Careers

Morrisby Profiling

Earlier in the year, Year 9 students had the opportunity to participate in Morrisby Profiling. The Morrisby is a psychometric assessment of aptitudes, interests, personality and learning styles which look at what would be the most accurate career and course suggestions for that student. The results are now in and those students who completed the Morrisby are now exploring their results with Careers Practitioners.

Each thirty minute session is targeted specifically at the student running through what their results have indicated, and how they can start thinking of career options for the future.  There have been lots of great discussions regarding the results and we hope it prompts great discussions at home. 

Any students who did not complete their Morrisby profiling in Term One, will have the opportunity to do so later this term and in Term 3. Further interviews will take place in Term 3 and 4. Parental permission is required to participate, please contact your Neighbourhood Careers Practitioner for a permission form.

Year 11 VCAL – Tomorrow Bound

On Thursday 26th May, all Year 11 VCAL students will be attending a Careers excursion to Bendigo. Tomorrow Bound is an education and careers expo highlighting a range of courses, pathways and employment opportunities available in the region.

Students will be leaving at 10.30am on the day and returning at 4.00pm. Please make sure there are arrangements put in place if you will miss your bus because of the 4.00pm return time.  Students are to bring their own snacks and masks must be worn on the buses.

Please make sure you have checked the excursion form on COMPASS and that permission to attend has been given.

More careers news

YEAR 12 - APPLY FOR UNIVERSITY NOW!

Australia National University

Applications close for the Australia National University direct entry program on 23 May. You could receive a guaranteed offer by September, www.anu.edu.au/study/apply 

La Trobe University

Applications for the La Trobe University Aspire Early Admission Program are now open and will close in September www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire 

Charles Sturt University 

Round 2 applications for the Charles Sturt Advantage Program will close Friday 24 June. You could secure a guaranteed offer by late July, https://careernews.click/advantage 

University of New England

Applications are now open and close in September. Selection is based on a recommendation from your school.  https://careernews.click/uneearlyentry 

Swinburne University

Applications open for the Early Entry Program this month and close in October https://careernews.click/swinburneearlyentry 

RMIT University

Applications open for the Early Offer program this month and close in September  https://careernews.click/rmitearlyoffer 

Medicine and Dentistry UCAT ANZ

Applications for the UCAT ANZ (University Clinical Aptitude Test) will close Tuesday 17 May. If you are planning to apply for medicine or dentistry for the 2023 intake, you may be required to sit this test. Visit www.ucat.edu.au

All Students

CAREER EXPOS

Year13 Careers Expo

Finding your dream job has never been easier. The Year13 Expo lets you find a career you’re genuinely passionate about without even having to get out of bed. Over the course of the week, you’ll hear from experts, chat with influencers and explore all of your post-school options at this digital careers expo. The Year13 Expo has been carefully crafted to include a wide range of stories, experiences, career information and exhibitors who can help you follow your passion. There will be five stages packed with content where you can learn about the different aspects of the future:

• Main Stage – get inspired by stories of successful people who are killing it in their careers and understand the path they took to get to where they are today.
• Pathways Stage – find all of your post-school options in one place across many different areas, including jobs, courses and travel experiences.
• Future of Work Stage – it’s hard to know which careers are still going to be around in a decade or two. Seek out all the information we have about ensuring your passion is future-proof.
• Life Hacks Stage – when it comes to being a successful adult, there’s a few tricks of the trade we have to share, from financial literacy to nailing a job interview and heaps more.
• Year13 Academy – learn all the skills you wish you were taught in school, and get rewarded for doing it! Find out about the cash rewards and prizes up for grabs.

Plus there is a $10,000 competition running! The Expo will run between 16 – 22 May. For information and to register your place, go to https://careernews.click/yr13expo 

Explore your university course options

Many universities offer the opportunity for prospective students to speak directly with course advisers via Zoom or a phone call. The following are examples of universities offering this service:

Australia National University (ANU)

Book a study consultation: book a phone call or video conference to discuss your study options with ANU course adviser Clara Hill https://careernews.click/clara 

University of Wollongong (UOW)

Chat with a current UOW student and ask any questions you have about life at Wollongong. Use the drop-down filters on this webpage and find the best student to help you -www.uow.edu.au/study/ask-a-student/ 

Charles Sturt University

Book a study consultation: book a 45-minute phone call or video conference to discuss your study options with a Charles Sturt University course adviser,  https://study.csu.edu.au/contact-us/consult

Monash University

Book a phone call with a general course adviser or a faculty adviser (e.g., engineering, science, business, education, information technology www.monash.edu/y12hub/book-a-call 

RMIT University

Book a one-to-one virtual consultation with a course adviser and get your questions answered about studying at RMIT  https://careernews.click/rmitchat 

APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINEESHIPS

Australian Apprenticeship Pathways

You will be able to undertake apprenticeship aptitude tests, find local apprenticeship and group training centres, and learn about different trade occupations, www.aapathways.com.au/

