Find out what upcoming events and information sessions are being hosted by Explore Careers and our partners.
CitiPower & Powercor’s passionate team would love to organise a presentation to educate your students on potential pathways into their industry during Term 2 of 2026. This will be particularly beneficial to Year 12 students who are interested in engineering careers, those who feel uncertain about a university, and young women looking for supported pathways into STEM careers.
BDO, one of the world’s leading accounting, audit, and advisory firms, are doing a FREE roadshow in Term 2. This interactive, high-energy presentation brings the world of accounting to life. Students will hear real stories from BDO professionals, explore what a career in accounting looks like, and unpack some of the most common misconceptions about the industry. They’ll also learn about the important roles accountants play across a wide range of companies and industries and discover the exciting and diverse opportunities available to those who pursue accounting or finance pathways.
They’ll also get practical guidance on how to start an accounting career, including the best high school subjects to consider, relevant university courses, and the early-entry opportunities available at BDO for high-school leavers.
Macquarie Group is hosting high-performing Year 10 and 11 students for an engaging “Life After School” event designed to demystify the financial services industry and showcase the wide range of career opportunities available. The session is aimed at motivated students interested in understanding what a future in banking, finance and technology could look like.
Students will gain insight into the diverse career pathways across Macquarie, hear about the types of roles available within the organisation, and learn how different university degrees can lead into successful careers in the financial services sector.
Macquarie Group is delivering an initiative designed to inspire and empower female students in Years 10 and 11 to explore careers in banking and technology. The program makes career pathways more accessible and engaging, while encouraging students to consider how subject choices can shape future opportunities in fast-evolving industries.
Through interactive activities and real-world insights, students will gain a clearer understanding of how the financial and banking sector operates, including the growing role of data and AI in shaping decision-making and innovation. Students will also hear from female professionals across Macquarie who will share their education and career journeys, highlighting diverse pathways into the industry. The session aims to broaden perspectives and encourage students to explore a wide range of subjects and future career options.
SAS who are the leaders in analytics are hosting an event and they would like to invite your female students to attend. At SAS, they’re not just thinking about the future; they’re actively shaping it. Girls In Tech Day helps bridge the gender gap in tech education and employment, showcasing the career opportunities that girls can explore in STEM and IT. And how they can build a more diverse and inclusive industry that reflects the world we live in.
One of our partners, Leidos, is excited to be hosting a Women in STEM Office Visit in Term 3, designed to inspire young Australian women to explore future pathways in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics after school.
Leidos’ mission is to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient. In Australia, they deliver critical projects for Defence, support the IT environment for the Australian Taxation Office, maintain government legislative websites, and develop software solutions in the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance domain.
Macquarie Group is hosting high-performing Year 10 and 11 students for an engaging “Life After School” event designed to demystify the financial services industry and showcase the wide range of career opportunities available. The session is aimed at motivated students interested in understanding what a future in banking, finance and technology could look like.
Students will gain insight into the diverse career pathways across Macquarie, hear about the types of roles available within the organisation, and learn how different university degrees can lead into successful careers in the financial services sector.
One of our partners, Leidos, is excited to be hosting a Women in STEM Office Visit in Term 3, designed to inspire young Australian women to explore future pathways in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics after school.
Leidos’ mission is to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient. In Australia, they deliver critical projects for Defence, support the IT environment for the Australian Taxation Office, maintain government legislative websites, and develop software solutions in the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance domain.
Pitcher Partners, one of Australia’s leading accounting, audit and advisory firms, are running a free roadshow throughout Brisbane in Term 3. This engaging session introduces students to the reality of working in accounting, with interactive discussions led by practicing accountants. Students will gain insight into what the profession actually involves, challenge the stereotype that it is only about numbers, and hear how accountants contribute across a wide range of industries and organisations.
The presentation is aimed primarily at Year 11–12 students, with Year 10 students also encouraged to attend, particularly those considering subject choices. Students will learn about career pathways into accounting and finance, including recommended school subjects, university study options, and entry routes into the profession. The session will also cover current industry trends, including the impact of AI and why demand for accountants remains strong, along with opportunities available at Pitcher Partners for future school leavers.
Unitywater is connecting with local high school students across the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay to showcase the work they do delivering essential water and wastewater services for the community and environment. Students will hear from real employees about their day-to-day roles and gain insight into the wide range of careers available in the organisation, including engineering, science, business, finance, trades and civil construction.
The session also highlights early career pathways into the water industry, helping students understand how they can start building a future in a sector that is essential, diverse and full of opportunity.