Careers
Bairnsdale Secondary College
Bairnsdale Secondary College is committed to delivering high quality career development services. We are active participants in our local community and have strong links with local industry, education providers and the Gippsland East Local Learning and Employment Network. Our dedicated Career Practitioners are qualified members of the Australian Centre for Career Education and actively support our students in exploring their future career options through a range of tailored services, programs and activities:
Career Counselling Career Action Plans
OHS Programs Work Experience Program
Structured Workplace Learning Vocational Education and Training
School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships Morrisby Assessment Program
Guest Speakers Incursions
Excursions Newsletters
Career Lessons Resume Writing
Job Applications VTAC Support
Angela Wren - angela.wren@education.vic.gov.au- 8.30am-4.00pm (Monday-Friday)
Compass and Careers Website Newsfeeds
Student communication about careers and opportunities are updated via the Compass newsfeed pages, and the Bairnsdale Secondary College Careers Website (through Study Work Grow).
Career events, excursions, apprenticeship/traineeship opportunities, guest speakers, etc. are shared with students via these alerts, so please keep an eye out for the latest opportunities.
Bairnsdale Secondary College – Study Work Grow Education
Bairnsdale Secondary College Events
Open Days 2025
Universities all over Australia are opening their doors to prospective students, this is your chance to have a look at what's on offer and get your questions answered!
Please find attached the 2025 Open Days Guide which contains:
An overview of open days
- Learn all about what open days are and who they are for
- See the benefits of attending
- Find out the important things you need to know in advance (there’s a checklist for this included)
A list of upcoming events
- Find open day events happening in your State or Territory across Australia
- Handy links that take you straight to the registration page for each university open day
3 printable checklists
- Plan for before, during, and after the day
- Make the most of any events and solidify your future plans
Follow the link for a comprehensive listing of Victorian University Open Days - Open Days – Study Work Grow Education
Public Events
Many new events are detailed on Bairnsdale Secondary College's Careers Website including:
- Tourism Insights Melbourne 2025 - The Hotel School Australia – 31st May
- Simulated UCAT Workshop, Online - National Institute of Education – 1st June
- Discover Criminology and Criminology/Policing – Monash University - 5th June
- Academy of Interactive Entertainment - Online Campus Day – 7th June
- Careers for Young Women in Sport Forum – Victoria University - 13th June
Follow the link for further information Events – Study Work Grow Education
Scholarships
Current Scholarships include:
- Global Footprints Scholarship
- Frank Hall-Bentick Education Fund
- King & Amy O’Malley Trust Undergraduate Scholarship
- Ellison Scholars Programme
- Vice Chancellor’s Elite Scholarship
Follow the link for further information Scholarships – Study Work Grow Education
Work Experience
Undertaking a Work Experience Placement is a fantastic way to explore different careers and industries. Placements can open up part time employment opportunities and support you to build self-confidence. You can learn what sort of work environment suits you and what employers expect from you.
To find out about Bairnsdale Secondary College's Work Experience Program follow the link to the video.
Work Experience Program Video
Follow the link for further information Work Experience Opportunities – Study Work Grow Education
Current Employment Vacancies
Job Spotlight