CAREERS IN BUSINESS & COMMERCE

When people think of careers in business, they often think of occupations such as business management, accounting, finance, and marketing. The following are three business career areas you may not have considered:

Insurance

As one of the biggest, most diverse industries in the world, insurance has more roles than you’d imagine – including ones that are perfect for you. Love numbers? You’re needed. Love people? Insurance has roles for you. Analytical? A big thinker? A problem solver? Whatever you are, insurance has a job with your name on it http://careersininsurance.com.au/

Economics and Econometrics

Economists perform economic research and analysis, develop and apply theories about production and distribution of goods and services and people's spending and financial behaviour, and provide advice to governments and organisations on economic policy issues https://careerswithstem.com.au/read-it-here/ 

Actuarial Science

Actuaries evaluate risk and opportunity – applying mathematical, statistical, economic and financial analyses to a wide range of business problems. Actuaries work in insurance, superannuation, wealth management, investments, health financing, banking, data analytics, energy resources and the environment etc www.actuaries.asn.au 

INTERESTED IN STUDYING BUSINESS?

Did you know that several universities offer a year of industry experience as part of their undergraduate business degrees? The following are three examples: 

Victoria University

At least 40 weeks of paid industry experience through the Cooperative Education program (competitive entry) www.vu.edu.au 

Swinburne University

A guaranteed year of paid industry experience through the Bachelor of Business (Professional) degree www.swinburne.edu.au 

RMIT University

A guaranteed year of industry experience through the Applied program for Marketing, Economics and Finance, Information Systems, International Business, and Logistics and Supply Chain Management,       www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/business 

CAREERS WITH THE AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE

A career with the AFP can lead to working with the community, across the country or around the globe. Whether in a non-policing support role; investigating transnational crime; combatting terrorism and people smuggling; investigating crimes against the ACT community and patrolling its city and suburban streets; providing high visibility protection to commonwealth infrastructure sites and establishments or heading overseas to liaison posts or capacity building missions.... you will be on the frontline, contributing to keeping the Australian community safe.

There are three main employment pathways:

1. Entry Level Sworn Recruit

2. Lateral Police Recruit

3. Professional (Non-Policing) Role

Recruitment requirements

Visit the Application and Recruitment Process page for detailed requirement information, www.afp.gov.au/careers 

NATURAL HEALTH COURSES

Have you considered natural health? The following two colleges are located in the Melbourne area:

Endeavour College of Natural Health

Courses: Acupuncture Therapies, Massage, Naturopathy, Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine, Chinese Medicine, and Complementary Medicine. For information on courses, events, information webinars and to read career profiles of graduates visit www.endeavour.edu.au 

Southern School of Natural Therapies

Courses: Health Science, Clinical Nutrition, Chinese Medicine, Western Herbal Medicine, and Naturopathy. The School is part of Torrens University and Think Education  www.ssnt.edu.au 

TERTIARY ADMISSION CENTRES

State-based Tertiary Admission Centres process course applications on behalf of universities, some TAFE institutes, and some private providers. You can research courses, prerequisites, selection criteria and ATAR profiles for the 2023 intake. 

Courses for the 2023 intake will be updated mid-year but you can use the current information as a guide. Websites are listed below.

Australia Wide Search

Course Seeker is a fantastic website that enables students to be able to explore courses for each state in the one website. You can research courses, prerequisites, selection criteria and ATAR profiles for the 2023 intake. 

www.courseseeker.edu.au/ 

TAFE 

MySkills is the national directory of vocational education (VET) organisations and courses. You can search for courses or occupations and use a location search. You can also browse courses and occupations by industries such as health & community services, manufacturing & engineering, and arts & culture. 

www.myskills.gov.au 

HIGH ACHIEVER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS (Year 12)

University of Technology Sydney

The University of Technology Sydney co-op scholarship program is now open for the Bachelor of Accounting and Bachelor of Information Technology for the 2023 intake. For information and to apply, go to  www.scholarships.unsw.edu.au 

UNSW

The UNSW Co-op Scholarship program is now open for high achieving students who plan to study in 2023 at the University of New South Wales. The scholarships are worth almost $20,000 per year, www.coop.unsw.edu.au

You can watch videos showcasing Co-op Scholarship alumni via https://bit.ly/3fbrjnA 

Regional University Centres

Regional University Centres help students in regional and remote areas to access higher education without having to leave their community. Regional Centres in Victoria are located at Bairnsdale, Wonthaggi, Wangaratta, Corryong and Mansfield. For information, visit https://careernews.click/unicentres 

Parent Information Session

As parents/carers, you are the greatest influencers of your child’s career decision making. This online event is for parents who would like guidance on how to support your child/ren with career advice. The event will be held on Thursday 26 May 8pm – 9pm. For information and to register visit https://careernews.click/7ab15b 

The Victorian Indigenous Engineering Winter School

This is an exciting program for Year 10 - 12 Indigenous students, from across Australia, that will expand your perspective on all things engineering. This residential program will run in Melbourne between 3 – 9 July 2022. Applications are now open and will be closing on Wednesday 8 June    https://careernews.click/ee9762 

