GO For It! July 08
Welcome to the July 2008 edition of GO For it!, the Graduate Opportunities e-zine. This edition includes an article about careers in the exercise and sports science sector, a Q&A profile of a recent graduate working in consultancy, plus information about opportunities with Abigroup, the Australian Institute of Health & Welfare, and more.
Happy reading!
The GO Team
Get physical: careers in exercise and sports science

Current research emphatically confirms the importance of regular moderate physical activity for public health. As a result, there is considerable interest in the exercise and sports science fields from within the government/public and private sectors and a need for qualified professionals. Below, Melanie Newton from Exercise & Sports Science Australia gives an outline of this increasingly popular industry.
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Save lives at WorkSafe

How many jobs are there where you can honestly say ‘I HELP PROTECT PEOPLE’S LIVES’? As a WorkSafe graduate, YOU CAN.
We’re proud to have achieved the best safety record in Australia and we’re passionate about improving workplace safety so that more Victorians come home safely every day.
When accidents do happen, we ensure that injured workers receive the best possible care and services to return to work quickly and safely, with lower costs to employers and the Victorian community.
Undergraduate Opportunities 2008
Undergraduate Opportunities 2008, Graduate Careers Australia's directory of vacation work, cadetships and other student employment options, is available in e-book format now! Click on the image to view e-book and find out about current undergraduate employment opportunities. If you are a student you can pick up a free hardcopy of UGO 08 from your university careers service from the end of July, or from a vacation work career fair/expo.
Fast track your career

will fast track your career and offer you exciting opportunities to develop professionally and personally in a challenging environment.
Graduate profile: Robert Vurens van Es

Robert is currently a Business Analyst (Strategy) with Accenture. He has a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics & Finance) (Economics Honours) from Curtin University.
AIHW opportunities

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) is Australia’s national agency for health and welfare statistics, analysis and information. A Canberra-based statutory authority, our work informs community discussion and decision-making. It includes collecting and analysing data about health, housing and community services, and about the health and welfare of Australians. We play a key role in developing national statistical standards and also classifications.

