Careers at Warnbro Community High School

At Warnbro Community High School, we are committed to empowering students to make informed decisions about their futures. Our Full Time Careers Practitioner Mr Hamilton plays a vital role in supporting students as they explore a diverse range of pathways and opportunities. This support extends across all aspects of career development and planning, including: 

  • Self-assessing strengths, interests, skills and abilities 
  • Completing career interest profiles and identifying aligned career options 
  • Exploring career pathways and making informed decisions 
  • Researching labour market trends and emerging industries 
  • Matching subject selections with future career goals 
  • Setting personal and professional development goals 
  • Building essential job-seeking skills 
  • Writing resumes and preparing for applications 
  • Receiving ongoing mentoring and personalised guidance 

 

Mr Hamilton works closely with students and their families to ensure tailored guidance and support at every stage of the career decision-making process. 

Our Careers Department also fosters strong partnerships with a variety of external organisations to provide current and relevant industry insights. These include: 

  • Kwinana Industries Council 
  • Curtin University 
  • University of Western Australia 
  • Murdoch University 
  • Apprenticeship Support Australia 
  • Australian Defence Force 

Through a combination of individual support, group sessions and industry engagement, Warnbro Community High School ensures every student is equipped to confidently pursue their future ambitions. 

 

YEAR 7 CAREERS

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YEAR 8 CAREERS

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YEAR 9 CAREERS

At Warnbro Community High School, we are proud to take part in the Year 9 Career Taster Program (CTP), a valuable initiative aimed at sparking student’s interest in future careers and helping them make informed decisions about their educational and vocational pathways. Through hands-on experiences and industry-led activities, the CTP offers students early exposure to a wide range of careers and the skills required in each. These opportunities help students connect their current learning with future possibilities, guiding them in selecting subjects for Years 10, 11, and 12 that reflect their interests and ambitions. By engaging directly with real workplaces and industry professionals, students gain meaningful insights that support confident and informed post-school choices. 

This year our year 9 students have taken part in the following Career Tasters & Guest Presentations. 

  • Aviation Ground Crew 
  • Eye in the Sky for Drones 
  • Let’s Get Fabulous – Hair Dressing  
  • Curious Careers – VR Exploration 
  • Australian Submarines Recruiting Information Presentation 
  • Fortescue Trades Presentation 
  • Bunnings Warehouse Community Engagement Project 

YEAR 10 CAREERS

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DEFENCE INDUSTRY TRAINING CAPABILITY PRESENTATION

As part of our commitment to preparing students for life beyond school, your child recently participated in the Defence Industry Training Capability Presentation. This session formed part of our career development program and gave students valuable insight into career pathways within Australia’s Defence Industry, a growing sector offering a broad range of opportunities. 

During the presentation, students explored: 

  • The importance of the Defence Industry and its contribution to national security 
  • A variety of career options, including trades, technical roles and support positions 
  • Training and entry pathways such as apprenticeships, traineeships and vocational education 
  • How their current skills, studies and interests could align with roles in this industry 

Students were encouraged to think about how these careers could suit their individual strengths and how to begin planning for these pathways through further study and skill development. 

Helpful Links

For families wishing to learn more or continue the discussion at home, we invite you to explore the following useful resources: 

Defence Industry – For Students

The Other Force WA

South Metro TAFE – Defence Industry Pathways Program

MEGT Jobs Board

We encourage parents and carers to use these links to further explore training and career options with your child and help them consider future opportunities in this exciting and essential field. 

If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Mr Hamilton.