Monash University updates

Business Explorer program

Year 11 and 12 students are invited to the Monash Business Explorer taster session to learn more about the study areas and careers available across business on Wednesday 29 June https://careernews.click/aa84a0 

Robogals Hackathon

Held during the Term 2 holidays, our Hackathon is open to Year 9 and 10 female students to solve a problem centred around transportation and will be supported by masterclasses. Register via https://careernews.click/robo 

The Monash Design Prize

All aspiring designers in Year 10 to 12 can submit their design that addresses a challenge and be in the running to win an internship with our experts, $1000, and a trophy to acknowledge their outstanding design. Entries close 1 June, https://careernews.click/design 

Social Justice

Check out videos submitted by high school students in the Arts Social Justice Matters video competition  https://vimeo.com/643803400 

Dates for your diary

MONASH UNIVERSITY

Course Information Sessions

Monash is running on-campus course information sessions between May – August. Register early as sessions may book out.

May

June

July

Information Evenings

The University is hosting information seminars for prospective students at the following locations in May:

For information and to register your place for the course information sessions and the information evenings visit  www.monash.edu/discover/events

FEDERATION UNIVERSITY

Mid-Year Information Evening

Prospective students and their families are invited to attend an information evening at the Gippsland, Berwick and Ballarat campuses on Wednesday 1 June https://careernews.click/f17be4 

Upcoming webinars in May

Check out these fantastic webinars running during May, https://careernews.click/430735 

THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

Focus on Melbourne

The University of Melbourne is hosting the following course information seminars for prospective students in May and June. 

May

June

For information and to RSVP visit  https://careernews.click/focusonmelb 

Meet Melbourne

The University is hosting information seminars for prospective students at the following locations in May and June:

May

June

For information and to RSVP, visit https://careernews.click/meetmelb 

SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY

Mid-Year Study Expos

Get a head start before Open Day and check out Swinburne during May!  https://careernews.click/6636f2 

ACADEMY OF INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation, film and visual effects at the AIE Open Day on Saturday 14 May 2022. AIE's campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Adelaide will be open for you to meet our teachers, staff and students. Register via https://aie.edu.au/ 

RMIT UNIVERSITY

Discover What’s Next

As part of their annual Discover What’s Next initiative, RMIT is running the following webinars about their courses for prospective students and their families:

May

June

For information and to register your place visit  www.rmit.edu.au/events/discover-whats-next 

Information Sessions

RMIT is hosting information seminars for prospective students at the following locations in June, www.rmit.edu.au/events 

THE HOTEL SCHOOL MELBOURNE

The Hotel School is running an information evening for prospective students on 24 May. At this event you can explore how you can create an exciting global career within hotel and tourism management. Venue: Level 3, 399 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne  https://hotelschool.scu.edu.au/ 

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY

Deakin University is running a virtual open day for prospective students and families on Sunday 5 June. This is a fantastic opportunity to get information about Deakin courses from the comfort of home. Register via https://openday.deakin.edu.au/ 

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE 

The following information sessions are running in May www.defencejobs.gov.au/events

UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG

The University is hosting an information session for prospective students and their families at Albury on Wednesday 25 May and an online information session on Tuesday 14 June. Register via www.uow.edu.au/study/events/ 

AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY (ACU)

The University is holding an online information session about application processes and pathways for prospective Year 12 students and their families on Tuesday 24 May, 6pm-6.30pm www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events

THE SANTOS SCIENCE EXPERIENCE

Year 9 and 10 students are welcome to apply for amazing 3-day science programs running at different locations across Victoria, NSW and Canberra. These events are not to be missed. Research dates and locations via www.scienceexperience.com.au

MYSci, MONASH UNIVERSITY

MYSci is a three-day science program specifically designed for students who are in Year 11 and 12. The program will run 28 - 30 June at the Clayton campus. Cost: $110 per student. This is a fantastic event!

https://shop.monash.edu/mysci-2022.html 

VICTORIA POLICE

Learn about careers in the Victoria Police at an information session. Sessions are running in May and June at Moonee Valley, Bendigo, Bundoora, Horsham, and Box. An online session is being run on 23 June, https://careernews.click/police

JMC ACADEMY – Open Day

The institute is running an open day on Saturday 14 May. You will be able to tour the Park Street campus, participate in information sessions, watch live events and demos, and speak to course advisers. For information and to register, visit https://careernews.click/jmc 

Careers Team

If you need careers advice drop in and see your Neighbourhood Careers Practitioner on Level 1 in the Careers Hub (Near room C115)

NH 1 Biyala – Susan Barr

NH 2 Darnya – Graeme Crosbie

NH 3 Bayuna – Dan Watson

Careers Leader – Natasha Boyko

Partnerships Manager – Mary-Ann Linehan

Industry Engagement Priority Cohorts Coordinator – Colleen Wilkinson