St Michael's College – a Catholic school in the Lasallian tradition
Careers Expo 2026
MONDAY 3 AUGUST
6PM TO 8PM
St Michael’s College Careers Expo
Success looks different for every student at St Michael’s, and the Careers Expo aims to help students plan for their own future pathway. From internships and apprenticeships to university programs and job opportunities, we invite students to embark on a journey of exploration, inspiration and opportunity.
The Careers Expo is run in conjunction with the SACE Information Sessions for current Year 10 and Year 11 students and their families. These sessions explain the subject selection process and South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) requirements. Please refer to the format and timings of the expo below.
6:00 to 8:00 pm Careers Expo All parents/caregivers and students welcome Lasallian Education Centre (LEC) (upstairs and downstairs)
6:00 to 6:30 pm SACE Parent/Caregiver Student Information Session for current Year 10 (Year 11 2027)
7:15 to 7:45 pm SACE Parent/Caregiver Student Information Session for current Year 11 (Year 12 2027)
LEC Auditorium (upstairs)
LEC Auditorium (upstairs)
Follow the colours and numbers toward finding your career pathway.
*Please note the exhibitors list is correct at the time of publication.
Professional Services, Creative Industries, Media, Hair & Beauty
1 Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) - discuss pathways in Game Art and 3D Animation, Programming, VFX and Film.
2 Media Makeup Australia’s leading makeup academy. Combining excellence in theory, training and practical application.
3 Rising Sun Pictures
Rising Sun Pictures (RSP) delight and inspire audiences by creating the world’s most memorable screen moments. RSP’s notable clients include Disney, Marvel, Warner Bros., Netflix, Amazon, and MGM.
4 The Advertiser Andrew Hough is The Advertiser’s award winning investigations editor, reporting on major issues that affect South Australians. Discuss pathways in journalism and print industry.
5 The French Beauty Academy Beauty and Makeup - offering Beauty Therapy Cert II and III and advanced diplomas.
6 Equipe Advisory Career paths in Accounting and Professional Services.
Universities & Tertiary Education
7 Adelaide University Adelaide University, formed in 2024 from the merger of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, is a leading public research institution. It offers world-class education and innovative research across seven campuses, aiming to transform communities locally and globally.
8 Flinders University Flinders University, is a public research university known for its innovative research and commitment to student success. It offers diverse programs across multiple campuses.
9 TAFE SA
10 Head of Engineering Professor Rocco Zito
11 Professor Tania LeimanDean of Law
12 Tabor College
13 Torrens University Australia
TAFE SA is a leading vocational education and training provider in South Australia, offering a wide range of courses and qualifications to help students gain practical skills for various industries.
Representing the College of Science and Engineering at Flinders University with responsibility for STEM courses in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Computer Science and Cybersecurity.
Professor and Dean of Law in the College of Business, Government and Law at Flinders University.
Tabor College is an Australian Christian tertiary college offering a range of liberal arts courses from certificate to post-graduate studies in the areas of counselling, education, ministry, performing arts, mission, youth studies and humanities.
Founded in 2013, the university brings together some of Australia’s most established education providers across business, health, design and hospitality.
St Michael’s College Careers Expo
Emergency Services & Defence
14 Australian Federal Police (AFP)
Australia’s national policing agency, protecting Australians and Australia’s interests by preventing and disrupting threats to lives, livelihoods, and Australia’s way of life here and overseas.
15 Australian Defence Force (ADF) ADF Careers, Army, Navy and Air Force.
16 SAPOL South Australian Police
17 SA Ambulance Services
18 SA Metro Fire Service
Improving the health of the community by providing emergency ambulance transport, clinical care and patient transport services.
The MFS is responsible for protecting the community from the effects of fires, road crashes, dangerous substances and other emergencies.
Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Energy, Mining & Trades
19 HIA Apprentices
20 Jobs Statewide
21 The Australia Maritime College
Apprenticeships in Carpentry, Bricklaying, Painting, Tiling, Roof Plumbing & Plastering, Landscaping and Business.
Jobs Statewide’s primary purpose is to provide person-centred employment and training solutions to participants and employers across Australia.
Globally recognised for its degrees and vocational courses in Maritime Engineering, Seafaring, and Global Logistics.
