Welcome to the Southern Catholic College Careers Expo 2025!
Get ready to embark on a journey of discovery as we bring together a diverse array of businesses from various industries, all under one roof at MAC 02 in Hobart.
Whether you're passionate about technology, healthcare, hospitality, or any other field, this expo is your chance to delve into the world of work and gain invaluable insights directly from professionals. From interactive exhibits to engaging with industry expoerts, this event is designed to help you chart your course for the future.
Your college careers advisors will be available to support you in the lead-up to the expo and on the day, providing guidance and assistance as you navigate through the multitude of opportunities.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to ignite your passion and unlock endless possibilities! Make sure to bring your 'passport', allowing you to plan your day and make the most out of the expo. And remember, you'll have the opportunity to speak with industry experts firsthand, so come prepared with your questions and curiosity!
Want to learn more? Check out the video below to see what happened at the 2024 Expo!
Thank you to our sponsors
We are very grateful to have the support of the following Catholic organisations and colleges as part of the 2025 Careers Expo.
Catholic Education Tasmania
Catholic Education Tasmania operates 38 schools and colleges across Tasmania, offering students from all backgrounds a quality education enriched by our Catholic faith.
Catholic schools reflect and celebrate the diversity of contemporary Tasmania and Australia. They make a substantial contribution to society and to the Catholic Church in Australia and particularly in Tasmania.
Sponsor colleges for 2025 include:
Dominic College | Glenorchy
Guilford Young College | Hobart and Glenorchy
MacKillop Catholic College | Mornington
Mount Carmel College | Sandy Bay
Sacred Heart College | New Town
St Aloysius Catholic College | Kingston and Huntingfield
St Mary's College | Hobart
Tasmanian Catholic Schools Parents Council
The TCSPC mission is for the Council is a collaborative and representative organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting accessible, quality education for all children in Catholic school Communities by:
- sharing responsibility for learning and living gospel values.
- assisting our school communities to identify, provide and maintain the human, material and capital resources necessary for the effective and efficient delivery of Catholic education.
- building an environment where parents can be empowered to take an active role as the primary educators of their children.
- actively encouraging our school communities to reach out with love, respect and tolerance through balancing the needs and expectations of all.
Loreto Community Housing
Loreto Community Housing is Tasmania’s largest provider of community housing.
Alongside tenancy support, an in-house maintenance service, community wellbeing team and construction pre-employment program Build Up Tassie, Loreto Community Housing is also constructing many new homes across the state. The organisation was established in 2014 and operates as an entity of the Archdiocese of Hobart. As such, the overarching principles of the Archdiocese guide the vision, purpose and values of Loreto Community Housing.
Visit the Loreto Community Housing website
Check back as we update our sponsors list!
Meet the exhibitors
We have a range of exhibitors lined up for students to meet at the Careers Expo! Stay tuned as this list gets updated!
Australian Defence Force
Looking for a career that’s a rich and rewarding blend of career and lifestyle opportunities, filled with fulfilling work, job security and many benefits? Now’s the time to apply for a career in the Australian Defence Force.
The Australian Defence Force is a modern, people-focused organisation and one of Australia’s major employers. With over 200 roles on offer, there’s a wide range of specialist military positions, support roles, trades and professions to choose from. Learn more about roles ranging from engineering to communications, IT and intelligence available in the Navy, Army and Air Force.
Visit the Australian Defence Force website
CatholicCare Tasmania
CatholicCare Tasmania deliver a broad range of community services across the State.
We help individuals and families, regardless of their circumstances or background, to navigate life’s challenges.
Our staff respect the unique circumstances of each person we work alongside to deliver personalised services that uphold the dignity of every individual.
You can find us online at CatholicCareTas.org.au or contact us on 1800 819 447.
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Did you know that becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA) is a solid way for traditional accountants to gain that professional edge crucial in today’s fast-paced world? They take additional studies to gain the globally recognised CA designation, earned through the CA Program to boost their careers towards an epic professional future.
CAs are known as Difference Makers. The depth and breadth of their expertise help them to see the bigger picture and navigate towards the best course of action. They are visionary leaders who create successful stories, their ability to make epic things happen comes from their consistent pursuit of excellence.
FIT College
FIT College was formed with one simple goal: to graduate quality Personal Trainers and Gym Instructors ready to start a career in fitness working in any fitness industry environment.
