Information for jobseekers aged 50+ who are planning a career transition or looking for more flexible work options.

General information

• Skills shortage overview
• Skills shortage for mature accountants
• Planning your career transition
• Using networks in your career transition
• Presenting an effective resume
• Managing flexible work options
• Interview preparation skills

Multimedia

• Member experiences
  Planning a career transition? Here's a series of short interviews with members who have done just that. Learn about what to expect and things to consider.

Articles and research

• Counting the value of experience: mature-age accountants
  This report is based upon a survey of 3179 members aged 45 and over, and a survey of employers.
• Skills in demand (Word document - 1.16 MB)
  A research report from the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations offering an overview into the skills shortage for accountants, it's causes and possible solutions.
• A mature solution report
  Report from the CPA Australia mature age employment project. This 2006 report is a qualitative study into mature aged CPA Australia members, their employment status and marketing conditions.
• The ageing population: implications for the Australian workforce (PDF - 243 KB)
  A report from the Hudson 20:20 series which found that less than one third of employers proactively seek to attract and retain mature age workers.
• Ageism a looming issue 
  An article from The Age about a study into how discrimination against older workers could surpass sexism as one of the most important workplace issues.

Useful links

• Search training and events
  Search for training, events and networking opportunities through CPA Australia. Search the term 'Shifting gears' for current training options.
• Jobwise website
  This government website is dedicated to promoting mature age employment, it includes an array of resources devoted to the mature age worker. Find out what the government is doing in this space, employers with mature age friendly workplaces, and the latest news on new work practices. This website also offers training guides and information on preparing yourself for the employment market.
• Superannuation
  Superannuation information including topical issues, tools, resources and related articles. You can also find information on Learn to love your super for Baby Boomers.
• Financial planning
  Financial planning information including tools, resources and related articles. You can also search for a financial planner.
• Australian Volunteers International website 
  Offers information on positions abroad working as a professional in the international and community development field.
• Volunteering Australia website
  Information on volunteering in Australia including positions, resources and tools and articles. This website also has information relating to compliance and risk issues.
• Australian Business Volunteers
  Individuals with business skills work to support groups working to alleviate poverty and provide sustainable development solutions.
• Indigenous Community Volunteers
  Individuals share their skills and knowledge to support indigenous community development, employment and self employment.

Networks

CPA Australia has Third age networks for mature age members in different regions.

For further information contact your local CPA Australia branch.