Career Industry Council of Australia

Career Industry Council of Australia The Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) is the nation's peak body for the career industry. https://linktr.ee/careerindustrycouncil

Established in 2000 as a world-first initiative, CICA remains at the forefront of career development, driving innovation and leadership across the sector.

RPCDP says more than a job title ever could.Registered Professional Career Development Practitioner is a mark of profess...
18/06/2026

RPCDP says more than a job title ever could.

Registered Professional Career Development Practitioner is a mark of professional recognition that reflects qualifications, experience, professional association membership, and ongoing professional development.

It tells clients, employers, and stakeholders that you have met nationally recognised standards.

Your title matters. Your professional standing matters even more.

Find out how to become registered: cica.org.au/register

Your commitment sets you apart.Registration demonstrates your dedication to professional standards, ethical practice, an...
16/06/2026

Your commitment sets you apart.

Registration demonstrates your dedication to professional standards, ethical practice, and lifelong learning.

It signals to clients, employers, colleagues, and stakeholders that you are committed to maintaining your professional capability and providing quality career development services.

Professional credibility is earned. Registration helps make it visible.

Explore the benefits of registration: cica.org.au/register

Last week CICA held its first "A Conversation with CICA", an open session with no slides and no set agenda. Participants...
15/06/2026

Last week CICA held its first "A Conversation with CICA", an open session with no slides and no set agenda. Participants brought the questions, and our Executive Director responded directly.

The discussion ranged widely. It covered how CICA engages with government and whether that advocacy is producing visible change, the uneven state of career education across schools and jurisdictions, and the responsibility to support workers whose roles are shifting under AI. It kept returning to what artificial intelligence means for the profession, including the risk that these tools confirm what a person already believes rather than challenge it. There were practical questions too, about the RPCDP register and webinar recording access.

Attendees provided positive feedback for the CICA International Webinar Series, something we continue to work on and do not take for granted.

What stayed with us was that none of it was planned. The shape of the half hour came from the people who joined. No two sessions will be the same, because each is built by who turns up and what is on their mind.

The next Conversation with CICA is on 17 September 2026. Bring a question about our role, our advocacy, or where the profession is heading.

Join here: https://ow.ly/9O3j50ZbAZM

All welcome. No registration required.

You worked hard to earn your qualification.Your expertise deserves recognition.The Australian Register provides a nation...
11/06/2026

You worked hard to earn your qualification.

Your expertise deserves recognition.

The Australian Register provides a nationally recognised way to showcase your qualifications, professional standing, and commitment to ethical practice.

If you have invested in your professional development, make sure others can see it.

Learn more about joining the Register: cica.org.au/register

Every practitioner who registers strengthens the profession.A strong Register creates a stronger professional voice.The ...
09/06/2026

Every practitioner who registers strengthens the profession.

A strong Register creates a stronger professional voice.

The more practitioners who choose to register, the greater our collective ability to advocate for quality career development services, promote professional standards, and increase recognition of the important work we do.

Registration is not just about individual recognition. It is about building a stronger future for the profession.

Join the Register today: cica.org.au/register

Join us for the first – "A Conversation with CICA".There are no presentations, no slides, and no set agenda. Just an inf...
08/06/2026

Join us for the first – "A Conversation with CICA".

There are no presentations, no slides, and no set agenda. Just an informal opportunity to connect with Australia's national peak body for career development and ask us anything.

Whether you're a career development practitioner, educator, employer, student, researcher, or simply interested in the profession, we'd love to hear from you.

📅 Thursday 11 June 2026
🕐 1:00 PM AEST
💻 Online - https://ow.ly/aHxt50Z8ubz
⏱️ 30 Minutes
🎟️ Free to attend
🗣️ 100 Capacity

Bring your questions about:

✅ Professional Standards
✅ Career Development Frameworks
✅ Policy and Advocacy
✅ Professional Learning
✅ The Register
✅ National Careers Week
✅ The Future of the Profession

This is your opportunity to connect directly with CICA, share your thoughts, and learn more about how we support and advocate for career development across Australia.

We look forward to the conversation.

CICA is proud to acknowledge the awarding of a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) to Bernadette Gigliotti, past Presi...
08/06/2026

CICA is proud to acknowledge the awarding of a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) to Bernadette Gigliotti, past President of the Career Industry Council of Australia, in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours for her distinguished service to secondary and vocational education.

Bernadette’s leadership has had a lasting impact on our profession. Her work at CICA was central to the development of the Australian Professional Standards for Career Development Practitioners, a landmark achievement that positioned Australia as a world leader in quality career services. As CEO of the Australian Centre for Career Education, she continued to advance the field, advocating consistently for careers education to be recognised as a core component of every young person’s schooling.

On behalf of CICA and the broader career development community, we extend our sincere congratulations to Bernadette on this well-deserved recognition.

Anyone can call themselves a career coach.Not everyone can meet the nationally recognised qualification and professional...
04/06/2026

Anyone can call themselves a career coach.

Not everyone can meet the nationally recognised qualification and professional membership requirements needed to be listed on the Australian Register of Professional Career Development Practitioners.

The Register helps individuals, employers, schools, organisations, and governments identify practitioners who have demonstrated professional capability and commitment to recognised standards.

Professional recognition matters.

Find out what it takes to join the Register: cica.org.au/register

Professionalism is a choice.Many employers do not require registration. Yet every day, career development practitioners ...
02/06/2026

Professionalism is a choice.

Many employers do not require registration. Yet every day, career development practitioners across Australia choose to be recognised for their qualifications, ethical practice, and commitment to ongoing professional development.

Being listed on the Australian Register of Professional Career Development Practitioners is more than a credential. It is a public statement about the quality and professionalism of our industry.

When practitioners choose to register, they strengthen the profession and build confidence in the services we provide.

Are you on the Register?

Learn more and apply today: cica.org.au/register

We're launching something new — "A Conversation with CICA."These are free, informal 30-minute online sessions where anyo...
26/05/2026

We're launching something new — "A Conversation with CICA."

These are free, informal 30-minute online sessions where anyone in the career development community can ask us anything. No presentations, no set agenda, just an open conversation about CICA's role, frameworks, and how we support the profession.

Whether you're a practitioner, employer, educator, or simply curious about what Australia's national peak body does, you're welcome.

📅 2026 dates: 11 June | 17 September | 3 December
🕐 1:00 pm AEST
🔗 https://ow.ly/KHE550Z3SoG
No registration required. Just turn up and bring your questions.

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