Virtual Work Experience

A Sustainable Packaging Designer creates smart, eco-friendly packaging to help companies reduce waste and build a more circular economy. Part of their job is to find ways to reduce their company’s carbon footprint, while keeping production speedy and affordable. 

Supply Chain Managers make sure products, like clothes, snacks or phones get from factories to stores efficiently and on time. They solve problems, juggle deliveries, and work with people all over the world to keep everything flowing. 

An entrepreneur is a visionary who brings ideas to life, taking risks to build something big. Whether it's launching a business, creating a cool new product, or running a company, they’re always learning, adapting, and pushing boundaries.

Eco-Future Investors (also called Venture Capital Managers) find and invest in start-ups who are inventing sustainable products and solutions that can help make big companies greener!   

Carpenters are the construction experts! They construct, install, and repair structures and fixtures made of timber or steel. With their skilful craftsmanship and attention to detail, they help bring residential, industrial or commercial architecture designs to life.

A Water & Nature Manager helps big organisations protect the environment by finding smart ways to source and manage water and nature so people, businesses and wildlife can thrive together. 

Early childhood teachers play such a big role in our world, after all, they’re teaching the next generation of children really important life skills! Find out what early childhood education is all about in this Virtual Work Experience! 

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.

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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.

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Being a police officer is challenging but rewarding. You’ll face tough situations, and some days are harder than others, but every day is also a chance to make a real difference. Plus, you'll be working as part of a team that's making a difference for the community every day.

Design managers manage professionals such as architects, engineers and other consultants to ensure all client and project deliverables are met regarding design program, quality and budget.

Pipelayers are tradies who lay pipes for stormwater drains, watermains, sewer mains and other similar systems. They use heavy machinery to ensure the pipes are correctly aligned, joined and installed to the required standards.

A Defence Project Manager is someone who organises and schedules important campaigns in the defence industry. They manage projects like building fighter jets, submarines, or radar systems, making sure they meet deadlines and stay under budget.

A Mechanical Engineer in the defence industry works with a team of technicians and other engineers to design, build, and test cutting-edge machinery. They design and maintain the moving parts of warships, submarines, aircraft, weapons and military vehicles.

A Systems Engineer designs and improves the different parts that make up big pieces of machines and technology. In the defence industry, they make sure the systems within ships, submarines and aircraft work smoothly together.

Business bankers are kind of like the personal trainers of the finance world. They work face-to-face with customers to help them figure out how to grow and succeed. If you’re a people person and you’re interested in a finance career, this could be the career for you.

Platform Engineers build the tools and the tech that companies rely on to get things done quickly, efficiently and safely. If you love technology, have a great eye for detail and enjoy problem solving, take a look at life as a Platform Engineer at Commbank.

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UX/UI designers combine creativity with technical skills to help develop technology that people love to use. Discover what that looks like at Commbank!

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A Submarine Fabricator is a specialist tradie who builds and assembles metal parts that make up a submarine. They weld and cut metals and use engineering knowledge to build submarines that can withstand extreme underwater pressure and keep crews safe. It’s a hands-on career where craftsmanship meets exciting new technology!

A machinist is a tradie who uses high-tech machines like lathes, CNC cutters, water jets and laser cutters to shape metal parts with extreme precision. In the defence industry, they craft critical components for military gear, ensuring everything from fighter jets to submarines runs flawlessly.

Every morning in Australia, bakers get to work, baking delicious bread. In this Virtual Work Experience, you’ll discover what it’s like working as a baker at Bakers Delight!

Discover how Food Scientists and QA Managers at Gelato Messina use a combination of biology, chemistry, logistics, and food science to make sure their products stay fresh, delicious, and safe to enjoy.

A cyber security specialist is someone who helps protect computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats like hacking, viruses, and cyber attacks.

nbn Network Engineers help design, build and maintain Australia's largest infrastructure project; providing internet across the country.

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Want a job where you get to eat gelato and brainstorm new flavours every day? Find out what it takes to be a Head Chef at one of Australia's most loved gelato brands. 

Electricians are experts in... you guessed it; all things electrical. At its simplest, their job is to make sure electricity flows safely through circuits to power the devices it’s supposed to.