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Welcome to the 2012 School
Year from the MIPS team!
back to MIPS Homepage (for resume templates and MIPS Work Booklet and more...) 
MIPS JOB BOARD
(latest casual, part time and
full time jobs)
Come and see the MIPS team or check the board outside G17 every week. We post all opportunities outside our office in G17, as well as advertise through Student News (emailed to students)
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Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Golden City Sheetmetal - Engineering Apprentice
 Golden City Sheet Metal are seeking a 1st Year Metal Fabrication Apprentice to commence work ASAP.
Applicants would ideally have experience in welding and folding metal, although this is not essential. Completing VET Engineering or a Pre Apprenticeship would be an advantage.
The employer is looking for applicants who have ideally completed a minimum of Yr 11.
Please contact the employer directly - Peter Buckell at Golden City Sheetmetal on 5443 6366.
Certificate III in Engineering/Steel Fabrication
Epsom Steel are looking for an apprentice to complete Certificate III in Engineering to work in steel fabrication and engineering.
They are seeking an applicant who has ideally completed Yr 12 and is keen to start a career in steel fabrication. They would like someone who has a strong interest in metals and prefer an applicant who has completed VET Engineering or an Engineering Pre Apprenticeship but will consider anyone who has some metal or trade experience or skills.. Applicants with their licence (either Learners or P Plates) are also preferred but this is not essential.
Applicants are asked to either:
- email a resume to John Faull at Epsom Steel on epsomsteel@westnet.com.au OR
- ring John Faull at Epsom Steel on (03) 5448 3311 to discuss the position
Epsom Steel manufacture steel items including towbars, tool boxes, draw systems and steel beams. They also offer factory based repair & service for Light to Medium Industrial equipment, Agricultural Machinery, Steel Fabrication & Engineering. Visit their website http://www.epsomsteel.com.au
Keech Apprenticeship - Patternmaking
Keech make cast steel products for the mining, agricultural and other industries. Keech Website
They are seeking an Apprentice Patternmaker - this position involves CAD of the moulds used to produce the steel products. Ideally the applicant will have completed Yr 12 and be interested in a career in metallurgy.
Youtube video about Patternmaking and moulding at Keech
For more information, please see the MIPS team in G17.
School Based Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Full Time Employment
WANT A FULL TIME JOB? Digital Mapping and Aerial Photography
Photomapping Services – Full time vacancies
Photomapping Services is a Victorian based company with offices in Melbourne and Bendigo. We provide Lidar, Aerial photography and GeoSpatial data services across Australia with 50 staff, 17 are based in Bendigo regional office. The Bendigo office uses digital stereo aerial photography to capture 3D digital geographic features and processes these into compliant Geographic Information Systems (GIS) datasets, also update existing datasets using satellite imagery among other geospatial tasks.
We are keen to employ several new full time junior staff in our Bendigo Office, interested in a rewarding career producing digital maps. Whilst we will provide the required training, the candidates are expected to have the following attributes:
- Be prepared for a long term career - this is NOT A GAP YEAR OPPORTUNITY
- Have computer skills
- Be keen and enthusiastic to learn new skills in a computer graphics and technical office environment
- Be capable of absorbing and retaining instructions
- Be able to work closely with and as a member of a small team
- Have good communication skills, and
- Not be colour blind.
Desirable attributes:
- Be able to see stereo 3D,
- Have good hand eye coordination skills,
- Have an interest in Mapping or Geography.
Students interested in the position should present in person to the MIPS office in G17 and speak to Lorelle or Marla. Please bring a copy of your resume.
Laboratory Technician
Keech Castings Australia Pty Ltd is one of Australia's most successful and progressive foundries. The Company produces high integrity steel castings for a wide range of industries both national and international.
(Keech make cast steel products for the mining, agricultural and other industries. Keech Website
Youtube video about Patternmaking and moulding at Keech )
Keech Castings Australia based in Bendigo Victoria, requires the services of a Laboratory Technician in order to perform the following duties:
- Prepare Micro structure samples and document graphs.
- Report test results and deviations.
- Conduct routine/sample checks for the quality of steel scrap.
- Monitor the quality of input material used in the making of steel.
- Check the chemical composition / micro of goods returned from customers.
- Provide results to Metallurgist and Production Team as required.
- Monitor production process variables.
- Respond to daily process deviations.
- Progress test bars ready for testing.
- Document and distribute test results.
- Maintain Laboratory records.
- Provide assistance with failure analysis investigations.
- Assist with Research and Development activities.
- Maintain a high standard of housekeeping within the laboratory and testing areas.
If required, training will be provided to the successful applicant appointed to the role.
Expressions of interest should please be forwarded to:
Brent Bruns - Human Resources Manager
PO Box 6001
White Hills
Vic 3550
Tel: (03) 5443 8233
email: bbruns@keech.com.au
Part Time/Casual Employment
WEEKEND WORK AT EAGLEHAWK BAKERY! MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK BOTH SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS.
Eaglehawk Bakery High Street Eaglehawk are looking for two young people committed to these days and hours. Applicants need to apply to Mandy McIntyre at Eaglehawk Bakery in person, with a current resume.
ONGOING CASUAL WORK AVAILABLE NOW! If you are looking for work and are prepared to be on call and part of a labor hire group Tracey the Placement People are VERY KEEN to hear from our young people. Quite often employers will contact them to ask for workers for hospitality, retail, trade etc. So if you are keen to be ‘on call’, keen to make some new networks and get some experience on your resume SIGN UP TODAY! Call in to the MIPs office to complete an application form or contact Tracey the Placement people direct on 03 5445 3100
Hospitality Vacancy
A Licenced Restaurant/Café is looking for exceptional front of house/waiting staff to join the team.
