CAREERS WITH VICTORIA POLICE

Victoria Police have loads of upcoming events that may be of interest to you! These events range from in-person at our local stations and head office in Docklands right through to webinar sessions to help you gain some insight into what Victoria Police offers in the comfort of your own home or whilst on your daily commute.

UPCOMING WEBINARS

Victoria Police Life at the Academy – Online Webinar

Date and Time: Thursday, June 27 · 12.00 – 1.00pm

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Victoria Police Careers Information Session - Online Webinar

Date and Time: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Book Here

ACU

Events calendar to discover study and career options with ACU – find out more here.

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

2025 Course guides are now available to download. View our latest study guide brochures to find out where a UniSA degree could take you.

2024 Webinar Series Presented by UniSA staff members, our webinar series is designed to provide students and their families with all of the information they need along their journey to study at UniSA.

July, 2024 Campus Tours Take one of our guided campus tours available at each of our metropolitan campuses. The tours provide prospective students with the opportunity to visit high quality teaching facilities and modern student spaces. Throughout the tours you can learn about the range of programs and student services offered at the University.

These campus tours are tailored to prospective students or current UniSA students looking for a program change. If you are a new UniSA student looking for an orientation tour, please contact Campus Central.

University Open Day Join us on campus in August to hear from experts, take a tour, meet staff and students, get career advice and support with understanding your application. More information can be found here.

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE WEBINARS

Find out everything you need to know about undergraduate study with our range of live and on-demand webinars. You’ll get insights into course content and structure, graduate outcomes and the application process, as well as life at La Trobe as an undergraduate student.

THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

Join us at our Parkville and Southbank campuses for dedicated in-person sessions tailored for students considering studying in Semester 1, 2025. Learn more about our undergraduate study areas, how you can create a degree based on your passions and strengths, and the many career possibilities that lie ahead.

Topics and dates can be found here.

JOHN MONASH SCIENCE SCHOOL

The Science Exchange for 2024 is NOW OPEN. We look forward to welcoming you all back onto the grounds of JMSS.

Dates are as follows:-

Term 3, 2024

Sunday 21 July – Friday 09 August 2024

Weeks 2, 3 and 4 (three week program)

Each block will accommodate up to 20 students, depending on availability of home stay accommodation. Students attend JMSS for a 3-week block.

*Dates correct at time of update. Subject to change

REGIONAL SCIENCE EXCHANGE 

YEARS 9 AND 10 - THE SCIENCE EXPERIENCE

The Science Experience is a fun 1, 2 or 3 days of science activities for Year 9 and 10 students in 2024 program year.

Each program is designed to provide students who have an interest in science with an opportunity to engage in a wide range of fascinating science activities under the guidance of scientists who love their work.

The program takes place in over thirty universities and tertiary institutions, within many different laboratories and lecture theatres. Participants perform experiments in the laboratories, meet and hear senior lecturers in the lecture theatres, attend site visits and walk around and experience what it is like to be on the campus of a university or tertiary institution. More than 85,000 students have taken this rare opportunity, up to date.

The program also provides information about further studies in science, technology and engineering. It highlights the wide range of careers that allow students to pursue their interest and abilities in the sciences.

One aspect of the program often commented on by participants is the opportunity to meet and share ideas with students from different schools.

Download the brochure and apply here

YEAR 12 - THE NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORUM

A STEM Hub is a non-residential STEM experience where you can connect with STEM pathways and careers around Australia. You’ll join exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences typically inaccessible to the public and connect with STEM professionals—a crucial networking opportunity for your future. 

Whether you’re passionate about robotics, biomedicine, astronomy, biology, or anything in between, there’s a STEM Hub waiting to show you what a STEM career is really like!

Participants have the opportunity to:

participate in tours of science and technology facilities,
learn about cutting-edge research,
engage with industry partners and research providers,
learn about university, training and STEM career pathways,
mix with other like-minded students from all over Australia, and
attend social activities.

Find more information on how to get involved here

YEARS 10, 11 AND 12 - YOUNG ANZAAS PROGRAM

Youth ANZAAS is an annual residential international forum for science students in Years 10 to 12. Every year, students from each State and Territory are selected to participate in science activities and experiences over a period of a week.

Behind-the-scenes tours, lectures with leading scientists, hands-on research, cutting edge technology – all this and more awaits you at Youth ANZAAS 2024!

To find out more click here.

Applications close Sunday, May 12.

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY GUARANTEED ATAR

WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY - PARLIAMENT HOUSE. MORE THAN JUST POLITICS!

Expressions of interest for work experience placements in terms 3 & 4, 2024 are now open!

Whether you’re interested in politics, planting trees, law-making or baking, your work experience placement at the Parliament of Victoria will be an experience you’ll remember. This is a unique opportunity to undertake a week-long placement in either the Parliamentary Sitting or Parliamentary Services program. Placements run for 5 days: Monday-Friday, from 9am until 5pm each day.

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.

Find out more

Parliamentary Services placements offer a variety of opportunities that can be matched with a broad range of student interests and career goals. Students will have the option to work with staff in one of the many professional service areas that support the day-to-day business of Parliament.

Find out more

 If you are interested in a placement with a member of Parliament, please contact the member's office directly.

Find a member

Expressions of interest for terms 3 & 4 will close at 5:00pm on Friday 5 July 2024. Interested students will be notified of the outcome of their submission no later than Friday 26 July.

WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY - MEDICINE

SAHMRI Work Experience Program

SAHMRI offers a selective work experience program to introduce secondary school students to some of the many career options available in the medical research field.

The program aims to give students a practical understanding of careers in medical research and equip them with the knowledge to make more informed decisions around their future careers.

Over a five-day program, students will be exposed to a range of activities across our research Themes. You will have the opportunity to learn from world-class researchers and discover what they do at SAHMRI. Students are expected to attend the entire program, approximately 9:30am-4:00pm each day, so please ensure you are available for the full duration of the program before applying.

Throughout the program, you will be exposed to a range of activities across our research themes. You will have the opportunity to learn from world-class researchers and get hands-on experience in our laboratories. On your last day, you will deliver a short presentation reflecting on your experience.

Program One: Monday, 1st July - Friday, 5th July 2024

Program One Applications Close: 11:29pm ACST, Wednesday 15th May 2024.

Students will be notified by Wednesday 29th May 2024.

Program Two: Monday, 23rd September - Friday, 27th September 2024

Program Two Applications Close: 11:29pm ACST, Wednesday 31st July 2024 2024. 

Students will be notified by Wednesday 14th August 2024.

Selection Criteria

When submitting your application, you will be asked to include a short cover letter detailing why you are interested in participating in the work experience program and what you are hoping to gain from the experience. There is no single type of application that will succeed - we want to hear why the program is interesting to you.

Students from Australian secondary schools who are currently undertaking Year 11 or Year 12 are eligible to apply. Year 10 students can also apply however due to the complexity of the content covered in the program Year 11 and 12 students will generally be given preference.

If you have any questions or would like any further information please contact careers@sahmri.com

If you are successful in your application please let me know so the relevant paperwork can be generated. Normal work experience requirements apply.

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