Announcements

2009 JET Program Information Session

Monday, 20 October 2008

The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program started in 1987 and gives young Australian university graduates the opportunity to stay in Japan for at least one year.  Successful applicants are engaged in either language instruction in primary or senior high schools, or are placed in prefectural or municipal government offices to assist with international activities.

An Information Session will be held at 6.00pm - 7.30pm on Monday, 20 October 2008 in the Baldessin Precinct Building, Room #W1.21 at the Australian National University.  Please contact the Japanese Embassy on email jet@japan.org.au or by phone 02 6273 2679.

Additional information can be found at http://www.au.emb-japan.go.jp/e_web/education/Education_entry.htm

CPA Australia Events

CPA Australia Internship Program 2008

The CPA Australia Internship Program provides an opportunity for students to gain practical experience, and for employers to gain access to the best university students throughout Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.

All placements are paid professional experience roles that will take place for six – 12 weeks throughout November 2008 to February 2009. For more information please visit our Internships & Work Experience page or go to the following link: http://www.cpacareers.com.au/

CPA Australia Ethics Competition

University students have the chance to win $3000 in this year's annual CPA Australia Ethics Competition by sharing their views on ethical issues facing the financial, accounting and business professions in a five minute video or a 2000 word essay.

Undergraduate accounting students, including honors’ students, can enter the competition. Each format offers a prize of $1500. For more information please see the following link: http://www.cpacareers.com.au/

Entries close 31 October 2008.

CPA Congress, 12-14 November 2008
National Convention Centre, Canberra.

Achieving real success today requires a fresh and dynamic response to a new set of challenges. Stimulate fresh thinking at CPA Congress 2008.

www.cpaaustralia.com.au/cpacongress

You don’t need to have already graduated to become part of CPA Australia. All students (Australian and International) who are currently undertaking university qualifications can join CPA Passport — CPA Australia’s free global student network.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Summer Vacation Program 2008

PwC now offers a greater choice of careers, more varied work experience and flexible work practices. Students who join our Canberra vacation program will work in our offices full-time between 24 November and Christmas 2008.  In Canberra, we operate across two of our key divisions (Assurance and Advisory Services) and can offer a diverse range of careers for top vacationers in any discipline.

For more information, please visit the Summer & Vacation Work page or www.pwc.com/au/careers and complete the online application form.

Applications are now open for the KPMG Summer Vacation Program.  KPMG offers a range of challenging and rewarding careers in audit, tax and advisory. We’re looking for bright minds from all degree disciplines. We offer excellent professional and personal development opportunities. Please visit our Summer & Vacation Work page for more information

Undergraduate Opportunities Guides are here!!

This year’s Undergraduate Opportunities Publication contains information about  Vacation Work, Cadetships, Scholarships, Internships, Co-op Year Programs, Work Experience and Direct Placements (including Graduate Programs).  Copies of this year's guide can be collected from the Graduate Careers Office in 3B2.