You should have coffee or food experience and hospitality skills and be able to work nights and weekends. A RSA would be preferable or be willing to obtain. Computer experience is also preferred.
You will need to be friendly, well presented and seeking a great hospitality position.
Please come in person and see the MIPS team with a resume
Courses and Pathways into Careers
Victorian Training Group - Childcare
The Victorian Training Group (VTG) will be conducting a classroom based Certificate III in Children's Services from February 2012. Based in Central Bendigo the course will run 3 days per week for 6 months and include 210 hours of practical placement in a childcare center. Victoria is currently experiencing a massive shortage in childcare workers and the Cert. III course is the ideal way to kickstart your career.
VTG website is here: http://www.vtg.edu.au
You can find course information here: http://www.vtg.edu.au/courses/CHC30708
and enter and expression of interest here: http://www.vtg.edu.au/expressions/
Visit VTG on facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/trainingvictoria
or just call 1300 305 977 and ask for Scott Seymour at the Victorian Training Group
Bendigo TAFE Pre Apprenticeships for 2012
Bendigo TAFE offer pre-apprenticeship programs in many areas and these are a stepping stone into apprenticeships. School leavers seeking an apprenticeship are encouraged to apply for a place on the Bendigo TAFE website or visit the MIPS team for information. Applications are open for 2012.
Download PreApprenticeship Flier for Bendigo TAFE
Best Community Development - Courses for 2012
BEST are currently taking expressions of interest for 2012 in the following courses:
- Certificate II Retail
- Certificate II Hospitality
- Certificate II Community Services
- Certificate II Business
- Certificate III Business Admin
- Certificate III Retail
- Certificate III Hospitality
- Certificate III Children’s Services
- Certificate III Aged Care/Home and Community Care
- Certificate IV Disability
- Certificate IV Training and Assessment
BEST also offer short courses and computer courses throughout the year.
- Level II Senior First Aid
- Responsible Service of Alcohol
- Follow Workplace Hygiene Procedures
- Food Safety Supervisors
- Licensees First Step
- Construction Induction
- Various computer courses (please refer to our website for timetables and content)
You can visit the BEST office in Bendigo at 26-28 St. Andrews Avenue.
Phone: (03) 5430 2500 or 1300 BESTCD (1300 237 823) and you can email: bendigo@bestcd.org.au
Youth Events
Visit the Yo Bendigo Website - full of information for Bendigo Youth! Go to their website now
you will find opportunities like these below and much more including local gig guide and competitions...
Online Job Search
We suggest visiting the following websites to search for vacancies. There are many others but these are the main ones that the MIPS staff check on a regular or daily basis - and you should too.
Be aware that it is vital to check if the vacancy is still available, don't assume that because you can view it that it is still open. If they are more than a few days old, they may be filled already.. Contact the employer or agency before submitting an application or make sure you know when the vacancy is closing.
Australian Job Search - you can search for vacancies through this government resource - especially apprenticeships
Seek - often casual and part time vacancies are advertised through this popular site. You can set up an email notification to send you jobs if you register
My Career - can search for Bendigo jobs
Online Recruitment Websites
              
Employment Library
Young Worker Toolkit -the Government launched a new website to help young people understand the World of Work, their rights and responsibilities and general industrial relations info on pay..
Interviews - want a fun way to practice interview preparation? Try these interactive interview games...
Virtual Interview - Mission Australia
Virtual Interview - BBC UK
Aptitude Tests 
Samples of aptitude tests from Group Training Australia.
Resumes
there are many examples of resumes that are available - you could do a Google or have a look at resume worksheet. Other examples are JobJuice Resume Builder and CVGT Resume builder and My Future and the JobSearch resources.
Services in the Pathways office
There are a variety of people and services to assist you. In the near future we will have a Resume resource folder for students to access, as well as staff from Your Employment Solutions (YES), The Factory and CVGT to assist. Their availability will be advertised. You can also visit the MIPs (Managed Individual Pathways) page for more information.
Online recruting
Many large companies eg McDonalds, Safeway/Woolworths and Coles Myer use online systems to recruit potential employees. This removes the need for them to collect hard copy resumes and you can apply for jobs at other companies. These systems also may have a search engine to look for jobs - Coles Myer and Safeway . There is a new website you may have seen on TV called Jobs.com.au - visit Axel to find out more about the services offered.
Strategies for work
Make sure that you use resources like newspapers, bulletin boards at your local supermarket/retailers, friends, teachers and neighbours. You can also approach the places you might like to work and see if they are hiring. You can do this by visiting them in person, making a phone call to the manager or perhaps writing to them. Doing Work Experience can be a way of experiencing work and seeing if the job is for you.
Issues with your workplace?
If you experience problems or issues with your employer, there are services and people to help you. Workplace Authority will give you information on award rates and conditions for all types of jobs - call 1300 363 264. Work Safe Victoria can help with issues relating to health and safety in the workplace - call 1800 136 089 for information or 13 23 60 to report serious workplace emergencies. Job Watch is a Victorian community legal centre specialising in employment law - you can call them on 1800 331 617. The Victorian Government has set up the Workplace Rights Advocate to protect young workers - call 1300 882 648.
Links
- Mission Australia - have great resources including virtual interview, resume and application tips
- Jobsearch
Search for jobs Australia wide, resumes, employment information and links to important information
- New Apprenticeships
Information for students, parents and employers on all types of apprenticeships and traineeships
- Get a Trade - lots of information on Trades....apprenticeships, training, opportunities and more
- JOBJUICE
Youth Central - has some excellent resources and templates for finding work, resumes and much more - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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