22 Australian Maritime & Fisheries Academy Providing high quality and innovative training.
23 BAE Systems Australia
24 Department of Energy & Mining
25 MTA Motor Trade Association
26 PEER and PEER DEFENCE
Apprenticeships in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Fabrication, Pipe Fitting, University Internships/Graduate Engineering Roles.
Leading the global transformation economy, overseeing the responsible mining and production of the minerals, metals and fuels of the future to safely and sustainably generate the energy and low carbon products of the future.
MTA is South Australia’s only dedicated automotive industry training provider, delivering apprentices with skills, training and industry access to prepare them for a career as a Motor Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Panel Beater, Vehicle Painter or other Automotive Apprentice.
One of the largest employers of Electrical, Plumbing and Refrigeration apprentices in South Australia. Peer Defence is a defence industry pathway program.
27 VET at St Michael’s College Learn more about VET courses offered at St Michael’s College. Introductory and certificate courses act as a transition between school and the world of employment, allowing students to explore and begin an industry pathway.
28 Western Technical College (WTC) St Michael’s College is a partner school of WTC. Industry streams include Building & Construction, Engineering & Manufacturing, Hairdressing, Barbering, Makeup, Automotive, Electrotechnology, Plumbing, Information & Digital Media/ Technology and Try-A-Trade - programs and courses designed for school students in Years 10, 11 and 12.
29 One and All Tall Ship Cadetships will provide a unique opportunity for young people over 16 to gain employment in the maritime industry.
30 Civil Train Civil apprenticeships and careers LTD is a Group Training Organisation who support and generate apprenticeship and traineeship employment.
31 Torrens 2 Darlington Alliance (T2D)
The T2D Project will need a broad set of skilled workers across hundreds of different roles during construction. It will support 5,500 jobs per year on average during main construction, creating a skills legacy for South Australia.
32 Strata Community Association of SA Strata Community Association (SCA) is the peak body for Industry Managers, Lot Owners, Tenants and Stakeholders living in or affected by Strata Title, Body Corporate, Community Title and Owners Corporations.
33 Regional Skills Training Regional Skills Training (RST) offers flexible, industry-focused programs to upskill individuals in rural and regional Australia, particularly in agriculture and primary industries.
34 Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec (WGA) WGA is a multi-discplinary engineering consultancy providing end-to-end design, optimisation, and project lifecycle services heavily focused on the resources, energy, and decarbonisation sectors.
Events, Food, Tourism & Hospitality
35 Festival City Adelaide The peak body for festivals and events in South Australia. Discuss career paths in tourism and events.
36 Le Cordon Bleu Australia Culinary and hospitality education inspiring budding chefs and business professionals.
Aerospace & Aviation
37 Flight One School of Engineering A leading provider of Aviation, Pilot & Aircraft Engineering training.
Healthcare, Disability, Fitness & Sports Science
38 Australian Chiropractic College
Providing South Australia’s first and only accredited Bachelor of Chiropractic degree.
39 Australian Nursing and Midwifery Education Centre A professional and industrial organisation representing Nurses, Midwives and Personal Care workers across South Australia.
40 Benson Radiology Discussing career pathways, training opportunities and day to day roles within medical imaging
41 Port Adelaide Football Club - Diploma of Sport Study a Diploma in Sports Management at the Port Adelaide Football Club through Flinders University.
42 Queensford College A nationally-accredited training organisation which currently delivers Fitness, Early Childhood Education, Care and Business courses to students.
43 APM Jobs, health and independence. Enabling better lives through employment, workplace, health and wellbeing, disability and aged care services.
44 OTFC Group Discuss career paths in Occupational Therapy for children.
45 AMT Pharmacy Group Representing many Pharmacies in the Western suburbs and seeking employees for roles as Dispense Technicians and Retail Pharmacists with training provided.
46 Pro Health Care
Proud to provide the community with a leading network of Adelaide Medical Centres (Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologist, Podiatrists and Dieticians).
GAP Year Volunteering & Not-for-Profit
47 Lasallian Mission Council (LMC)
Explore volunteering opportunities at the LMC which exists to strengthen the association between the Brothers and those engaged with them in their mission.
48 SYC Justice Services A not-for-profit organisation to support young people experiencing disadvantages.
St Michael’s College Careers Expo
Please refer to the colours and numbers to locate each exhibitor.
*Please note the map is correct at the time of publication.
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