24 Jan 2024 | 4 mins
Overview

The Tech Council of Australia in partnership with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Microsoft, nbn co and Year13 have created Virtual Work Experiences for young learners to explore technology careers and jobs for free. The Tech Council is the united voice of the Australian technology industry, representing a cross-section of the technology ecosystem. One of our goals is to improve the visibility of tech job opportunities, and pathways into tech careers so more young learners from diverse backgrounds and abilities can enter tech workforce. Learn more about the Tech Council here.

Software Engineer 

A Software Engineer, sometimes called a Software Developer or Computer Programmer, is someone who creates computer programs. They use code to design, build, test, troubleshoot and maintain computer software.   

Check out our Software Engineer Virtual Work Experience to learn more about the role, daily tasks, responsibilities and pathways into this diverse career. Click here to download the offline version.

This experience is sponsored by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia

 

Platform Engineer

Platform Engineers are just like software engineers, but instead of building websites for the public, they build the tools and tech used by the rest of the company. They also improve the cyber safety and efficiency of the tech they work with. 

Check out our Platform Engineer Virtual Work Experience to learn more about the role, daily tasks, responsibilities and pathways into this diverse career.

This experience is sponsored by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia

 

Cyber Security Specialist

A cyber security specialist is someone who helps protect computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats like hacking, viruses, and cyber attacks. They use their knowledge of computer systems and software to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in security protocols and develop strategies to prevent cyber attacks from occurring.  

Check out our Cyber Security Specialist Virtual Work Experience to learn more about the role, daily tasks, responsibilities and pathways into this unique career. Click here to download the offline version.

This experience is sponsored by Microsoft

 

UX/UI Designer

User interface (UI) and user experience (UX) designers work together to develop seamless and enjoyable digital experiences that are easy to use.

Check out our UX/UI Designer Virtual Work Experience to learn more about the role, daily tasks, responsibilities and pathways into this in-demand career.

This experience is sponsored by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia

 

Data Scientist

Data Scientists collect, clean, analyse and visualise data to help provide insights and advice for customers or businesses. All big decisions are powered by data, and modern organisations can collect millions of pieces of data every single. Data Scientists use this data to help make decisions and solve problems. 

Check out our Data Scientist Virtual Work Experience to learn more about the role, daily tasks, responsibilities and pathways into this in-demand career. Click here to download the offline version.

This experience is sponsored by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia

 

Business Banker

A business banker is kind of like a financial coach for business owners, listening and talking with customers to help them figure out the best game plan to grow and succeed.

Check out our Business Banker Virtual Work Experience to learn more about the role, daily tasks, responsibilities and pathways into this in-demand career.

This experience is sponsored by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia

 

Network Engineer

nbn network engineers help design, build and maintain Australia's largest infrastructure project; providing internet across the country. Whether you want to be hands-on and work outdoors or would prefer to work from an office, there are opportunities to suit both needs in this career path.  

Check out our Network Engineer Virtual Work Experience to learn more about the role, daily tasks, responsibilities and pathways into this rewarding career. Click here to download the offline version.

This experience is sponsored by the nbn