Careers News
Here's a summary of the first Career News updates for 2023 with the full Careers Newsletter below.
Items in the 3 February 2023 Career News –
- What the Nossal Careers services can assist you with?
- Applying for a Tax File Number (TFN)
- The Hansen Scholarship 2024 at the University of Melbourne
- Career as a Biomedical Engineer
- Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT)
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023
- Environmental Science Degrees in Victoria in 2023
Items in the 10 February 2023 Career News –
- University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)
- Free online student guide on studying Medicine and Dentistry
- Why Study Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University?
- Career in Health Information Management
- ADF GAP Year 2024
- Career as an Intelligence & Policy Analyst
- Agriculture Degrees on offer in Victoria in 2023
Defence Force Melbourne: Kick Start Your Career event – Wednesday 22 February, 6pm to 8pm
This information session will be held at the Defence Force Recruiting Centre in Melbourne, 14/501 Swanston Street, Melbourne, and will be a great opportunity for senior students (Years 20, 11 & 12) to find out more information and get a head start in their career paths after graduation. Whether they are interested in a trade’s apprenticeship, university degree, or a gap year, this session will provide students with pathways and advice. Find out more and register to attend this Defence Force event here. It is highly recommended you book as soon as possible to avoid missing out as places are strictly limited!
University of Tasmania Marine Biology Experience 2023 – applications open
The University of Tasmania is once again running their 2023 Marine Discovery Competition offering year 11 and 12 students a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a week as a marine biologist. The course will run from Monday April 17 – Sunday April 23, 2023.
A Practical Introduction to Temperate Marine Biology is an introduction to the Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science degree. Upon completing this course, students will receive credit unit towards their future University of Tasmania degree. This is a 5-day field trip based on the picturesque Maria Island, on the Tasmanian East Coast. Led by marine ecologist, Dr Scott Bennett, students will be doing field work and experiencing the sights and sounds of climate change, invasive species, pollution, debris, and the associated economic and social impacts.
Applications close at Midnight (AEST) on Monday 20 February 2023. To enter, students are to complete an online application and submit their 300-word pitch on the topic: why I wish to study the marine biology of Maria Island. There are 24 places available, 14 of which are scholarships places. Scholarships will cover flights, accommodation, catering, local transport costs, equipment hire, tuition costs and survey gear. Full details about this competition and applications made online here.
University of Sydney events for prospective students
USYD hosts a number of events to help students discover what it's like to study a bachelor's degree at their university. These are best suited for students from Years 10-12, and include tips on school subjects, preparing for uni and how to choose a course. Join an upcoming event to get a taste of what it’s like to study at University of Sydney. Browse their webinars by area of interest here.
UN Youth Victorian State Conference 2023 – Friday 3 March to Sunday 5 March
UN Youth Victoria’s annual State Conference brings together over 150 delegates from across the state for a weekend of leadership, diplomacy and advocacy. It is open to Year 10 – 12 students wanting to take part in the global conversation about international law and its influence in the 21st century. This flagship event presents an opportunity for students to develop their skills in public speaking, negotiation, and critical thinking alongside an incredible group of like-minded students.
The 2023 State Conference spans across two and a half days, giving students a whole weekend to make new friends from across the state! Delegates (students) will spend the first day of State Conference meeting each other and getting to the heart of the international law interactive workshops, a speaker panel, and by tackling a simulated Interactive Problem Solving activity. The final day of State Conference is their chance to emulate a member state of the United Nations in Model UN committee debates. Students get into a diplomat’s shoes for a day and do their best to pass resolutions that will benefit the global community and align with their national interests – not always an easy task. In 2023, UN Youth Australia are also offering better ways to access their event, for young people who may need financial or another type of assistance, please use their accessibility scholarship application. Find out more by clicking here.
The Australian Jobs Report 2022
The National Career Institute have just released the 2022 version of Australian Jobs, which gives an overview of trends in the labour market with current advice on finding and securing work. You can find out more about the Australian Jobs resource and access the full report at: www.yourcareer.gov.au/resources/australian-jobs-report. And Study Work Grow provide a helpful summary of their key takeaways from the Australian Jobs Report 2022 on early stage jobseekers, emerging and trending skills, labour market information, and jobs by occupation class data.
Clarissa Jacques RPCDP
Careers & Pathways Coordinator