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Career Practitioner Day Sydney

Career Practitioner Day Sydney

Date:

Thursday, 26th February 

Time:

10am - 2pm 
Registration opens at 9:30am

Who:

Career Practitioners and Career Advisors from across New South Wales

Where:

JMC Academy
561 Harris Street
Ultimo, NSW 2007

Cost:

FREE

  • Events for Teachers
  • General Campus Event
  • High School Teacher/Educator
  • Sydney
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A Practical Insight into Creative Career Pathways

Join us for an in-depth professional development day designed specifically for Career Practitioners and Advisors seeking greater clarity around creative industries and the career outcomes they offer.

This event provides a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding of creative education, industry pathways, and how institutions like JMC support students in building sustainable careers.

Who is this event for?

Career Practitioner Day is designed for career advisors and career practitioners from across New South Wales.

What's on: 

Q&A + Chats with Academic Teams
Throughout the day, attendees will hear directly from JMC Academy’s Heads of Department, Senior Lecturers, and academic leaders. These sessions will provide a clear overview of JMC’s courses, the industries they connect to, and the roles graduates typically pursue.

Student Work Showcases & Live Performances
Student work showcases and live performances will offer an insight into the practical, industry-focused learning environment at JMC.

Complimentary Lunch & Networking
Lunch will be provided, along with time to connect with fellow practitioners and JMC staff.

Why attend?

Career Practitioners play a critical role in guiding students toward informed and realistic future pathways. Creative industries are broad, fast-evolving, and often misunderstood, making it essential to have accurate, current insight when advising students.

Sydney Career Practitioner Day is designed to provide clarity around creative career options, industry expectations, and graduate outcomes. Through direct engagement with JMC Academy educators and exposure to real student work, attendees will gain practical, up-to-date information that supports meaningful career conversations.

Attendees will gain a stronger understanding of the creative job market and how JMC Academy supports students in developing the skills, experience, and industry connections needed to progress into these careers.

Participants will leave better equipped to:

  • Confidently discuss creative industries and career pathways with students and parents

  • Understand how creative education translates into employment opportunities

  • Provide informed, realistic guidance based on industry-aligned learning and outcomes

This event offers knowledge that can be immediately applied in one-to-one consultations, workshops, and broader career guidance programs.

Win a Laneway Double Pass!

Register by 11:55PM on Wednesday, 4th February and tell us why you'd love to attend Laneway and you'll be entered into win a Laneway Festival double pass! 

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Meet the Team

Chaminda Ranasinghe
Chief Customer Officer

Chaminda Ranasinghe is a highly respected leader in higher education and a passionate advocate for student success. With significant experience shaping exceptional student experiences, most recently as Chief Experience Officer at RMIT University, he brings a wealth of expertise in delivering impactful, student-centred outcomes. Chaminda’s 30-year career spans global roles across marketing, digital, product and technology in leading organisations such as ANZ, EnergyAustralia, Ford Motor Company, Aviva, and Zurich. 

He has also served on a number of Boards including as Non-Executive Director at RMIT Online and member of the Adobe Customer Advisory Board and the IDP Strategic Advisory Board, and is a strong advocate for accessibility and inclusion. Chaminda holds qualifications from Monash University, Federation University, and MIT Sloan, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

As CCO, Chaminda oversees Marketing, Student Recruitment & Admissions (both Domestic and International), Student Experience & Retention, Product Lifecycle Management, Alumni, Industry and Strategic Partnerships and supports our Digital Transformation, Data, Analytics & Insights capability.

 

Chaminda's appointment marks an exciting new chapter for JMC, as we evolve our approach to creative education—one that’s truly future-ready, meets learners where they are, and prepares them for where they want to go. 

Cristian Speranza
Outreach Coordinator, Sydney

With ongoing academic, creative and professional pursuits in the world of film, Cristian aims to bring both a sense of familiarity and an unmatched enthusiasm to the Outreach experience.

Aiming to bring his real-world career experiences to careers expos, campus tours and a suite of on-campus events, Cristian is the go-to contact for high-school teachers and careers advisers looking to set their students up for success in the creative arts!

Henry David Crabtree
Student Admissions Advisor, Sydney

Shikha Ganguly
Student Admissions Advisor, Sydney

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