ACS

23/10/2026

In our recent ACS Professional Year webinar, Boost Your Career with Industry Internship, we explored how the Professional Year program helps international IT graduates bridge the gap between study and professional employment.

From developing workplace communication and teamwork skills to gaining hands-on experience through an industry internship, we heard how the program helps graduates build confidence, apply their knowledge in real-world settings and take their first steps into Australia's ICT workforce.

Led by ACS Education Operations Coordinator, Samitra Ghimray, participants also heard directly from Kumar Gaurav Bandari, a current PY student, about how his internship helped him gain practical experience and a better understanding of Australian workplace culture. Industry partner, Vishnu Vijayakumar also shared the employer perspective, including how internships can create opportunities for graduates to develop their skills and progress into full-time roles.

So, what's the next step in the Professional Year program after gaining that industry experience?

Join us for the next webinar in our ACS Professional Year series: Accelerate Your IT Career with Expert Mentorship.

We'll explore how the program's Professional Environment (PE) Online course supports your next stage of professional development, from building industry connections and strengthening your professional skills to gaining mentorship and planning your long-term career pathway.

Hear from an industry mentor and a current PE Online student as they share their insights and experiences.

📅 Thursday, 19 November 2026

🕛 12 pm AEDT

💻 Free online webinar

Register now: https://bit.ly/4yGLHUv

22/10/2026

21/10/2026

Public speaking is one of the most feared skills, yet one of the most valuable for emerging professionals. 🎤

While some thrive in the spotlight, many find the thought of speaking in front of an audience intimidating. But building confidence in public speaking can open doors, strengthen your professional presence and help you make your ideas heard.

Confidence in communication can have a lasting impact on your career.

Join ACS for an interactive session designed to help emerging professionals build confidence, overcome self-doubt, and develop practical public speaking skills that will support their professional growth.

Hear from AJ Kulatunga, Business Strategist & Global Keynote Speaker at AJK Global, and Kimberly Valenny, Senior Consultant | Front End Developer at Deloitte, in a discussion facilitated by Alannah Grech AACS, Student and Graduate Success Manager at ACS.

📅 Tuesday 3 November
🕡 6:30 PM AEDT
💻 Online

During this session, you'll gain practical insights into:
✅ Overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt
✅ Building confidence when speaking in professional settings
✅ Structuring presentations for different audiences
✅ Managing nerves before and during presentations
✅ Communicating ideas with greater clarity and impact
✅ Understanding why public speaking is a career skill, not just a presentation skill
✅ Developing habits to continuously improve your speaking skills
✅ Making the most of speaking opportunities early in your career

This session is ideal for students, graduates, and early-career professionals looking to strengthen their communication skills and unlock new opportunities for career growth.

🎟️ Register now and take the next step towards becoming a more confident and effective communicator - https://bit.ly/3UE6uKf

20/10/2026

AI is transforming cyber security. 🤖 But technology alone can't build a capable, accountable workforce. That's where professionalisation comes in.

As automation reshapes the technology workforce, organisations face a growing challenge: closing the gap between adopting AI and having the skills to use it securely and effectively.

In our latest article, we explore why professionalisation is critical in the age of AI, and how CyberPath, Australia’s pilot cyber professionalisation program, is helping build clearer career pathways, strengthen capability assessment and support a more inclusive cyber workforce.

Discover why defining what good looks like matters, how AI is reshaping cyber security roles, and why technical skills must be matched with critical thinking, experience, adaptability and sound judgement.

Because while AI can augment capability, it cannot replace accountability.

🔗 Read the article to explore how professional standards can help strengthen Australia’s cyber security workforce https://bit.ly/4yeitfd

15/10/2026

The Digital Duty of Care Bill introduced into Parliament today makes platforms, apps, games and AI chatbots assess their own risks to Australians, however it sets no standard for the people doing that work, ACS says. ACS CEO Dr Prins Ralston said that gap will decide whether the law works. "You can't fine, sack or deregister an algorithm but you can hold a person to account. Every one of these assessments needs a named professional behind it who knows the technology and answers for the result," said Dr Ralston.

Learn more: https://www.acs.org.au/insightsandpublications/media-releases/New-online-safety-law-lets-tech-giants-mark-their-own-homework,-ACS-warns.html

12/10/2026

Ready to fast-track your career in Australia’s tech industry? 🚀

Making the transition from study to employment can be challenging. The right industry experience, practical skills and professional connections can make all the difference.

