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Saturday (May 11, 2024)
JMC Academy - Melbourne Open Day May 2024
It’s no secret to anyone familiar with JMC that our Open Days are above and beyond any typical ‘show and tell’ experience. These days give us a chance to showcase and celebrate the amazing, skilful, groundbreaking creative work our students and staff produce each day with a curious audience (that may one day join our community!).
Time: See link below Location: JMC Academy – 208 Park St, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Details and Registration: https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/news-and-events/events/may-2024-open-day-expression-of-interest/
Collarts - Open Day 2024
Curious about creative study and wondering what life at Collarts is really like?
At our Collarts On-Campus Open Day, we invite you to come and experience all things Collarts life: from our passion for creativity, close community, state-of-the-art facilities, expert faculty, and more.
Time: See link below Location: See link below
Details and Registration: https://www.collarts.edu.au/open-day
Diverse Defence Careers
Thursday 25th April marks ANZAC Day, 2024. This was first officially named in 1916, a year after Australian and New Zealand soldiers suffered heavy casualties and great hardships in WWI.
A lot has changed since the first ANZAC Day, and careers in the ADF have grown to over 200 occupations across 9 areas: Aviation; Business, Administration, and Education; Combat and Security; Communications, IT, and Intelligence; Engineering; Healthcare, Science, and Chaplaincy; Logistics, Hospitality, and Support; Officers and Management; and Trades.
Whether in the Army, Navy or Airforce, careers in the ADF suit people who are adventurous, active, disciplined, and resilient. To join, you must be an Australian Citizen of at least 17 years old, have passed Year 10 English and Maths, be reasonably fit and healthy, and obtain a security check.
If you’re curious about ADF careers, try the Career Match Tool to find occupations that may suit your interests, the things you enjoy, and what you’re aiming for in life. It’s a quick and simple way to start exploring your options.
Defence University Sponsorship
What is Defence University Sponsorship (DUS)? If you are studying an accredited degree at a recognised Australian university, or have accepted a relevant university offer and decide to join the ADF, a Defence University Scholarship means you will:
Have your university fees paid for
Earn a salary while you complete your degree
Walk straight into a great ADF role after you graduate
What commitment do I have to make? In return for investing in your education the ADF will typically require you to:
Complete one to four weeks of training during university holidays. Once you've graduated, commit to full-time service for a minimum of three years.
What can I study? Choose from a broad range of degrees from engineering, healthcare and science, or if joining the Navy or Airforce, you can also study business, education and other degrees. Learn more here and hear from DUS students in the video below.
Navy Virtual Work Experiences
Marine Technician - 60 minutes Marine Technicians are tradies in the Navy that ensure vessels are kept in peak working order.
As a Marine Technician, you can choose to work onboard ships or specialise further to work on submarines. Your typical day will see you operating equipment and monitoring performance to identify and correct any issues.
Electronics Technician - 60 minutes Electronics Technicians are tradies in the Navy that operate, maintain, diagnose and repair advanced technical and military hardware.
You can choose to work onboard ships or submarines. You can also select one of four specialisations - Communications, Sensors, Weapons and Fire Control.
Army Virtual Work Experiences
Artillery Team - 50 minutes The Artillery Team are a close-knit team within the Army that work together to gather battlefield intelligence, locate targets and fire powerful weaponry. Within the Artillery Team you could apply for an Artillery Systems Operator, Artillery Observer, or an Artillery Operator role.
Infantry Soldier - 60 minutes As an Infantry Soldier in the Army, you’ll take your place on the front line, handling advanced weaponry as a member of a highly trained combat team. Infantry Soldiers work as part of a cohesive unit to locate the enemy and gather intelligence through patrolling and surveillance.
ADF Gap Year
What is and ADF Gap Year? An ADF Gap Year is an extraordinary opportunity to get a feel for military life while enjoying unique experiences you can’t find anywhere else. You’ll spend an exciting 12 months in the Navy, Army or Air Force, where you'll grow, train, travel, get paid for meaningful work, and gain skills for life.
Am I eligible?
To be eligible for an ADF Gap Year, you must:
Be an Australian citizen.
Be between 17 - 24 years old.
Meet the educational requirements of the role you’re applying for.
Meet the medical and physical requirements of the job role.
In addition, a high ATAR or high-ranking subjects will give you a competitive advantage. Learn more about an ADF Gap Year here or attend a Gap Year event.
What kind of roles are available? There are 23 Gap Year roles across the Navy, Army, and Airforce, so there’s lots to choose from. You can check them out by browsing all careers and then filtering for Gap Year roles.
How do I apply? Applying for ADF Gap Year involves the same recruitment process as all roles. Start by choosing your role and lodging an online application.
Airforce VWE and ADF Academy
Mission AircrewVWE - 20 minutes This Airforce Virtual Work Experience includes a range of diverse roles that will have you working in the air, operating military-grade technology and making key decisions in challenging environments. Mission Aircrew are responsible for the safe and efficient completion of the mission.
Choose Your Adventure Academy - 40 minutes Discover careers in the Australian Defence Force in this two-module academy to learn about:
Perks Unknown: Working, Studying and Staying Healthy in the ADF.
Adventure Awaits: Entry Pathways into the ADF.
Get Involved
Get involved in these extra-curricular challenges and competitions to pursue your passions, build your skills, and develop your portfolio. All are free (unless otherwise stated), and many offer amazing prizes!
Creative Futures Design Competition
Collarts invites budding young creatives to enter their annual design competition, with the chance to win prizes to help you make your creative dream a reality.
Open to: Year 10 -12 students.
Dates: now - 21st July 2024.
Future Leaders Photography Prize
The Future Leaders Photography Prize recognises talented young photographers. Submit one digital photo on any theme. The award winner receives $1000.
Open to: Year 12 students.
Dates: now - 1st June 2024.
If you have a knack for drawing, painting or using creative digital mediums, you’re invited to interpret the brief into an illustrated scene.
Open to: Year 9 -12 students.
Dates: now - 30th June 2024.
Future Leaders Writing Prize Recognises talented young writers and encourages expressive writing. The winner receives $1,000! Submissions can be on any topic, 800 to 1000 words.
Open to: Year 11 and 12 students.
Dates: now - 1st June 2024.
Please see the attached Careers Newsletter