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Experience the fun! image courtesy of ClipArtThere are several questions that people ask when trying to decide on their career path:
What will I do?
What do I need?
Where will I work?
How much will I earn? being the biggest question!

So as information comes to hand it will be uploaded for browsing. If you know of some great information or websites that you feel could be of assistance to others, please email Moira -  moira.lawler@unisa.edu.au

A gateway to Australian archives

Australian Society of Archivists (ASA) - Provides an A-Z of archives in Australia and provides the following details for each organisation - contact details, title of officer in charge, hours and facilities, access arrangements, collection focus, available guides.

Collections Australia Network (CAN) - Australian Cultural Heritage Collections Online - This generally covers the GLAM sector (galleries, libraries, archives and museums). It's predecessor was Australian Museums Online (AMOL).

Interesting industry links

Provided here are web links to various associations that highlight requirements and other interesting information that may assist you in deciding upon your future career pathway.

Career services at UniSA

UniSA's Career Services offer a range of services and resources aimed at maximising graduate employability. Visit this link for information related to:

  • direct industry contacts
  • employment opportunities
  • integrated learning opportunities
  • interview skills
  • skills education
  • work experience
  • writing 

What's on in your Australian State Library?

Discover the wide range of Australia's libraries - special, academic, public, TAFE, parliamentary, school etc. through Australian Libraries Gateway. There is something for everyone!  If you are travelling, stop and take a look, libraries are fascinating places for both young and old alike.

There are many reasons to visit your national and state libraries, endless information services, touring exhibitions, free film screenings, events for kids and many family activities at different times of the year. You can make the trip your own unique experience. Best of all, almost everything is FREE.

Searching for skilled professionals?

 

Skilled professionals will possess the knowledge to cope with new technologies and lead you through the 21st Century and beyond.  Please contact Moira regarding current vacancies, volunteer or work experience positions that relate to areas of study within the programs.  Provide all details and your request will be considered, and if suitable will be promoted to all BIM students.

Employers should also view the UniSA Career Services - Employer website for valuable information.
 

Employment possibilities

As a world first, a number of UniSA’s interrelated information education programs have been brought together enabling graduands to be technically skilled at graduate and postgraduate levels to fit many positions: 

  • administrators

  • archivists

  • information system designers

  • internet/intranet coordinators

  • knowledge and information officer

  • librarians (see below for more possible job listings)

  • preservation managers

  • records managers

The State Library of South Australia possible positions

 

At the PO1 level are:

  • Archival Collection Development Officer

  • Archival Processing Officer

  • Collection Specialist

  • Community Liaison Officer

  • Customer Services Officer

  • Customer Services Training Officer

  • General Collection Development Officer

  • Online Services Officer

  • Public Libraries Liaison Officer

  • Published Collections Cataloguing Officer

  • Research Officer

  • Senior Records Management Officer

At the OPS2, ASO2 or AS03 level are:

  • Acquisitions Officer

  • Collection Development Support Officer

  • Collection Maintenance Officer

  • Customer Services Support Officer

  • Document Delivery Officer

  • ICT Help Desk Support

  • Program Support Officer

  • Reformatting Officer

  • Research Support Officer

  • Volunteer and Student Programs Officer

Volunteering - a pathway to employment...

The following links provide the opportunity to register or apply for positions in a diverse range of areas. If you know of any additional links please feel free to email Moira the information.

Sought after operational skills

Students will also focus on invaluable administrative skills to ensure the information management professionals who graduate from UniSA are able to operate across all levels of industry.

  • customer service
  • leadership
  • marketing
  • project management

The Masters program will enable Information Management professionals to more easily make the transition from middle management to executive roles in the public and private sector.

The Masters program will challenge participants to examine Information Management principles, risks and benefits in the context of information being one of four primary business assets (along with physical, financial and human assets).

Australian salary standards

A search of various associations and organisations has enabled a list of links to be collated that relate to possible salaries offered within industries that Graduands may seek once completing these innovative degrees.  Information will be added as it comes to hand.  Bookmark this page for future reference.

*Please note that the following salaries are only as per surveys and should be used only as a guideline, industry salaries may vary.

Careers Expo 2008

Well I attended the Careers Expo and am very excited for the future of our graduates.  I networked the program through many large companies and government departments and received favourable feedback.  Industry representatives were keen to learn more about the innovative programs and would love to hear from you.  So please explore the following sites and express your interest in being involved in future projects, part-time or full-time work, work experience or even volunteering.  Begin your road to a successful career by letting companies know you are out there. 

You need to drive your career it is not on auto pilot.

 

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