Career & VET Report

Careers Report

December 2022

ATAR results

Year 12 students will receive their ATAR results on Monday 12 December. We will be available at the School to sort Preferences or to provide support. Students are advised to call the School and make an appointment to meet with Miss Hardwick and myself.

Knoei Colab Information Session

Tuesday 6 December 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Online

Groei (Growth Education Institute) is launching a brand-new program – Knoei Colab. We would like to invite you to a webinar information session to learn how this program can support your teenager or your students.

In this interactive session we’ll give you the opportunity to ask questions and connect with our team. We will break students and teachers into different groups to answer specific questions that are relevant to you.

Learn about this exciting new program for 2023 Yr 11 students to gain an Entrepreneurial and Innovation pathway for their studies and career.

Find out more: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/knoei-colab-information-session-tickets-407234749097

Victoria Police | Information Session – Webinar

Thursday 8 December 2022, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Online

Victoria Police is hosting an online information session. Hear from us about the recruitment process and training at the Police Academy. It’s also your opportunity to ask questions you have about police careers and pathways.

Find out more: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/police-information-session-webinar-tickets-468852238667

Girls in Politics | United Nations 101 for Girls Webinar

Sunday 11 December 2022, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Online

United Nations 101 for Girls Webinar Australia introduces girls ages 10 to 16 to the structure of the United Nations, its work and international policy. Students engage in group discussion of current events and geopolitical issues then propose a resolution to an issue of their choice.

Find out more: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/girlsinpoliticsinitiative/808819/

Fed Uni | Community Services Information Session

Wednesday 14 December 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Federation University Australia, Horsham Campus

If helping people is in your nature – now is the time to get started in the community services sector.

Attend our information session to meet our caring trainers and chat about the courses that can set you up to autonomously provide support, advocacy or intervention to individual clients, groups or communities.

Find out more: https://events.federation.edu.au/event/sessions?id=Horsham_-_Community_Services_Information_Session2248928446

AIM | Future Students Info Day

Thursday 15 December 2022, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Australian Institute of Music, Melbourne

Deciding on which path to take after school can be a daunting decision to make.

If you are passionate about music but you have plenty of questions about pursuing a career in the music industry, we’re here to help. As the only tertiary institution in Australia dedicated to music, we’ve helped people join a creative and enriching community of musicians and creatives for over 50 years.

Our Future Students Info Day is an opportunity to get first-hand insight and guidance to a rewarding and fulfilling career in music through music education.

Find out more: https://aim.edu.au/events/future-students-info-day-melbourne-campus/

Melbourne Polytechnic | Floristry Information Session

Thursday 15 December 2022, 5:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Online

Choosing a brand-new career path, knowing where to upgrade your skills or how to start doesn’t need to be a decision you make alone.

Hosted by teachers who can answer questions and offer advice on your chosen field, our information sessions help you make an informed decision around your study and career options.

Find out more about the following courses:

Certificate II in Floristry (Assistant)
Certificate III in Floristry – Non-Apprenticeship

Find out more: https://www.melbournepolytechnic.edu.au/information-sessions/floristry-online-session/?session=7012t000000PktjAAC

Spend Your Gap Year with the ADF

Not sure what to do at the end of year 12? Applications are now open to the Defence Force’s Gap Year Program.

Spend a year experiencing life in the defence force in a variety of roles, including STEM, aviation, administration, and many more.

Best of all, you even earn a salary during your gap year. There is also the opportunity for travel, and meeting heaps of new people and forging lifelong friendships.

Find out more and apply here: https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/students-and-education/gap-year

ADF | Parent and Teachers Information Session

Tuesday 17 January 2023, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Online

The ADF offers countless career paths for school leavers.

Explore job opportunities in the Navy, Army and Air Force at a virtual info session where you can speak with current serving military personnel about trade roles, opportunities for further study and flexible part-time commitment.

Find out more: https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/events/events-detail/7v8j472

Anthology Magazine Short Story Competition 2023

Writers of short fiction are invited to enter the Anthology Magazine Short Story Competition.

Established to recognise and encourage creative writing and provide a platform for publication, it is open to original and previously unpublished short stories in the English language by a writer of any nationality, living anywhere in the world.

There is no restriction on theme or style. Stories submitted must not exceed the maximum of 1,500 words. Writers can submit as many entries as they wish.

Winners will receive a €1,000 cash prize and the chance to see their work published in a future issue of Anthology. The winner will also receive a one year subscription to Anthology Magazine.

Entries are open until 31 August 2023.

Find out more: https://anthology-magazine.com/awards-awards/anthology-creative-awards/short-story-competition/

Sizzling Hot Summer Jobs to Consider

Summer is coming at last, hooray! Whether you’re a fan of getting outdoors and soaking up the rays (in a sun safe manner of course), or you’d love nothing more than a job where you’ll be able to avoid the heat and keep cool every day – there’s a perfect job out there for you.