Since our inception, we have worked tirelessly to provide high quality fitness courses (including Personal Trainer courses and Gym Instructor courses), accompanied by practical and varied learning materials, and a broad range of interesting and helpful study resources. For the highest quality personal trainer courses and other fitness courses available, contact our fitness Career Advisers.
More knowledge. More practical experience. More fun. More time to develop your skills to become a Personal Trainer or Gym Instructor. FIT College will do our very best to help you start, or further, your career in fitness.
Pharmacy Guild of Australia
Formed in 1927, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia (the Guild) is a peak national employer organisation, which represents Australia’s community pharmacies.
The core role of the Guild is to represent the interests of Members in industrial matters in the Fair Work Commission and state jurisdictions as well as providing local member support and advice regarding workplace relations matters.
There are over 5,800 community pharmacies equitably distributed around Australia.
Community pharmacies are the most frequently accessed and most accessible health destination in Australia, with over 462 million individual patient visits annually.
Australia’s community pharmacies employ over 70,000 staff directly, including approximately 20,000 registered pharmacists.
St Thomas Aquinas Teaching Schools Institute
Our cadets participate in full-day paid tuition and faith formation sessions weekly, preparing them for their future roles as educators in Catholic schools. This structured approach allows cadets to dedicate two full working days each week to learning and practising the art of teaching.
Throughout their cadetship, students have the privilege of learning from world-class educational leaders, providing unmatched learning opportunities and invaluable insights into the field of education.
Access more information on the Institute
Tasmania Police
At Tasmania Police, we are committed to keeping all Tasmanian’s safe and we take pride in the public safety, crime detection and prevention, traffic policing and emergency management services we deliver.
We offer a rewarding career that lets you make a difference every day. As a police officer you get to work in a great team (with a good starting salary) and you’ll never be bored, because every day is different.
Visit the Tasmania Police website for information about entry requirements or what to expect when applying.
Tasmanian Fire Service
The Tasmania Fire Service provides a range of services across community safety and emergency response. Firefighters work on the frontline, responding to incidents involving urban and vegetation fire, road crash rescue, hazardous materials, vertical rescue, confined space, first aid and more. We have a team-based environment and consider our crew to be one big family. We are looking for people of any gender and background who are: eager to learn new skills, great communicators, independent thinkers, team-orientated, safety-conscious, and able to follow instructions. If you are active, determined, and keen for a new challenge in a rewarding career; firefighting could be for you.
Visit the Tasmanian Fire Service website
Tasmanian Health Service
Allied Health Services in the Tasmanian Health Service covers many different jobs that help people stay healthy and recover from illnesses or injuries. Think of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, dietitians, podiatrists, social workers, and more! These professionals work together to support patients in hospitals, health centres, and in the community. If you're interested in helping people directly and making a difference in their lives, exploring a career in Allied Health could be a great fit for you.
Visit the Tasmanian Health Service website
Tasmanian Hospitality Association
The Tasmanian Hospitality Association is the peak industry body for hotels, accommodation, restaurants, cafes, caterers, community, sporting and RSL clubs in Tasmania. The THA is a proactive body which seeks at all times to advocate for the hospitality sector, and ensure Tasmania has a viable and profitable hospitality industry both now and into the future.
Visit the Tasmanian Hospitality Association website
TasWater
Our talented workforce of over 980 employees keep Tasmania thriving by providing exceptional water and sewerage services to over 460,000 customers daily.
We have an ambitious future, inspired by our vision to unlock water’s full potential, and centred on our customer, communities, our people, the environment and our collective water future.
Over the coming 5 years we are investing $1.5 billion to ensure a safe and secure water future for a growing Tasmania, and will we make great steps towards our aspirations of net zero carbon emissions, and towards zero waste. Visit our website or YouTube channel to learn more.
WLF Accounting and Advisory
WLF has a proud reputation for delivering high quality accounting & advisory services to our clients. The firm was established in 1890, and today remains a Tasmanian independent firm, with more than 70 Hobart-based specialists and 11 Partners.
We service a variety of sectors and client types, including:
- Private business
- Personal and Family Groups
- Corporate and Listed Companies
- Government and Public Sector
- Not-For-Profit sector
We are proud of our ongoing undergraduate program, with annual intakes of students who have finished year 12. Our undergraduate accountants work full time as an accountant and study part time at the University of Tasmania in a Bachelor of Business (Accounting Major). The undergraduate program is a fantastic way for students to get a head-start in their accounting career and work in a supportive and professional environment.