Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Arts

Accountants analyse, report and give advice on the financial dealings of organisations and individuals, and advise on associated record-keeping and compliance requirements.

Actors portray roles in both live and recorded or filmed productions. In the live performance area, an actor may perform in theatre, opera or variety. In the recorded medium, an actor may perform roles in theatre, film, radio, television, commercials, webisodes, mobisodes or other material distributed via the internet.

Analysts define software requirements and specifications and guide program design and development.

The analyst's role sits between the initial business analysis stage and the detailed system design, building and programming stages of the systems development process.

Anthropologists study the origin, development and functioning of human societies and cultures, as they exist now or have existed throughout history.

Anthropologists are concerned with the complexities of social and cultural life, including religion, rituals, family and kinship systems, languages, art, music, symbolism and economic and political systems.

Archaeologists study past human societies by recovering, recording, analysing and interpreting material remains and other evidence that can help shed light on the past. Archaeologists draw upon a wide range of different types of evidence, including cultural artefacts, food remains, skeletal remains, environmental evidence and landscapes.

Bank officers (including building society and credit union officers) receive and pay out money and assist customers with loans, foreign currency exchange and investments.

Business systems analysts study the overall business and information needs of an organisation in order to develop solutions to business and related technology problems.

A business systems analyst's role is usually undertaken prior to the system design, building and programming stages of the systems development process.

Community workers encourage and assist community groups to identify their needs, participate in decision-making and develop appropriate services and facilities to meet those needs.

Cultural heritage officers are involved in the identification, assessment, conservation and interpretation of places and objects having cultural heritage value.

Economists perform economic research and analysis, and develop and apply theories relating to the production and distribution of goods and services and people's spending behaviour.

prEconomists advise and provide forecasts to governments and businesses on matters such as taxation levels, wages and prices, employment and unemployment, imports and exports and interest and exchange rates. They investigate international or national economic situations, or particular features such as industries or regions.

Foreign affairs and trade officers work on the policy and operational aspects of Australia's foreign policy and trade interests.

Geographic information systems officers design, develop and customise geographic information systems and provide technical and analytical support to address issues such as environmental management, exploration and mining, land ownership and titles, urban and regional planning, utilities and asset management, and demographic marketing.

Historians conduct research into past human activity including the history of countries, organisations, periods of time, buildings, cultural heritage, particular events, people and ideas or issues.

Industrial relations officers manage employment conditions and related issues. Industrial relations officers aim to encourage employees and employers to work towards effective organisational practices. They may represent industrial, commercial, union, employer or other organisations in industrial negotiations.

Interpreters use their knowledge of languages and cultures to convert a spoken or signed language into another spoken or signed language, usually within a limited time frame and in the presence of the participants who need to communicate.

Journalists write and edit news reports, commentaries, feature articles and blogs for newspapers, magazines, radio, television and websites, including online publications.

Mathematicians apply and develop mathematical principles to solve problems in all areas of the sciences, technology, social sciences, business, industry and commerce.

Musicians write, arrange, orchestrate, perform, record and conduct musical compositions.

Programmers write, test and maintain computer programs to ensure that the computer application meets the needs of the users of the computer system.

Psychologists study human behaviour and the processes associated with how people think and feel; conduct research and provide treatment and counselling in order to reduce distress and behavioural and psychological problems; and promote mental health and positive behaviour in individuals and groups.

Psychologists work on a broad range of issues with clients, including children, adults, couples, families and organisations.

Public relations officers plan, develop, put into place and evaluate information and communication strategies that present an organisation to the public, clients and other stakeholders. They also promote good information flow within the organisation.

Sociologists study the development, structure, social patterns and interrelationships of social groups and human societies.

Sports administrators manage sports clubs, associations and peak sporting bodies, undertaking activities such as promoting their sport, obtaining corporate sponsorship and refining the rules and structure of their sport.

Sports administrators usually work with a voluntary board or committee to develop strategies and programs to achieve the aims and policies of the club, association or peak body.

Statisticians design and apply statistical techniques for creating, collecting and analysing data to draw conclusions, inform decision-making and direct policy within areas such as science, technology, medicine, education, business, finance and government.

Writers plan and write literary or other written work for publication or performance.

Writers may create original pieces of written work, which can take the form of poetry, novels, short stories, biographies, blogs, plays or film, radio and television scripts. They may also write for multimedia distribution.