More scholarships than you can poke a stick at !!

Would you like to accelerate your career and jump ahead of the other candidates when you go for your first job? Would you like to get paid while doing it? Well, if you answered yes to both of those questions then an ACS Foundation Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Scholarship is for you. When you accept a WIL scholarship with the ACS Foundation you are given real world, relevant work experience in the ICT industry, which will make you highly sought after by employers as there is demand for graduates with relevant experience under their belt, as well as their qualifications. I would implore you to even apply for scholarships as the experience gained from undergoing the process can help you improve you interviewing techniques when applying for a job, and give you more confidence.
Often I hear stories of students that have graduated recently with their degree in hand trying to find a job, and can’t seem to get one because employers require that they have some work experience related to their job. We have found that applicants that have done a WIL scholarship are on average to spend 7 years at their first job as they are in a better position to find a job that suits their interests. Most new graduates (47% in Sydney and Melbourne) only stay 1 year at their first job before moving on to find another.
At the moment we have dozens of scholarships available just waiting for students to apply. We’re currently experiencing difficulties in just getting you, the student to apply, as most students think they won’t get it, to which I say ‘you will never know until you try’. If you do not apply there is one thing that can be guaranteed – you certainly will not get a scholarship !! If you apply and don’t get a particular scholarship, it doesn’t mean that there isn’t another scholarship that you can’t apply for (and get). We have many scholarships for multiple disciplines that might be better suited for you. If you can’t find a scholarship that suits you then submit a general application with the required documents as per the check list, so that if we find a scholarship that suits your skill set - we will contact you about it.
Lastly, I would like to inform you about our Facebook page. We often update our Facebook page regularly about featured scholarships and information that may help you find your scholarship. So check us out on Facebook.




John Ridge AM

Executive Director

IT News

Current Scholarships

Below is a selection of our current scholarships

Description:  

The objective of this role is to support the Territory Marketing Manager in Brisbane to drive revenue growth and market share. The role of the Territory Marketing Co-ordinator will be to work with the local Territory Marketing Manager (TMM) to support them to drive/leverage marketing programs to drive growth in their Territory. Responsibilities will include: Co-ordinating a Territory Campaign Calendar of marketing activities Working with the TMM to drive Territory Sales Representative (TSF) participation in local events and driving client attendance Working with the TMM to improve the quality of the Territory Client Database Working with the TMM to co-ordinate the local Territory Sales Enablement Program Working with the TMM to co-ordinate local marketing activities General marketing support as guided by the TMM Skills Required: Knowledge of marketing fundamentals and computer skills Knowledge of Marketing 4 Ps Demonstrated skills in basic computing: MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint HTML and Web Coding skill would be an advantage Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Oral (in 1 on 1, and group scenarios) & written communication skills Organisational skills & attention to detail Time management skills - the ability to manage multiple tasks

Value:    $14000

State:    QLD

Closing date:  02-Jun-2008

Description:  

This role gives you the chance to explore IT project management as a career. You will support experienced project managers across the whole lifecycle of key projects. Responsibilities include: Supporting the Project Managers. Entry level support. Track project issues, risks and changes. Set up and update project control books. Create Deliverable Completion Documents (DCDs). Submit resource engagement requests and report on actual resource usage. Manage simple projects (‘tasks’) under the direction of the Portfolio Manager. Produce project and portfolio reports. Work under the direction of the Portfolio Manager to assist in driving projects to successful completion. No technical elements to role – but if studying technical degree this will help in future. Working with clients and IBMers in varying levels Skills Required: Microsoft Project Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Client focussed Excellent verbal communication Excellent written communication

Value:    $28000

State:    NSW

Closing date:  16-May-2008

Description:  

Our mission is to lead, support and drive solutions systems and outsourcing business outcomes and hold service lines accountable through excellence in Service Delivery. This is performed by a team who work around process management, information management, business reporting and a metrics team that coordinate and manage team information on compliance and business tools. This role will involve the following tasks: Program management across the service line – supporting investment programs, financial and business management Skills Required: Microsoft Server technologies Windows Administration/Support Server Hardware Communication skills Teaming Organised and effective time management Reliable and motivated

Value:    $28000

State:    NSW

Closing date:  16-May-2008

Description:  

You will work in a team of 10 experienced, intermediate and junior system administrators. You will execute repeatable and systematic tasks on Unix servers to provide 2nd level technical support and advice to a range of midrange clients and major clients such as the Federal Government. Responsibilities include: Problem Determination & Problem Diagnosis Monitoring Problem Queues User Administration - add, delete, modify users Password Resets Daily System Checks Backup Reporting/Diagnosis Maintain and daily checks of SRM Updating Team Report Maintaining data repositories System Audit activities Skills Required: Ability to collaborate with other technical/support groups to achieve desired outcomes Understanding of computer systems, preferably Unix Some technical documentation skills Customer service skills Teamwork and interpersonal skills Willingness to learn - self motivated Applicant must be an Australian citizen.

