New School Based Apprentice 

Congratulations to Year 10 student, Chase Price who recently signed up for a school-based apprenticeship with Brackens Field Maintenance located in Dalby. Chase has started an apprenticeship this month and will study for a Certificate (111) in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology. This is a wonderful opportunity for Chase, and we thank Leeroy Bracken for providing him with this on-the-job training and learning. 

Career Development Practitioner Arrangements for Term 2

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Ms. Jacqui McIlroy who will be acting as the Careers Development Practitioner whilst I am on leave for Term 2. Ms. McIlroy will be available for consultation at the College on Monday’s starting from week 2 of term 2. We are blessed to have Ms. Mcllroy for this time who will work closely with Mrs. Tracey Boland as a part of the Careers Team who will both ensure all important career opportunities and activities remain a focus at the College in Term 2.  

 University Open Days 2025 

Students who are interested in a university pathway are encouraged to explore University Open Days along with residential Colleges in Year 11 prior to entering Year 12 as it is an extremely busy year and applications for residential campuses generally open applications earlier than open days. 

Toowoomba  

UniSQ     Saturday 9 August Springfield & Ipswich  

               Saturday 16 August Toowoomba  

Brisbane 

ACU        (To be released? August) Nudgee Road, Banyo 

Griffith   Sunday 10 August Gold Coast & Nathan (South Brisbane)  

QUT       Sunday 27 July Kelvin Grove and Gardens Point  

UQ         Sunday 3 August, St Lucia Campus  

UQ         Sunday 17 August,  Gatton Campus 

Sunshine Coast  

UniSC     Sunday 3 August Sippy Downs 

OLSCC 2025 Careers Dates 

23 April - Year 10,11 & 12 - Emmanuel Residential College (UQ) Presentation                            11.30am at the College Chapel – All Parents and students are welcome 

29 April - Year 10 - UniSQ Discovery Day, Toowoomba 

29 April - Year 11&12 - Griffith University Webinar (Online) 

1 May - Year  11 & 12 - University Accommodation Expo 4pm-6pm Toowoomba (see                 flyer below)  

13 May - Year 10,11 & 12 - ADF Presentation 

14 May - tbc Dalby BEST Industry Dinner (information to come) 

28 May - various Aspire 2Health (registrations are finalised) 

16-20 June - Year 10 Work Experience 

25 July - Year 9-12 Dalby Career Expo 

4 August - Year 12 ATAR and QTAC Registrations in class 

10 September - Year 12 RSA Course 

8-9 September - Year 10 First Aid & Manual Handling Course 

                         Year 11 CPR Refresher Course 

10 September - Year 12 RSA Course (information to come) 

17-19 September - Year 10 Barista Course 

23 October - Year 12 SBA Employer Thank You Lunch (invitation to come) 

Jimbour House are hiring front of house team members. They are seeking friendly, team orientated individuals to join their front of House team. In this role, you would work closely with delivering outstanding customer service, warmly greeting and serving guests, ensuring seamless operations for an exceptional experience. Students have been emailed more detailed information. If you are interested and require further information, please speak with Mrs Tracey Boland in the Careers Office. 

Available Apprenticeships 

Dalby General Steel 

This work would suit people that want to gain skills in a retail environment and would like to build a career in Sales, Warehousing and Purchasing. Or for people that want to enter the workforce directly after finishing year 12.    

• Sales and Retail – Tasks include serving customers across multiple industries both over the counter and via the phone and email sales. There is a wide range of product to learn that can transfer across industries. Our salespeople have built careers where they earn $80 – $100k per year with Dalby General Steel. Other long-term former employees have gone onto become purchasing managers for large manufacturers or to procurement roles in mining and gas earning $100k – $150k. 

• Warehousing – Opportunity to learn skills of warehousing and gain licences such as forklift, HR truck and Cert 3 in Supply Chain Operations. Our experienced warehouse people earn approx. $80k per annum. 

• Stock Control and Purchasing – As an addition to the sales and retail role we also train our people in Purchasing, Procurement and Stock Control. Building relationships with suppliers and shopping around the best value for products and services. 

Dean Garside

Careers Development Practitioner