Career Insider Stories

Equity & Diversity Project Manager

Nic is responsible for developing and managing equity and diversity projects for regional University, CSU. Read his inspiring story and how he overcame his own mental health and identity issues to go on help and inspire many others.

Chef, Restaurateur and Media Personality

Becoming a chef was never on the childhood career plan for Bill, but he taught himself to cook through reading, eating and experimenting.

Australian Cricket Player

'To wear the baggy green and represent Australia is a huge honour and, as a cricketer, there is no better feeling.'

Senator, South Australia

'The stroke of the pen to a piece of legislation can affect peoples lives for the better or, sometimes, for the worse.'

Physiotherapist to the Queen

'You've got people traipsing in from all points on the compass nursing their pain and wanting someone to roll their sleeves up and do something.'

Children's Author

One of Australia's most successful writers, Morris Gleitzman recalls sending off countless manuscripts to publishers only to be rejected.

Award-Winning Author

'Just because you can put one word in front of the next, doesn't mean that they are going to be the right words. You have to be able to have an ear, eye and feeling for it.'

News Presenter

'Whilst a university degree assisted me greatly, the importance of hands-on experience can never be underestimated...'

Vet and Media Personality

'I’ve been bitten, kicked and hissed at. I’ve been chased out of paddocks by llamas spitting at me and strangled by snakes.'

Scientist

'My career is my hobby. It gives me a great chance to interact with people much smarter than I am.'