Careers

CAREER NEWS                                Friday 1 September

Dates to Diarise in Term Three

• University / TAFE Open Days 2023 – throughout August
• Year 12 VTAC timely applications – throughout August and September
• VTAC SEAS and Scholarship applications – throughout August and September

 News from Monash University

Science VCE Revision Lectures

Monash is offering VCE exam revision lectures in Units 3/4 in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Maths Methods during the September holidays.  

Cost: $10.00 which includes a set of comprehensive revision notes to be used throughout the session 

Where: Monash University, Clayton Campus

Experience Day Workshops

Calling all Year 10-12 students: explore your curiosity and creativity in Fine Art, Design and Architecture at Monash!

Year 10 – 12 students are invited to participate in one of these hands-on experience days workshops to gain a better understanding of different art mediums, design thinking approaches, and architecture studios at the Monash Caulfield campus.  Students will find out what it is like to be a student for a day, meet the staff and explore the workshop spaces they would get to work in as a student at Monash. 

Find out more and register at Experience Day Workshops - Art, Design and Architecture. 

Discover Monash 

Monash University will be hosting the remaining Discover Monash events or activities over the coming weeks. Unless specified online**, these will be face-to-face events.

Participating in one or more of these events will assist students in making informed choices about their study options after Year 12.

Register at Discover Monash.

Pathway to Engineering

The Monash Bachelor of Science can be used as a pathway into graduate Engineering at Monash.  If you love science and also have an interest in engineering, keep your options open and be on track to earn both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Professional Engineering.

Students keen on studying science but also hoping to keep engineering as a possible career option can choose up to four Engineering Foundation units to study as electives in the second and third year of their science degree.  

Students can choose from one of the five engineering masters specialisations  and select the Engineering Foundation units that relate to the discipline/s they are interested in, and that will enable them to fast-track their Masters.

In the final year of their science degree, provided the entry requirements are met, students can apply for graduate entry into the Master of Professional Engineering.  The successfully completed Engineering Foundation units can be credited to the Master of Professional Engineering, and students can commence their Masters in either the start or midyear intake and be on track to complete their Engineering Masters in two and a half years instead of three years.

Find out more at Graduate entry - Master of Professional Engineering.

 Westpac Young Technologists Scholarships

We partner with universities, Westpac, and the community to invest in the individuals with the ideas and drive to shape Australia. 

Westpac offers the Young Technologists Scholarship, which is designed specifically for high school graduates who are passionate about studies in STEM and are eager to explore its potential for good.  Recipients receive $20,000 over three years to really inspire their thinking but are also assisted in developing into a strong leader through the Disruptive Leaders Program, which includes five days in Asia as part of an international learning experience (pending no travel restrictions).  Recipients of this scholarship also have access to paid internships and inspiring mentors.  Best of all, they become a lifelong member of the Westpac 100 Scholars Network, an inclusive group of some of the brightest young minds in Australia.

The Westpac Young Technologist Scholarship program is offered at the following universities: 

• Murdoch University
• Queensland University of Technology 
• RMIT 
• Western Sydney University 
• University of Wollongong 

Applications open in September 2023 and close in January 2024.  Students are urged to browse the Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship to find out more.

 School Holidays Campus Tours

In the upcoming September holidays, RMIT will be hosting campus tours for high school students across the City, Brunswick and Bundoora campuses.  These would be worth registering for, particularly if students missed the recent RMIT Open Day.

 A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student

Students in Years 9 – 12 are invited to visit the Hawthorn Campus and experience the university first-hand.  With talks, presentations, hands-on workshops into future study areas and more, there is no better way to feel prepared for university life.  There are four days, students can register for the one they are most interested in. They will all run from 9.30am – 3.15pm.

Find out more and register at A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student. 

 Psychology Degrees in Victoria in 2023 

Psychology is a popular field of study in Australia and is taught at universities in every state and territory. With diverse workplace settings and areas of expertise, psychology can be a highly rewarding and satisfying career choice. Psychologists who complete postgraduate studies in specific areas of psychology may be eligible to receive area of practice endorsement from the Psychology Board of Australia. Find out more at Australian Psychological Society (APS) - Careers in Psychology Students are reminded that, for the most part, the only VCE prerequisite subject for university entry is an English. Students should verify this at VTAC.  Please note that after completion of an APAC-accredited undergraduate degree, a further minimum of three years of education and training in psychology is required to register as a psychologist in Australia. Victorian universities that offer dedicated APAC - Accredited undergraduate psychology degrees include: 

A – Albury Wodonga    B – Bendigo    Ba – Ballarat    Be – Berwick    C – Clayton    Ci – City   FP – Footscray Park    G – Geelong Waurn Ponds    GWF – Geelong Waterfront    Gi – Gippsland    H – Hawthorn    M – Melbourne    W – Warrnambool 

For a comprehensive list of all courses offering psychology, including it being offered as a major in arts and science degrees, as well as the many double-degree options, visit VTAC.

  Physiotherapy Degrees in Victoria in 2023 Physiotherapists assess, treat and prevent disorders in human movement caused by injury and disease - Good Universities Guide - Physiotherapist.  Physiotherapy is currently offered at the following Victorian Universities – 

Note: Swinburne University offers the Master of Physiotherapy, and the entry requirements are a completed bachelor's degree in a health science discipline (exercise and sports science, biomedical science, health science), and tertiary-level studies in human musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology.

Snapshot of The University of Sydney in 2023

• Established in 1852, The University of Sydney is the oldest university in Australia.
• Ranked in the top 50 universities globally - QS World Rankings, ranking 41st in the world, and listed as 3rd in Australia.
• Ranks #1 in Australia for veterinary sciences, and #3 for architecture/built environment, #1 in Australia for English language and literature, and #2 in Australia for sports-related subjects.
• To help students make informed decisions and provide transparency, the University of Sydney has published a list of required ATARs that guarantee entry into most courses.
• There are numerous campuses from the inner city of Sydney to the Great Barrier Reef, with teachers, researchers and students based all over Australia - campuses.
• The university has international partnerships with other universities and research institutes, as well as industry partners such as Microsoft, Rio Tinto, Qantas, and the GE Healthcare.
• There are many flexible courses offered at the University of Sydney, from undergraduate to postgraduate.
• There are scholarships available for domestic and international students at all levels.
• Study abroad and student exchange opportunities are on offer, with over 250 programs for students to consider.
• There is a well-established Careers Centre that offers numerous services and resources to help students identify their career options and achieve their career goals.
• Regarding accommodation for interstate students, there is a variety of on-campus and off-campus options available.
• There are over 250 university clubs and societies, there is something for everyone.
• The University of Sydney has a number of faculties and schools - 

Arts and Social Sciences

Business

Dentistry

Engineering

Health Sciences

Medicine

Nursing and Midwifery

Pharmacy

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RECRUITMENT OF LIFEGUARDS

Considering a part-time job? The Southern Grampians Shire Council needs lifeguards.

The flyer contains information on dates for upcoming courses, any further qualifications needed before the lifeguard course and the costings of these. 

If there are any further questions:  enquiries@hilac.com.au , or phone, 5551 4300, or at HILAC reception desk.