Value:    $28000

State:    ACT

Closing date:  16-May-2008

Description:  

Provide all Shared Services functions (including Business Operations, Tech Operations, Contact Centre Operations, Finance, Business Controls, Site Operations, Real Estate, Work Health & Safety, Project Office and Reception) for both Asia Pacific Delivery Centre sites in Brisbane. Responsibilities Work under the direction of the Business Operations Manager and Shared Services Manager. Use skills being developed in Finance / Business Course to provide assistance as required for functional areas listed above. This internship will help with the ongoing support and smooth running of a 650 seat call centre generating $30m (AUD) of annual revenue. Skills Required: Microsoft Office suite of applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) Windows XP Operating system Lotus Suite of applications (Notes, Sametime) Basic Business Accounting Basic Business Administration General understanding of Contact Centre Operations

Value:    $14000

State:    QLD

Closing date:  16-May-2008

Description:  

Scholarship holders will work with senior Learning Development Instructional Designers to prepare course material for commercial customer. The incumbents will be involved in analysing application procedures, business processes and various documentation's and preparing content for training. Majority of the work will involve preparing Work Instructions and Simulations using Simulation Producer (Simpro) which is an IBM software that is easy to learn and use. There is also some writing/documentation involved for each simulation. Skills Required: Analysis & requirements gathering Documentation & writing experience Experience in IBM Simpro desirable (but not essential – training will be provided) Experience with Visio tool desirable Preferred Degree: Information Systems, and if possible someone with technical writing /Instructional Design exposure

Value:    $14000

State:    VIC

Closing date:  16-May-2008

Description:  

Software Group Services specialises in the delivery of solutions using IBM software, with a particular focus on niche and emerging technologies. The brands that software group is comprised of are: Lotus, WebSphere, Rational, Tivoli and Information Management. The Project Coordinator role will be responsible for managing the production of a large volume of Statement of Works, as well as the tasks associated with delivering and invoicing services after the SoW has been signed. Responsibilities will include: Preparing Statements of work, Change work authorisations and proposals to meet requirements provided by the sales team within set delivery targets Managing project compliance Identifying resource requirements and working with the resource managers to secure the appropriate resources Initiating the procurement process when external resources are required Managing project execution Managing timesheets and project phase acceptance Weekly forecasting for active projects Preparing invoices Initiating project closure Communicating with project stakeholders (including Clients, Business Partners, Business Development Managers, and Delivery Managers) as required from project initiation through to completion Skills Required: Lotus Notes Microsoft Office Lotus 123 Preferred Degree: No preference but an Information Technology or technical degree would be an advantage.

Value:    $14000

State:    VIC

Closing date:  16-May-2008

Testimonials

“Today’s debate is the start of a series of important conversations to raise the awareness of this opportunity. We need this message to reach graduates, high school student, parents, careers advisors and mature aged workers in other fields and disciplines, who may be considering a career change, on the career opportunities and skills that are in demand not only within the ICT industry, but other industries such as advertising, film, finance and architecture – as ICT underpins every sector of the economy.”
John Ridge

“The ubiquity and persuasiveness of ICT is now embedded everywhere. With every second person using technology to improve their lives and lifestyle in some way, the spectrum of opportunity for those with ICT skills is now incredibly broad.”
Philip Argy, ACS President

“All the boundaries are blurring. We have people join IBM intending to pursue a particular technology strain, that move across to something completely different within six months. We need to break away from the mindset that suggests that IT is about writing code.”
Charles Noble, ITDelivery

“The backroom image is destructive to the industry ... ICT is an enabler to what you want to do.”
Xavier Desdoigts, Animal Logic at Fox Studios

Feedback

How do you find our newsletters? Do you have any suggestions that we could make to provide a better service to you? If you do, then please click here for our feedback page and tell us what you think.