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Year 12 Students Planning for 2027 options
Our Year 12 students are busy exploring and finalising their plans for 2027. Many students will submit an application through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC), which is the platform used to apply for most University courses and many TAFE diploma programs in Victoria.
Below is an important timeline outlining key VTAC dates, including application deadlines, ATAR release and university offer rounds. We encourage students and families to familiarise themselves with these dates as they prepare for the next stage of their educational journey.
Our Careers and Pathways Advisors are available to speak with parents through this time. Please call the campus Reception for availability.
VTAC Application Deadlines
• Timely Course Applications: Open 3 August 2026, close 28 September 2026.
• Equity Schemes (SEAS) & Scholarships: Open 3 August 2026, close 9 October 2026 (5pm).
• Late Course Applications: Close 30 October 2026
• Very Late Course Applications: Close 4 December 2026.
• Subsequent Course Applications: Close 13 January 2027 for round 2 and later offers.
ATAR RELEASE THURSDAY 10th DECEMBER
Offer Rounds and Key Dates
• December Offer Round: Offers released on 23 December 2026 (10am).
• January Offer Round 1: Offers released on 12 January 2027 (2pm).
• January Offer Round 2: Offers released on 27 January 2027 (2pm).
• February Offer Rounds: Rounds release on 3 February, 9 February, and 16 February 2027. [1]
Kmart & Target Christmas Casual Recruitment Briefing 2026
Organisation: Kmart Group
Location: Online
Date: August 10, 2026
Join the Kmart and Target recruitment team for an exclusive briefing on their 2026 Christmas Casual recruitment campaign. Learn about upcoming seasonal employment opportunities, the candidate qualities and availability requirements recruiters are looking for, and the application and selection process. This session will provide employment service providers with practical insights and tips tohelp participants prepare for and secure Christmas casual roles with two of Australia's largest retail employers.
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Victorian Skills & Careers Expo
Organisation: Victorian Skills Authority
Location: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Date: August 26, 2026
The Victorian Skills & Careers Expo brings together over 50 RTOs, TAFEs, and employers under one roof. Discover apprenticeship opportunities, speak with industry professionals, and find out how VET can launch your career. Ideal for school leavers, career changers, and parents.
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Camp SEEK 2026 for Year 9-10 Girls & Non-binary Students
Organisation: SEEK
Location: SEEK HQ Melbourne
Date: September 21 to September 24, 2026
Camp SEEK is a four-day immersive daily learning program for Year 9 and 10 girls and non-binary students. Spend four action-packed days at SEEK HQ in Melbourne learning about careers intechnology, developing coding, design and product practical skills, exploring real-world problem solving and pitching with your fellow Camp SEEKers.
The technology industry is not as diverse as it could be. There is a shortage of women and non-binary talent in STEM school subjects, at the tertiary level and in the workforce. As a leading technology company, we champion diversity within our industry and our own talent pipeline, and Camp SEEK is one of our favourite, and most fun, programs. It is designed to increase the number of girls and non-binary students who choose to pursue a career in technology.
Participants must be currently enrolled as a high school student in Year 9 or 10 in Australia and have not completed the Camp SEEK program previously.
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Deakin A Day in the Life of a Medical Imaging Student – Year 11 & 12, Geelong
Organisation: Deakin University
Location: Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
Date: October 28, 2026
Step into the world of medical imaging and experience university life before you even finish school. This immersive day gives Year 11 and 12 students who live in the South West and Grampians/Wimmera regions the chance to see what it's really like to study medical imaging at Deakin – from hands-on practical activities to exploring the technology that helps diagnose and treat patients every day. You'll connect with Deakin academics and current students, discover entry pathways to your ultimate course and start imagining where a career in medical imaging could take you. Deakin will provide shuttle buses from select locations in the South West and Grampians regions.
Expressions of interest close Friday 2 October 2026
Melissa Dillon & Robyn Cardamone
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