Careers

Hello from the Careers team!

Everyone welcome!

We encourage all students to visit careers at BSC! 

We have an appointment book just outside each career’s office in the Malgobila & Wurrin Hubs. 

Our office hours are:

Upcoming Career Events

Work Experience (WE)/Structured Workplace learning (SWL)/School Based Apprenticeships/Traineeships (SBAT)

Work Experience is available to students that are 15 years old+. Please drop into either careers Hubs for further information.

SWL is available to students doing a VET Course in their VCE/VM Pathway. See the Work Placement Programs advisor.

SBAT’s are available to Year 10 -12 students through our Headstart Program (Aaron Patton) by application and availability only. 

Prepare for Term 4 Work Experience by:

• Dropping into the Careers Hubs for further information.
• Complete an Expression of Interest (EOI)
• Complete Employer Information Form
• Career Action Plan (CAP)
• Safe@Work Certificates
• Obtain White Card* (If required – Building Industry placements)

goIT Girls STEM Work Experience Program (aimed at female students in years 10 & 11)

Tata Consultancy Services’ (TCS) goIT Girls is inspiring women in STEM and challenging stereotypes again this year. In its ninth year running, this free week-long work experience program will have students learn all about the growing number of jobs available in STEM as future innovators, problem solvers and technology professionals! Participants will have the opportunity to meet with and be mentored by inspiring senior executives from the tech industry. 

About goIT Girls work experience program

TCS’ goIT Girls is a week-long work experience program aimed at female students in Years 10 and 11. At TCS, we are empowering Australian students with the skills they need to be ready for the workplace of the future.

Participants meet senior executives from TCS and its client organisations, who provide insight into the various STEM roles that exist across the business spectrum with the goal of inspiring a new generation of innovators, problem solvers and technology professionals. The aim is to provide insight into the technology industry and challenge gender as well as occupational stereotypes. 

goIT Girls has four areas of focus:

• Provide insight into the technology industry, TCS and the application of technology in our client’s business.
• Challenge gender stereotypes by showcasing women in STEM as role models
• Build skills by solving a simulated business case through the application of technology
• Enhance confidence and employability skills

goIT Girls will be offered as in-person or virtual experience in 2023.

Melbourne - 23rd October 2023 - 26th October 2023 - In person

Virtual - 13th November 2023 - 16th November 2023

Eligibility

In 2023 the program will provide opportunities for 100+ young women who are curious about a career in technology from around Australia to participate. Students do not need any prior experience with technology to participate in the program. There is no cost for your school or the student to take part in goIT Girls. 

Please ensure you have considered the travel time and distance to and from your home to Melbourne BEFORE you apply for a placement, if applying for the in-person experience. Let careers know if you are interested, and register here - Goit (tcsapps.com)

National Gallery of Victoria Work Experience Opportunity - June 2024 

The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) offers a limited number of one week work experience placements for secondary school students aged 15 and over. Placements are based with the NGV Learn Team and where possible with other Departments. Work experience in any one facet of the NGV cannot be guaranteed.

Placements are limited and they cannot guarantee a placement for all applicants.  

The NGV is offering work experience during the following week in 2024: Monday 24th – Friday 28th June 2024. 

Applications for the 2024 Work Experience opportunity is now open and will close 5.00pm, 20th October 2023. All applicants will be notified by mid-November. Please ensure you have considered the travel time and distance to and from your home to NGV (Southbank) BEFORE you apply for a placement. 

Apply here - Work Experience 2024 | NGV, and let the careers team know.

Parliament Of Victoria: Work Experience Expression Of Interest 

Expressions of interest to complete a work experience placement at the Parliament of Victoria in terms 1 and 2, 2024 are now open. Students can choose between two programs, Sitting and Services. Parliamentary Sitting placements provide the opportunity to see the law-making process up close. Students will go behind the scenes with the staff who directly support Parliament sittings, to get a deeper understanding of our democratic processes. Parliamentary Services placements offer a variety of opportunities that can be matched with a broad range of student interests and career goals, including business management, facilities management and maintenance, community engagement and broadcasting, and hospitality. Placements are open to students who are 15 years or over at the time of the placement. 

If you are interested, please visit https://new.parliament.vic.gov.au/teach-and-learn/work-experience/ to lodge an expression of interest, and let the careers team know. Expressions of interest will close at 5:00 pm on Friday 12 January. Interested students will be notified of the outcome of their expression of interest no later than Friday 2nd February.

Please ensure you have considered the travel time and distance to and from your home to Melbourne BEFORE you apply for a placement. 

Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary - Work Experience 

Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary offers engaging Work Experience placements for students in Year 9 and Year 10. Their Work Experience Program is designed to foster new skills in young people, create an awareness and appreciation of the conservation and biodiversity management industry and demonstrate the breadth of career opportunities in environmental science, research and education.

Successful applicants may assist in the following areas of the Sanctuary:

• land management
• plant production
• education
• biodiversity
• marketing, promotion & interpretation
• office & administration
• workshops & tours

The Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary cannot offer any opportunities to work with animals. 

Work Experience placements run for one week from Monday to Friday on pre-selected dates throughout the year. Normal working hours are from 9.30am until 4.00pm. As part of your placement, you will be required to undertake some structured learning activities.