Join ACS for a free, two-part webinar series exploring how the ACS Professional Year in IT (PY) program helps international students and graduates build job-ready skills, gain real-world experience and prepare for a successful career in Australia’s technology industry.

💼 Session 1: Boost Your Career with Industry Internship
📅 Wednesday, 21 October 2026
⏰ 12:00 pm AEDT
Discover how the Professional Year’s integrated industry internship can help you turn your IT knowledge into practical experience in an Australian workplace.

🎓 Session 2: Accelerate Your IT Career with Expert Mentorship
📅 Thursday, 19 November 2026
⏰ 12:00 pm AEDT
Explore how the Professional Environment (PE) Online, an exclusive mentorship offering within the ACS Professional Year in IT program, supports your career journey through personalised mentoring, career planning tools and practical guidance tailored to the Australian tech industry.

Both sessions will feature perspectives from recent PY graduates and industry representatives, sharing insights into successful career transitions, the skills Australian employers value and the role of industry experience and mentorship in building a strong professional future.

Ready to build your skills, grow your confidence and strengthen your career prospects?
🔗 Register for the free webinar series: https://bit.ly/4ydiU9y

06/10/2026

What are the impacts of a cyber incident when your environment includes medical devices, operational technology and connected systems that directly support patient care?

Dive into what cybersecurity looks like in healthcare with Christopher Neal, Group CISO at Ramsay Health Care at our upcoming Industry Insights.

Chris will explore the evolving cybersecurity landscape across healthcare, including the intersection of cyber risk, operational resilience and patient care, as well as how security leaders navigate enterprise-wide risk and communicate it at the executive and board level.

The conversation will also look at what the growing adoption of AI in healthcare means for cybersecurity, data privacy and governance, and the priorities shaping the future of connected healthcare.

The session will conclude with a live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to put your questions directly to Chris.

📅 Thursday 8 October
🕠 5:30–6:30pm AEDT
💻 Online
💰 Free for ACS members | $25 for non-members

Register now to be a part of the conversation: https://www.acs.org.au/cpd-education/event-detail.html?eventId=701Om00000nxIxZIAU&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=organic

06/10/2026

Australia needs an additional 56,000 cybersecurity professionals.

It also needs clearer roles, skills and pathways across the profession.

CyberPath is a two-year professionalisation pilot led by ACS and a consortium of industry organisations. It brings together businesses, government, educators and the cyber community to develop a shared understanding of cybersecurity roles, capabilities and professional recognition.

In the first of our Cyber-strong Australia series, CyberPath Executive Sponsor Betsy Gregg explains why professionalisation matters and what CyberPath could mean for practitioners, employers and Australia’s cyber workforce.

Read the interview: https://membership.acs.org.au/member-insight/2026-09-30-CyberPath-will-build-a-clearer-and-more-trusted-cyber-profession-for-Australia.html

Meet the CyberPath team at CyberCon 2026, 14–16 October at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.

02/10/2026

ACS is proud to partner with the Indigenous Australian Datathon in Cairns from 30 October - 1 November.

The Indigenous Australian Datathon brings together Traditional Owners and Indigenous communities, technologists, data professionals, entrepreneurs and students to develop community-centred AI and big data solutions to real-world challenges.

Working with Traditional Owners’ knowledge and practices, participants will explore how technology and data can help create new opportunities and positive outcomes for Indigenous communities.

The event is open to people from a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels - you don’t need to be a data scientist to take part.

Bring your curiosity, your ideas and a willingness to learn.

👉Sign up here: https://indigenousaustraliandatathon.com/

24/09/2026

🚀 Curious where a career in AI could take you as the industry continues to grow?

Breaking into the tech industry can feel overwhelming. What skills do employers look for? What roles are actually available? And how do you turn your interests into your first opportunity?

Join us for How to Get a Job in AI, the first webinar in our popular How to Get a Job career pathways series.

Hear directly from experienced professionals as they share insights into:
🤖 The different career opportunities available in AI
💡 The skills, qualifications and experience employers value
🎓 How they started their own careers and progressed into their current roles
🚀 Practical tips for getting your foot in the door and standing out to employers
🔮 Where the industry is heading and what future opportunities could look like

You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions and get honest, practical advice from professionals who have navigated their own career journeys.

Whether you're an ICT student, recent graduate, career changer or emerging professional, this practical webinar will help you take the next step towards your tech career.

How to Get a Job in AI: your path into the industry
📅 Wednesday, 14 October 2026 5:30pm AEST
Register to attend online https://bit.ly/4rxmutM

Register now and start exploring where a career in AI could take you.