Career profiles

Business & professional

Accountant

Carl has been working as an accountant for 25 years, having entered the profession because he saw it as an area vital for business, and one rich with opportunity.

Administration Officer

Julia moved from work as a temp in reception to a full-time administration position.

Administrator

Office administrators undertake a range of functions to make sure the administration activities within an organisation run smoothly.

Company Director

Richard has gained his experience as a company director from years of managing people.

Dentist

Owen didn't particularly fancy the idea of being stuck in a dark room with a pile of paper and a pen...so he studied dentistry.

Financial Planner

In order to become a financial planner, Sam says that you'll need to be highly articulate, and good at explaining fairly complex things in understandable terms.

Indigenous Project Officer Trainee

Lowanna works on the Victorian Government's Artist and Community Program.

Managing Director

Five years ago Jonathon gave up the world of pioneering research on optical communications to head up his own telecommunications equipment company.

Market Researcher

Kayte works as a statistician for a market research company and uses a mix of communication, writing, analysis, negotiation and sales skills.

Marketing Coordinator

A marketing coordinator uses a range of skills from writing, media liaison, meeting people and managing events.