Here’s our some of our top Summer jobs to explore.

Lifeguard

If you’re a strong swimmer, who’s fit and active, and can focus for long periods at a time then working as a Lifeguard could be ideal for you.

Working outdoors at the beach, poolside, near lakes and other bodies of water, or you could apply for jobs indoors at aquatic centres and other recreational facilities.

You’ll spend your days watching over the waterways to keep people safe, carrying out rescues and even performing CPR.

If you’re good with people, able to remain calm in emergency situations and have lots of stamina, you’ll need to complete a relevant VET qualification and get all the skills you’ll need before you can apply.

Swimwear designer

Just as the name suggests, swimwear designers create the latest trends in beach and swim wear.

If you’re creative with a flair for fashion, then you could look into designing your own swimwear line. You’ll probably need to work with a pattern maker to bring your garments to life. And then you’ll need to find a manufacturer who can make up some samples for you to show and sell.

Thinking about fits for all sizes, comfort, and making sure it’ll last the distance are all things you’ll need to perfect. You’ll also need to consider the business side of things, from a logo to marketing and everything in between.

Marine biologist

Marine biology is a very broad area and scientists usually choose to specialise in one field. If you love water and the things living in it, you’re looking to discover new things, or you want to help protect the planet, this could be a great area to explore.

A career in this field will require some tertiary study, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t volunteer on projects, run your own clean-up operations, participate in some citizen science, or find other ways to get involved over your summer break.

Tour Operator

Tour operators earn a living by providing organised holidays or recreational activities.

They do the research and learn a lot about the destination, attraction or activity. They will design a trip including the itinerary and content, as well as organise and hire any services required such as accommodation, transport, guides or tour leaders. Then they market their package and help people to learn, have fun and create great memories.

You’ll need to be great at planning and some knowledge of small businesses would be helpful if you’re thinking of setting up on your own. You can always start small and aim to grow.

If you need inspiration, AAT Kings started off as a small family business doing guided tours to Katoomba and Jenolan caves in a seven-seater car. They’re now one of the largest tour operators in Australia and New Zealand.

Ice Cream Manufacturer

Ice cream manufacturers develop recipes, experiment with flavours, and satisfy their customers cravings.

You don’t necessarily need any qualifications to become an ice cream manufacturer, but gaining some culinary expertise and brushing up on your business and marketing skills could help you to get ahead faster.

The Global Ice Cream Market was valued at a whopping US$111.58 billion in 2020. Ben & Jerry are a great example of how to make it big – they started off in 1978 with a $5 correspondence course in ice cream-making from Penn State and a $12,000 investment ($4,000 of it borrowed). Jerry now has a net worth of $150 million.

You could start off making small batches of ice cream at home to perfect your technique and develop new and interesting recipes – test them on your family and friends. Or scale up and start selling your frozen treats (check that environmental health are OK with you selling your wares and speak with the ATO first maybe).

Yacht Captain

If you’ve ever drooled over mega-yachts docked in tropical ports all over the world but can’t quite afford your own just yet, how about living an endless summer aboard someone else’s luxury liner?

The job requires a high degree of responsibility and you’d have to not only sail the ship but also plot and navigate safe passages, manage a budget, maintain your vessel, manage and supervise a crew, plus keep everyone on board safe.

On the plus side you could make a great salary, be paid to travel all over the world, have all your accommodation and meals included, and often get some hefty tips.

You’ll need to be fit and healthy, obtain all the relevant qualifications and licenses, get your experience up working sea hours, and have a great reputation and references.

Meet the young founder behind Hive

Hive Social is a mobile-only social networking app that recently celebrated one million users, founded by student Raluca Pop.

Previously an influencer on Instagram, Raluca found herself becoming tired of the constant ads and trying to keep up with the algorithm. So she decided to take matters into her own hands and create a brand new platform.

With no knowledge of tech, Raluca taught herself to code, and along with another developer launched the first version of Hive in 2019. Today, her small team of three helps to run the growing social media platform.

You can read more about Raluca’s journey and her hopes for the future of Hive here: https://www.newsweek.com/hive-meet-raluca-pop-social-media-app-musk-twitter-1761406

Become a member of the headspace Youth National Reference Group

The headspace Youth National Reference Group (hY NRG) is a paid opportunity for 20 diverse young people aged 16-25 from across Australia to shape headspace National services, campaigns and projects. We’re looking for young people who:

are passionate about youth mental health and
have been involved with a headspace service or centre

If this sounds like you – then we’d love you to apply to join our headspace Youth National Reference Group! We encourage any young person to apply! We are looking for passion for youth mental health over anything else.

