Explore your passion

What is working on water?

The Tasmanian Working on Water (WoW) Program was created to introduce students from Years 9 and 10 to a wide range of career opportunities in the marine sector. WoW is a ‘hands on’ career pathway program that will introduce students to the diverse range of professions available on, in and around the marine environment. The types of careers available in Tasmania is incredibly diverse, and includes positions in the seafood industry, marine sciences and tourism.
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During the program students will have tours of the workplaces, such as seafood processing plants and aquaculture facilities to see in action what it’s like to work in the seafood industry. Additionally there will be speed talks and presentations, by IMAS which will give an insight into the diverse roles of scientist and how science feeds back into the management of Tasmanian seafood. There will also be presentations and tours from other marine and training sectors. This will provide students with an authentic, ‘real world’ and out-of-classroom experiences, seeing and hearing how you can get into different jobs, and what is involved once you are working.

/ what jobs are out there?
/ how do i get a job on the water?
/ where can i study? 
/ What qualifications do i need?
​/ Where can the industry take me?

South
When: October 2019
Where: Hobart +

Based in Hobart, this program is open to students in years 9 and 10, from all schools in the South of the state only.
Join us to learn about the diverse range of careers on and in the water in Tasmania.

​Successful students are invited to participate in the full three day program, where we visit a number of potential employers and learn about science and seafood. 

NORTH
When: October 2019
Where: launceston +

Based in Launceston, this program is open to students in years 9 and 10, from all schools in the North of the state only.
Join us to learn about the diverse range of careers on and in the water in Tasmania.

​Successful students are invited to participate in the full two day program, where we visit a number of potential employers and learn about science and seafood. 

We look forward to bringing WoW to the North and South again in October 2019!

This could be you

“The 2016 Working on Water program was an exciting and beneficial view into the many career paths that may be available to a young person looking at moving into a career in the marine industry.

Working with experts in their field gave a full view of what they do for their career on a day-to-day basis and what is to be expected from their career; the benefits, the highlights and the career paths that they have followed to get to where they are now.

For an aspiring marine biologist, meeting with professionals and students studying in the area gave an insight into what would be necessary for me to achieve what I would want.

​Those who helped out, offered their services or organized the event did so with great enthusiasm, making the whole experience enjoyable and thoroughly insightful.

I have learnt what I may want to study, I have learnt about exciting opportunities in the future and I have learnt the best strategies for ensuring that I have a chance of securing a job in the industry or in the research institutes.

There was variety, which gave an open and fulfilled view of what may be achieved in the industry, and with the willingness of Tassal, Ralphs, Pennicott Wilderness Adventures and many more, the days were filled with something to do, something to learn and something to experience.

Those who ensured that we were safe, enthused and willing did a great job and we were never left out from all the action.

Experienced people gave a particularly interesting view and the one-on-one availability was exceptional, ensuring that everyone learned all that they wanted.”
Year 10 student- Hobart

Sponsors of the program