
| 4 January 2023 | Change of preference deadline for Semester 1 offers. | ||
| 12 January 2023 | Main offer round. Offers will be emailed by 5pm. | ||
| 20 January 2023 | Offer response deadline. | ||
| 25 January 2023 | Second January offer round will be emailed by 5pm. | ||
| 2 February 2023 | Further offer rounds emailed every Tuesday and Thursday until 9 March 2023. |
Ms Julie Stephenson
Careers & VET Coordinator
