IT Careers and Pathways with ACS & NORPAC Immigration Lawyer

IT Careers and Pathways with ACS & NORPAC Immigration Lawyer
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    • If you’re studying IT or thinking about entering the tech industry, understanding where your skills can take you is key. That’s exactly what this upcoming online session is designed to help you do — explore real career pathways, industry insights, and potential visa pathways in Australia.

      Based on the ACS Foundation Technology Career Wheel and Map, this event will guide you through the wide range of roles available in the IT sector — from cybersecurity and software development to data analytics and project management. It’s a practical way to visualise your future and identify where you fit in the tech landscape.

      You’ll also gain valuable insights into career progression and migration pathways with Nitin Rikhi, a Legal Practice Leader at NORPAC and President of the Migration Institute of Australia (QLD/NT). This is a great opportunity for international students to better understand how their studies can align with long-term career goals and visa opportunities.

      Throughout the session, you’ll hear from industry professionals, learn about the benefits of ACS membership, and have the chance to ask questions directly during live Q&A segments.

      What to expect:

      • – A clear breakdown of IT career pathways using the ACS Technology Career Wheel
      • – Insights into ACS membership and how it can support your career
      • – Expert advice on IT-related visa pathways in Australia
      • – Live Q&A sessions to get your questions answered.
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      • Event Details:

        Date: Thursday, 21 May
        Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
        Location: Online
        Cost: FREE (for Mindroom students and anyone else interested)

        Agenda:

        6:00 – 6:10 pm – Opening: Lina (Mindroom Institute)
        6:10 – 6:30 pm – Alannah: ACS benefits and membership
        6:30 – 7:00 pm – ACS Speaker Session: Foundation Technology Career Wheel and Map + Q&A
        7:00 – 7:30 pm – IT visa pathways with Nitin + Q&A

Meet the Speakers

Alannah Grech 
Partner Success Manager – Communities, ACS
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Alannah’s career encompasses a diverse background in marketing, stakeholder management, and event management, spanning over a decade of experience across the technology, music entertainment, and law industries. As the Partner Success Manager – Communities for the ACS, she demonstrates a passion for supporting the future of tech and facilitating opportunities for students and graduates to connect with industry contacts and resources to advance their careers.

Alannah created and leads the first ACS QLD Emerging Professionals Committee which has attracted members from across Queensland and has created a voice for the emerging professional’s cohort. Alannah’s efforts in creating a safe space for emerging professionals around Australia to connect and collaborate can help to nurture a new generation of industry leaders and contribute to the growth and development of the technology sector in Australia.

Nitin Rikhi
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A highly experienced migration lawyer and the President of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) (QLD/NT), as well as Legal Practice Leader at NORPAC.

Nitin brings deep expertise in both Australian and Canadian migration systems, making him uniquely positioned to guide international students through complex visa and career pathways in the IT sector.

His credentials and contributions include:

  • – Associate Fellow of the Migration Institute of Australia (AFMIA)
  • – Appointee to the MIA Health and Disability Advisory Panel
  • – Deputy Chair (QLD) at the Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce (CACC)
  • – Member of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants
  • – Juris Doctor, Bachelor of Economics, Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
  • – Graduate Certificate in Immigration (Law, Policies and Procedure – Honours)

 

Lina Sodin
Staff and Student Support Manager at Mindroom Institute
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With over a decade of experience in the VET and higher education sectors, Lina combines formal qualifications in Business Administration with extensive practical expertise in training, assessment, instructional design, and organisational development. Her career spans multiple educational institutions across the UK, Slovenia, and Australia, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of the international student experience and the diverse needs of global learners.

      • Whether you’re just starting out or planning your next move, this session will help you make informed decisions and take confident steps toward your tech career in Australia.

         

        Register now – limited spots!

        The event will be held via Microsoft Teams and the link will be sent one day prior.

Register Now to Attend

IT Careers and Pathways with ACS & NORPAC Immigration Lawyer