Pathway 1: Property & Conveyancing

_{Conveyancers manage the legal transfer of property ownership between buyers and sellers. They ensure contracts are correct, deadlines are met and settlement occurs properly.
This is a legal-related profession, but unlike becoming a solicitor, it does not require a university law degree.}

Typical work includes:
_{✔ reviewing contracts of sale
✔ conducting title searches
✔ preparing transfer documents
✔ liaising with banks and real estate agents
✔ managing settlement
Modern conveyancers also use electronic settlement platforms and digital verification systems as most Australian property settlements are now completed online.}

Who it suits
_{This career suits people who:
✔ enjoy structured processes
✔ like working with legal documents
✔ are detail-oriented
✔ want a professional office-based role
✔ are interested in property}

How to enter the profession
_{Most students start by completing anAdvanced Diploma of Conveyancing (BSB60220) followed by supervised industry experience and licensing through their state regulator.}

👉 Read: How to Become a Conveyancer in Victoria

Pathway 2: Accounting & Tax

_{Accounting professionals manage financial records and help businesses meet tax and reporting obligations.
Unlike common perception, accounting is not only about mathematics — it is largely about systems, compliance and business advisory.}

Typical work includes:
_{✔ preparing financial statements
✔ processing payroll
✔ completing Business Activity Statements (BAS)
✔ managing bookkeeping systems
✔ assisting business owners with financial decisions}

Who it suits
_{This career suits people who:
✔ like organised systems
✔ prefer analytical work
✔ want stable long-term employment
✔ enjoy problem-solving
✔ want opportunities to work remotely or freelance}

How to enter the profession

_{Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
Diploma of Accounting
Tax Agent Certification
BAS Agent skill set}

_{👉 Read: Practical Accounting Skills Employers Look For}

Pathway 3: Small Business & Entrepreneurship

^{Entrepreneurship is different from the other two pathways — instead of working within a business, you learn how to run one. This includes:}

^{✔ business planning
✔ marketing
✔ pricing services
✔ client management
✔ compliance and risk management
Many students who study entrepreneurship are working professionals who want to start a business or operate independantly.}

Who it suits
_{This pathway suits people who:
✔ want to work for themselves
✔ have a business idea
✔ want flexible income options
✔ plan to open a practice (bookkeeping, conveyancing, consulting)}

Why it connects to other careers
_{A large number of professionals eventually become self-employed. For example:
Conveyancers open their own conveyancing practice
Accountants start bookkeeping or advisory businesses
Skilled workers turn expertise into consulting services}

_{Because of this, business skills often become the second qualification people study after entering their industry.}

_{👉 Learn more about the Entrepreneurship pathway}