Careers

Year 10 - 12 Students

CAREERS FOR YOUNG WOMEN IN SPORTS FORUM

Victoria University is running an exciting program for female students in Years 10 – 12 who aspire to pursue a career in sports. The following is the itinerary for the event. 

Keynote speaker: Bianca Chatfield - Media presenter, sports commentator, VU Head Coach Netball Academy and Former Australian Netballer.

Industry panel members – Susan Alberti AC, Kate Price, Elizabeth Azzopardi

There will be a series of masterclasses incorporating the following themes:

Stream 1 – Sport Performance & Rehabilitation

• Sport Coaching
• Injury & Rehabilitation
• Data Analytics & Insights
• Strength & Performance
• Sport Facility Management
• Membership & Public Relations
• Sponsorship & Event Management
• Sport & Community Participation & Engagement.

Date and time: Friday 21 June, 8.45am – 2pm

Venue: Victoria University, Footscray Park

TECH AND TRADES EXPERIENCE DAY

RMIT University is hosting a free Tech and Trades Experience Day for students in Years 10 – 12 and their parents/guardians. Students can participate in two hands-on workshops, tour facilities, interact with staff and students, and win prizes. Parents can connect with staff, current students, and industry guests to learn about opportunities at RMIT. Students will have the chance to choose two workshops. Examples are listed below:

• Surveying
• Cyber security threats
• Tiny House – building design
• Engineering – response of beams and trusses to loading
• Electrical and electronics engineering
• Plumbing – pipe joining exercise

Date: Thursday 4 July, 9am – 2pm

Venue: RMIT Melbourne City campus

Work Experience 

ASD Cyber Security and Robotics Work Experience (Year 11 and 12)

Applications are open for this incredible program running at the Australian Cyber Security Centre, Brindabella Park, Canberra. Click here for information on how to apply. 

QUIZ: WHAT’S YOUR SCIENCE CAREER?

From astrophysicist to zoologist, there's an A-Z of science jobs out there! But with so many choices, it can be hard to decide which path to take. Don't stress. Careers with STEM has whipped up a quiz that does the hard work for you, matching you to an exciting, in-demand career in science. Click here.

MATHS CAREERS

STEM + X Webinar Series: Maths & Data

The STEM + X webinar series is back! This time around, you'll hear from a sports systems statistician, an energy expert, and a healthcare mathematician. Students will get a glimpse into the boundless potential of maths and data degrees, and be able to explore the exciting careers in this area of STEM.

Date: Wednesday 29 May 2024.

Time: 12noon (during lunch).

Venue: online 

Melbourne Careers Expo

This is Australia’s largest careers expo. You will have the opportunity to: attend information seminars, speak directly with organisations, watch demonstrations, receive career advice, participate in hands-on activities, speak to course advisers from universities and TAFEs, speak to industry experts and learn about apprenticeships, and learn about international exchange and gap year programs. 

Dates: Friday 26 - Sunday 28 July.

Venue: Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre.

Register: via this link.