There are 4 places available for each of the placement weeks. A maximum of two students can come from the same school for the same placement week.

These dates are subject to change based on other Sanctuary activities happening at the time. 

Please ensure you have considered the travel time and distance to and from your home to Bundoora BEFORE you apply for a placement. Please let careers know if you will be applying.  

More info here - Secondary school students, Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary, Get involved, La Trobe University

15 jobs that don’t exist… yet – article: Skill up on the transferable smarts that’ll land you one of these STEM roles of the future.

10 future jobs you might be applying for in 2050 

What will a job search look like in 2050? No-one knows – but one popular estimate suggests 65% of primary school-aged kids will end up in yet-to-be-created careers. We’re guessing packed with next-gen STEM gigs in cutting-edge fields like Augmented Reality (AR), data analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based service roles.

We looked into our digital crystal balls and came up with 15 jobs we think you might find advertised in 30+ years. And yep, all of them require STEM skills!

1. AI Ethicist

The job: Advocate for the ethical and legal matters regarding the creation and distribution of AI-based tech products.

2. Self-driving car mechanic

The job: Perform maintenance and repair jobs on autonomous self-driving vehicles.

3. Human-technology integration specialist

The job: Collaborate with teachers to create future-focused learning environments that embrace the latest digital learning resources.

4. Telesurgeon

The job: Operate on patients remotely via a surgical robotic system.

5. Personal data broker

The job: Collect personal information about consumers and sell it to other brokers, companies or individuals.

6. 3D-printed chef

The job: A professional cook who whips up meals by programming a 3D printer.

7. Commercial space pilot

The job: Fly paying customers out into space… just for fun.

8. Coding ethicist

The job: Ensuring companies adhere to global computing standards of ethics when creating technologies and their algorithms.

9. Human-machine team manager

The job: Develop and manage a system in the workplace where human and AI employees communicate to generate better business outcomes.

10. AR journey builder

The job: Collaborate with tech artists to create immersive 3D content that enhances users’ experience of a product or service.

11. Garbage designer

The job: Deal with the world’s massive waste problem by upcycling rubbish to create better quality items.

12. Healthcare navigator

The job: Assist families of patients undergoing extensive medical treatment by simplifying paperwork and processes, along with communicating complex medical information.

13. Robot recruiter

The job: Source compatible AI for households, individuals and employers to fulfil requirements like cleaning, cooking, companionship, coffee ordering etc.

15. Financial wellness coach

The job: Offer customers one-on-one coaching sessions to understand their digital banking options and ultimately improve their financial health.

This article originally appears in Careers with STEM: Maths 2020.

Activities & Pathways!

APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINEESHIP PATHWAYS

Students planning to start a traineeship or apprenticeship next year are advised to start preparing now.

Get specialised support

Register with local Group Training Organisations (GTOs) and Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) providers. Staff from these organisations are highly skilled and can assist you through all stages of finding, securing, and undertaking an apprenticeship or traineeship. Search for organisations via www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au 

Update your resume and create a cover letter

Work with your career adviser to update your resume and to create a cover letter you can tailor for job applications.

‘Cold call’ businesses

Why wait for an opportunity to present itself? Send your resume and a tailored cover letter to the businesses you would love to secure a traineeship or apprenticeship at. 

Explore the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website

This website contains fantastic resources for young people interested in pursuing a professional trade or traineeship. Some of the resources include:

• Job and training descriptions
• Career interest explorer
• Job pathway charts
• Information on apprenticeships and school-based apprenticeships
• Literacy and numeracy quizzes for different industries such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and hairdressing. 

To explore the website, go to www.aapathways.com.au 

MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY

Current Year 11 students who are considering applying for undergraduate medicine and/or dentistry courses in the future may need to sit the Undergraduate Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) in Year 12 for the 2025 intake, www.ucat.edu.au 

NIE is running a free webinar on 15 November that will cover the following questions:

What is UCAT? UCAT scores? UCAT Sub-tests?

The Undergraduate Selection Criteria

Application process into universities for medicine and dentistry.

When and who can sit the UCAT.

UCAT vs GAMSAT - How is UCAT different?

Can you prepare for the UCAT?

Undergraduate medical school interview explained and medical school interview preparation advice.

Gap Year.

Alternative degrees and career choices.

Students and their families can register for the webinar via www.nie.edu.au 

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Are you considering a career in occupational therapy? Austin Health is running a Career Night at the Austin Hospital on Thursday 19 October at 5pm. Students will have the option of attending virtually via Microsoft Teams. There will be a combination of interactive workshops and speakers throughout the night. 

You’ll hear from clinicians experienced in the following occupational therapy specialisations:

• Acute
• Rehabilitation
• Hand Therapy
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Oncology and Palliative care

RSVP by 12 October via this link https://bit.ly/3F7Kyvz   

Compass Newsfeeds

Student communication about careers and opportunities are updated weekly via the Compass newsfeed pages.

Career events, excursions, apprenticeship/traineeship opportunities, guest speakers, are shared with students via these alerts, so please keep an eye out for the latest opportunities.

Careers website

Bairnsdale Secondary College (bairnsdalesccareers.com)

Students and families have access to a variety of career resources and information via our designated careers website. Students can use career targets to help them identify career interests.

We look forward to seeing you in Careers soon!