Careers Corner

Women in Defence High Tea - International Women’s Day 2019

I was honoured to attend the ‘Women in Defence High Tea’ with two Year 11 students, Zoe Markopoulos and Jeni Roitman at the Melbourne Museum on Friday March 8.

We heard from 3 leaders within the ADF, Lieutenant Nicole Grundy (Royal Australian Navy), Warrant Officer Class 2 Cindy Bowen (Australian Regular Army) & Wing Commander Fleur James (Royal Australian Air Force) about life in the ADF and balancing career with family. Afterwards recruitment officers were available to chat and answer our questions on recruitment and the enrolment process in the ADF.

"I found the High Tea Experience very informative and rewarding towards my general idea about the lifestyle, and requirements for the Navy, Army and Airforce. The speakers were able to answer all questions I had regarding issues such as deployment, mental health and recruitment criteria. Gender equality was talked about in great detail, how much the organisation has progressed within equality in all fields and how strong the community is. It was evident that the organisation provides the opportunity of a lifetime to work in the field that you desire and to form long-lasting family/friendships."

Jeni Roitman 

Year 11

"As the defence force is an area I am strongly considering as a career, today was a wonderful opportunity to receive information and ask any questions I had. I thoroughly enjoyed the presentations from each of the guest speakers and I am almost settled on pursuing a career with the defence force."

Zoe Markopoulos 

Year 12

Year 12

Careers Chat

Dear Year 12s,

Thank you to all those Year 12s who have come in to see me so far and filled in the forms for the Post Pathway Planning. For those that haven’t yet, please come and see me in one of your spare periods.

Useful Tips for a University Degree Wannabe (UDW)

UDW: definition - a person who is convinced they want to go to University, but are not sure where or exactly what they want to study! Also suffers from ATAR anxiety.

• Choose a degree that allows some flexibility in selecting a sequence of units that is right for you
• Make sure the program offers opportunities for practical work experience (sometimes called Industry Based Learning)
• Do not base your decision solely on what your friends are doing
• LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!!  Make sure travel time from your residence to the campus is within what you are willing and able to do on a day to- day basis
• Get involved! Get out there and find out what the universities are offering by attending Open Days and asking questions!
• Do not just pick courses based on ATAR alone.

University Information

What I wish I knew before I started studying

This video from Deakin University asks recent graduates what they wish they knew before they started university. It’s useful for anyone planning to go to university (not just Deakin!)

Check it out – http://this.deakin.edu.au/study/what-do-you-wish-you-knew-before-you-started-studying

Monash University

School Holiday Campus Tours

Students considering studying at Monash University after Year 12 are invited to join Monash students on a scheduled tour – a great way to see and experience each of the campuses.  Students will be taken around the campus and be shown some of the main facilities and buildings.  Tours will commence at 10.00am and run for about 1.5 hours.  Students can attend on any of these days:

• Friday 12 April – Clayton Campus
• Monday 15 April – Caulfield Campus
• Tuesday 16 April – Peninsula Campus
• Thursday 18 April – Clayton Campus
• Wednesday 24 April - Clayton Campus

Book a tour at Monash Campus Tours

Monash Seminar Series 2019

Get the inside story of what it’s really like to study at Monash. You’ll hear from a current student, a past student and an academic. It’s the best 90 minutes you could spend researching your course. Bring along your parents too!  The Inside Monash Seminar Series commences in late March and continues until August.  These seminars provide VCE students with an insight into the courses and career options within discipline areas.  The seminars are held in various locations across the Caulfield, Clayton, Peninsula, and City campuses, and seminars with the same title have the same program.  All seminars commence at 6.30pm.  Exact venue details are available on registration at Inside Monash Seminars

Find more details about these events here – https://www.monash.edu/inside-monash

Defence University Sponsorship (DUS)

• What is DUS
• Commitment
• How to Apply
• Job Search
• Courses
• FAQs

Whilst studying for a job-relevant degree at your choice of accredited university, join the Australian Defence Force (ADF), have your fees paid for, earn a salary while you complete your degree, and walk straight into a great ADF role following graduation.

Being awarded a Defence University Scholarship (DUS) means that a student can apply for a role in the Navy, Army or Air Force while still studying for a degree at any accredited university in Australia; join their chosen Service, then concentrate on their studies, while enjoying a salary and many other benefits.

In return for being paid to complete their degree course and having the rest of their fees covered, students will be expected to serve in the Navy, Army or Air Force.  Typically, DUS recipients will be required to:

• complete one to four weeks of training each year during university holidays, and
• once they have graduated, DUS recipients will need to commit to full-time service for the number of years of university sponsorship plus one year (with a minimum of three years' service).  So, if were sponsored for a 3-year degree, will owe 4-years of service.

For more information regarding the application process, the courses that qualify for sponsorship, and the roles university sponsorship can lead to, visit Defence University Sponsorship (DUS)

Snapshot of RMIT University in 2019

• One of Australia’s original educational institutions founded in 1887, RMIT University now has more almost 83,000 students, including more than 12,000 at postgraduate level
• Based on the QS World Rankings by Subject RMIT ranks # 1 in Australia and #11 worldwide in Art & Design, and #6 in Australia in Business Studies, and Computer Science, and #8 for Accounting and Finance, and ranked in the top 250 universities in the world - Top Universities
• RMIT provides you with a range of education options, from an apprenticeship, traineeship or certificate, to an associate or bachelor degree, or a postgraduate degree by coursework or research - RMIT - Levels of Study

• Students are encouraged to browse the ATAR Course Finder to discover the right degree for them at RMIT

RMIT has a strong pathway program to courses providing students an opportunity to transfer from one RMIT program to another - RMIT and Recognised Pathway Courses and Student Experience

Year 11

National Youth Science Forum (NYSF)

Current Year 11 students, with a passion for science, are reminded that the National Youth Science Forum is the only program in Australia that offers students the chance to test-drive a wide range of universities and careers in the sciences.  Students learn how to make informed decisions about courses and careers in the sciences and gain a professional skill set to help them realise their potential.

Applications for NYSF 2020 open Friday 1 March 2019 and close on Friday 31 May 2019.  

For more information about the National Youth Science Forum and the application process, visit National Youth Science Forum

Year 10

Work Experience 16th to 20th September

There have been a few Year 10s that have given me their completed work experience forms. I need to have these forms by the 27th June in order to process the forms and get the signature of the Principal. Please come and see if you need ideas for work experience or employers to approach.

Parents if you can offer any Year 10 a work experience placement in the business you work for, I would love to hear from you.

Careers Fast Track Program

New students to Year 10 this year, need to come and see me in regards to completing the quizzes for your Career Fast Track booklets. Interviews with an outside counsellor will happen in May this year.

General Information

Careers with Victoria Police

Victoria Police are currently in the middle of their biggest recruitment drive ever. Find out about what it takes to become a member of Victoria Police.

Find out more – http://www.policecareer.vic.gov.au/

Carol McCaskie

Careers and Pathways Coordinator