Pathways and Journeys

Careers in the Human Services Sector: Industry experts talk on specific careers

August 25, 2022 Season 1 Episode 2
Pathways and Journeys
Careers in the Human Services Sector: Industry experts talk on specific careers
Show Notes

People associate jobs with “care’ as personal care but there are diverse

careers within with industry. The opportunities are extensive in the Human services sector.  This podcast examines examine what the job opportunities are and what skills are needed as well as where to get your qualification.

 Australia will need to find 250,000 workers in the next 10 years, many of these will need to come from young people.

Our guests for this episode are Michelle Hurford who works at Mercy service  which provides community and in-home support across various parts of Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Lower Hunter region of NSW,  Sue Ellen is the Skills Development Subject Matter Specialist at HSSO.