Careers and Transitions

Currently, CCI provides careers and transitions services through the Australian Government initiative, Career Advice Australia.

Career Advice Australia is an Australian Government initiative committed to providing quality career education, and helping all young Australians aged 13 - 19 make a smooth transition through school and on to further study, training or employment.

As part of the Career Advice Australia initiative, CCIWA has three Regional Industry Career Advisers (RICAs) located in the Kimberley, Goldfields and Pilbara regions. RICAs ensure that young people, parents, schools and local business receive relevant localised industry career information, advice and resources. For more information on Career Advice Australia visit www.careeradviceaustralia.gov.au  

From 1 January 2010 the Australian Government will implement changes to its youth, career and transitions program.

The existing suite of programs will be consolidated into two streamlined programs:

  • Local Community Partnerships, Regional Industry Career Advisors and National Industry Career Specialists will be consolidated into a new School Business Community Partnership Brokers program (previously referred to as Community Education Engagement Partnerships). 
  • Youth Pathways, Connections, YouthLinx and Mentor Marketplace will be consolidated into one new Youth Connections program.

The Schools Business Community Partnership Brokers providers will broker strategic, sustainable partnerships between schools and the community – including business, industry, community organisations, parents and families – to improve educational outcomes and support young people to stay engaged in learning.

Youth Connections will provide a safety net for young people at risk, either through personalised individual support or by providing services that recognise the role that family and community play in a young person’s wellbeing and development.

Regional Industry Career Advisers

CCI currently has three Regional Industry Career Advisers. Click on the relevant region for more information about the RICAs:



Regional Industry Career Adviser - Goldfields, Esperance & Ngaanyatjarraku region

RICA events and programs for the Goldfields Region:

  • Women in Mining Forum - October 2008
  • Goldfields Mining Expo - 28 - 30 October 2008
  • Whats Down the Track Conference - 3 October 2008
  • Vibe Alive Youth Festival - November 2008
  • Careers in Mining - Teachers Professional Development event - November 2008
  • Goldfields 'Its your Life' Career Expo, held in June 
  • "Developing a career culture in schools' program
  • Transistion to Registered Nursing Program
  • Esperance Career Conferences - April and August
  • Inaugural Speed Careers event - August
  • National Science Week
  • Youth Pathways Program launch
  • Career Forums at Eastern Goldfields College
  • WA RICA photographic competition

If you wish to find out more about RICA activities in the Goldfields, Esperance and Ngaanyatjarraku region contact the Regional Industry Career Adviser Maria Gaspar

Maria Gaspar
Regional Industry Career Adviser (RICA)
Goldfields, Esperance & Ngaanyatjarraku
An Australian Government Initiative
Chamber of Commerce & Industry WA
77a Hannan St KALGOORLIE 6430
Ph: (08) 9091 3249
F: (08) 9021 7264
M: 0427 224 458
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Regional Industry Career Adviser - Kimberley

RICA events and programs for the Kimberley Region:

Industry Tours by remote Schools of a variety of Industries including: Transport and Logistics, Hospitality, Local Government, Health, Tourism and Agriculture. 

Industry Breakfast for Businesses interested in becoming involved with the CAA initative

The FRANK team talking to Businesses about Generation Y in the workplace

North West  Youth Career Expo includes Try - A - Trade 1st of May, 2009

Student Day at the North West Expo May 2008

Exposure to a range of quality career information is the key to helping students make a successful transition from school to their next step in life.  With this is mind 60 students from West Kimberley schools met Industry representatives from Health to Mining at the North West Expo Student Day. In a fun ‘speed dating’ set up, students had 5 minutes to ask Industry representatives everything they’ve ever wanted to know about careers in their industry.  Industry representatives felt it was a great opportunity to inform students about pathways and career options in their Industries.

Pizza Run - La Grange Remote Community School Term 2 2007

Opportunities for exposure to career options is limited for students at the remote school of La Grange in the Kimberley region. To increase students exposure, 7 students under the Youth Pathways Program visited Eagle Boys Pizza in Broome. The students undertook a career session with the Employment Directions Network Broome and experienced hands on pizza making and cooking. Students were also given the opportunity to learn more about other career options.

If you wish to find out more about RICA activities in the Kimberley region contact the Regional Industry Career Adviser:

Laura Price

Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA
180 Hay St, East Perth
Ph: (08) 9365 7657
E: laura.price@cciwa.com
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Regional Industry Career Adviser - Pilbara region

Regional Industry Career Adviser - Pilbara region

RICA events and programs for the Pilbara region:

  • Career Expo and Try a Trade Events in all major districts
  • Punmu Crustacean Farming
  • Remote Schools - Special Guests - Two Australian of the year recipients.
  • "Young Professionals on Tour" - School visits by young professionals or aspiring professionals.
  • Career Information Packs - Target Year 10's to assist with subject choices

·         SWL Employer Awards - as part of the Small Business Awards.

·         Karratha Career Expo and Try a Trade Event - a hands on expo where the students go to try the trades and learn from the experts.

  • Career Industry Taster - In collaboration with the LCP, this 3 day event introduced 45 local students to varying industries such as Police, Defence, Health and Tourism.
  • Present for Tom Price Job panel on Apprenticeships and Traineeships
  • Employment, Education and Training information distributed to stuents, teachers, and relevant stakeholders across region
  • Employer Reference Tool - Working with LCP to develop a reference tool to assist local business to facilitate understanding of SWL.
  • Youth Surveys - to identify the issues and needs of youth in each region.

If you wish to find out more about RICA activities in the Pilbara region contact the Regional Industry Career Adviser Julie Pope:

Julie Pope
Regional Industry Career Adviser (RICA) - Pilbara
Career Advice Australia
An Australian Government Initiative
Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA
Balmoral Rd Complex, Balmoral Rd KARRATHA WA 6714
PO Box 1279 KARRATHA WA 6714
Ph: 9144 2140
F:  9185 1016
M: 0407 611 804
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