Career Pathways Program - Student Futures Package
The program
The Sport and Recreation Career Pathways Program Student Futures Package is a Department of Sport
and Recreation People Development initiative, which aims to educate current students about the sport
and recreation industry, provide networking opportunities with industry leaders and increase their skill
level through professional development.
The program will provide selected participants with the following:
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Attendance at a specialised industry networking event with representatives from sport and
recreation organisations
Three professional development workshops on varying topics
An allowance of up to $500 to complete learning development courses or workshops
specific to individual needs
A mentor for the duration of the program
A certificate of attainment.
The following will be required of participants throughout the program:
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Attendance at all organised events and workshops
Completion of an individual volunteer project of at least 20 hours over the October to
December program period, unpaid practical work may be acceptable for this element of
the program, depending on the nature of the practicum
Presentation of volunteer project at a workshop.
Please be prepared to attend sessions throughout the months of November to December 2015, as a
part of the program.
Who can apply?
Students in Western Australia who are enrolled in a sport and recreation related course of at least a
Certificate III or first-year tertiary level and are interested in gaining employment in the sport and
recreation industry.
Please be aware that all program events will be held in Perth. Regional applications will be accepted,
however travel expenses to and from Perth for program events are the responsibility of the applicant.
Assessment of applications
Applications will be assessed by a panel of representatives from the Department of Sport and
Recreation and key sport and recreation industry bodies. Applicants may be required to attend an
interview.
Notification
All applicants will be notified of the result of their application by September 2015.
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Applications
Please ensure that you have read this entire document carefully before completing your application. In
order for your application to be considered, the Department of Sport and Recreation must receive your
application form no later than 3pm on 23 September 2015.
Please send your completed application to:
Department of Sport and Recreation
Attention: Keely Waters
Graduate Project Officer – People Development
PO Box 329, LEEDERVILLE WA 6903
Or email:
keely.waters@dsr.wa.gov.au
We regret that DSR cannot be responsible for incomplete or late applications. Incomplete
applications or those received later than 3pm on 23 September 2015 will not be considered.
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Career Pathways Program - Student Futures Package
Student Futures Package –
Application Form
Please complete all sections of this application
Personal details
Title
Mr / Miss / Ms / Mrs
First name
Last name
Address
Mobile phone
Daytime
phone
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Email
Date of birth
Current education/course details
Institution
Name of
course
Major/s
Start date
Anticipated
completion
date
Resume
Please attach a maximum two page resume outlining your employment, education and volunteer
history in the sport and recreation industry. Include dates, organisations, positions held and experience
gained.
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Cover letter
Your application should include a maximum one page cover letter:
1. Outlining your career goals and aspirations
2. Indicating how the Sport and Recreation Career Pathways Program will assist you in achieving
these goals and aspirations
3. Indicating what you will bring to the group and why you should be chosen to participate in the
Sport and Recreation Career Pathways Program.
Address the selection criteria
In addressing the selection criteria below, you must clearly demonstrate that you possess these skills,
highlighting how you have applied these in the past. If possible use examples in a sport and recreation
context:
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Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Team work
Problem solving
How did you hear about this program?
Search engine
DSR website
Flyer (where did you see it?)
E-newsletter (which one?)
Friend
Colleague
Lecturer/Unit controller
Other (please specify)
Promotional use of project material
The Department may wish to use certain information
from your grant for promotional purposes. If your
Yes
application is successful, can we promote your project to
the media?
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Career Pathways Program - Student Futures Package
Applicant’s signature
I hereby apply as a candidate for the Students Futures Package.
If chosen to participate, I agree to the instructions outlined within this document. I acknowledge that
all the information contained herein is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.
Signature________________________________ Date_______________________
Course Supervisor’s signature
I give permission for _______________________ to attend all events involved with the 2014 Sport and
Recreation Career Pathways Program.
Signature________________________________ Date_______________________
Position _____________________________________________________________
Application checklist:
Please ensure you have completed all of the following before submitting this application
Personal details
Current education details
Attachment 1: Brief resume, employment, education and volunteer history
Attachment 2: Cover Letter
Attachment 3: Address the selection criteria
Applicant signature
Supervisor signature
How did you hear about this program checklist
Enquiries
Jaimi Rumbold
Project Officer – People Development
Department of Sport and Recreation
Tel: (08) 9492 9719
Fax: (08) 9492 9711
Email: jaimi.rumbold@dsr.wa.gov.au
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