We are keen to hear from young people from all backgrounds and life experiences, including young people who:

Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Are from multicultural backgrounds
Identify as LGBTIQA+
Are living with a disability or chronic illness
Have lived experience of homelessness

Applications close Wednesday 7 December.

Find out more and apply here: https://headspace.org.au/our-organisation/our-people/reference-groups/youth-national-reference-group/apply/

Students Rebuild Welcoming Refugees Challenge

We’re inviting students from around the world to join us on an adventure of learning, empathy, and art.

Kids will channel their creativity to welcome people displaced by war and other crises by creating postcards that will be sent to young refugees around the world.

The Bezos Family Foundation is donating $5 to refugee-aid organizations for every postcard created, so students will see the difference they’re making firsthand.

The Challenge is open until 9 June 2023.

Find out more: https://www.studentsrebuild.org/challenges/refugee

Job Spotlight

How to become a Stock Trader

Stock Traders (also known as Equity Traders and Stockbrokers), buy or sell stocks, shares, or other securities on the stock exchange on behalf of their clients. Traders use all the information available and speculate the optimal time to buy or sell a share.

If you could sell ice to an Eskimo, have a good grip on economics and finances, can stay calm and focused in times of stress and in a busy environment, and if you could see yourself confidently making decisions with someone else’s money and don’t mind working long hours, you could be a Stock Trader in the making.

About you:

Great head for figures
Plenty of initiative and confidence
An analytical mind with attention to detail
Lots of self-motivation
Strong competitive drive
Language skills an advantage when dealing with clients globally

The job:

Research stocks and shares
Keep up to date with financial news
Consult investment analysts
Reporting to clients
Managing, recording and tracking investment portfolios
Pitch for new clients

Lifestyle Impact: Moderate

Part Time opportunities: Low – only around 16% of Stock Traders work part-time (source: labourmarketinsights.gov.au).
Average hours for full-time workers: 51 hours a week, which is above average (source: labourmarketinsights.gov.au).
Stock Traders’ salary (median) $140,000* per year (source: ato.gov.au). *Salaries greatly vary depending on your skills and experience.
Future career growth: Stable (source: labourmarketinsights.gov.au).
You will be doing most of your work indoors.
You’ll be at the mercy of the stock market, so expect times when money isn’t always flowing.
You will likely need to work long hours, and at odd times, including mornings and nights, and on holidays and weekends.

Stock Traders are most in demand in these locations:

A large majority of Stock Traders work in metropolitan areas. Most Stock Traders work in the Financial and Insurance Services industry.

How to become a Stock Trader in Australia

Although having a formal qualification isn’t necessary to work as a Stock Trader, having one is highly desirable.

Step 1 – Complete Year 12 with a focus on English and Maths. Business subjects can also be helpful.

Step 2 – Consider completing a relevant undergraduate degree in business, mathematics, economics, or finance.

Step 3 – Find a company that will be willing to take you on as an intern or trainee to teach you the ropes of stock trading.

Step 4 – If you want to provide financial advice, you will likely need to apply for an AFS license, and complete a RG146 Compliance Course.

Step 5 – Once you have lots of experience, consider starting your own business.

Find out more here –

https://asic.gov.au/

https://www.asx.com.au/

Similar Careers to Stock Trader

Accountant

Broker

Financial Advisor

Statistician

Finance Manager

Business Development Manager

Bookkeeper

AFL GAME DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

An AFL Victoria Game Development Officer is primarily responsible for conducting AFL game development programs within the school and community environment.

These programs include:

Delivery of AFL school’s clinics
NAB AFL Auskick program
Diversity programs
AFL club-based activations
Promotional activations
Coaching Initiatives
Inflatable activations
Other duties where required

The AFL Game Development Team plays an integral part of reaching our goal here at the AFL, which is to enhance and grow the game across all states and all levels – from grassroots to elite.

Members of the AFL Vic Game Development Team, facilitate our programs in the community! A Game Development Officer is responsible for facilitating sessions in a fun, inclusive and safe way at schools, community clubs and activations across Victoria.

You don’t need to be a footy expert! Although you do need to be enthusiastic, a fantastic communicator and have the ability to engage large groups of children.

These are casual roles and hours vary depending on our program scheduling.

What we need from you:

Possess enthusiatic, energetic and professional qualities
Enjoyment working with children
An interest in enhancing AFL across Victoria
The ability to work flexible hours
Your own transport & valid driver’s license
Victorian Working with Children Check – employee card
Meet requirements to work in Australia

Ability to show evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 virus

If you are interested in becoming a Game Development Officer, let us know.

Jaye Macumber

Participation Officer

Wimmera Mallee

M: 0435913254