TAFE staff members were eagerly greeting visitors as they came in … from left, facilities officer Trevor Heslop and customer service officers Kerrie Heinemann (Toowoomba) and Lynda Wearne (Kingaroy)
July 24, 2025
Busloads of students from local schools rolled into the annual the South Burnett Careers Market at TAFE’s Kingaroy campus on Thursday.
By midday, the free event had attracted students from Kingaroy and Nanango State High Schools, St Mary’s Catholic College, St John’s Lutheran School and Silver Lining at Ficks Crossing.
There were also home-schooled students in attendance and quite a few adult community members exploring their job – or career-changing – options.
Major local employers had a big presence, including Stanwell, the South Burnett Regional Council and Swickers / Sunpork.
Sadly, the Peanut Company of Australia, which has always had a stall in previous years, was an noticeable absence this year.
There were plenty of opportunities to gather information about the many TAFE Certificate and Diploma courses available as well as tertiary opportunities at universities.
A robot dog, brought along by representatives from the University of Southern Queensland, proved to be popular (particularly when it turned on the media).
There were also QAS paramedics on hand to share their experiences, police recruiters, firefighters and Australian Defence Force and Army Reserve personnel.
Hospitality teacher Jason Ford chatted with Cr Deb Dennien, Mayor Kathy Duff and Cr Danita PotterKimberley Francis and Steve Connor were looking after the South Burnett Care information stand … SB Care currently have three Certificate III traineeships available: two in Business and one in Individual Support (Ageing); anyone interested in applying should call (07) 4162-7300Students from Silver Lining at Ficks Crossing were among the visitors … from left, Bert Combo, Vinnie Conlon, Leszarn Colonel, Jerry Jerome and Koejak Watcho with teacher Shea WattSaint Mary’s Catholic College also sent along many students, including Jacob Conroy (Year 9), Bam Davis (Year 7) and Noah Conlon (Year 8)CROW-FM was broadcasting live from the campus … Sonia McMahon, Lacey Walker and station manager Rowena IrvineRiley and Andrew Byrne, from Maidenwell, were checking out the displays in the courtyardTracey Aberle and Grace Woodhead, from APM Kingaroy Disability Employment ServicesLucas Gilham was helping out on the South Burnett Regional Council standKingaroy State High School student Michael Jones was doing well in the wheel-changing speed competitionRAAF Corporal Josie FItzsimmons and Army Warrant Office Class 2 Adrian Mcinnes came across from ADF Recruiting in Toowoomba to hand out informationYarraman paramedic Michelle Fitzpatrick and Nanango paramedic Chelsea Blinco were part of the QAS team talking to would-be traineesKingaroy Rotary members were busy at the sausage sizzle … from left, Kerry Heit, Neil Black, Gus Napier and Ray PittJoel White, from the University of the Sunshine Coast, was demonstrating the skills of “Gizmo”, a robodogTahlia Lyons and Lavina Turner were handing out information about job opportunities at Swickers / SunporkStanwell sent along a big crew to explain job opportunities at the power stations
