Careers
GSSC Career News
There have been lots of fabulous things happening in the Careers Department these last two weeks with many career conversations occurring. All Year 12 students are encouraged to make contact with the Careers Practitioner in their Neighbourhood to make a time to discuss career pathways at the end of year 12.
We have also been busy helping students to source Structured Work Placements for the new VCAL experiences of work days which many are starting to commence. If you have any questions about Careers and pathways please send a message or make a call to the team.
Careers Leader & Practitioner- Natasha Boyko
Biyala Careers Practitioner - Susan Barr
Dharnya Careers Practitioner - Graeme Crosbie
Bayuna Careers Practitioner - Dan Watson
Industry and partnerships, Careers Practitioner - Mary-Ann Linehan
Disability inclusion – Colleen Wilkinson
La Trobe University Visits
The last two weeks we have had regular visits from La Trobe University’s Student Advisor, Elisha. If you haven’t caught up with her yet she will be at GSSC on Wednesdays in the Enterprise Building at lunchtime. Elisha is a wealth of knowledge about all courses at La Trobe and is able to also advise you about pathway courses, accommodation, scholarships and more. Please take the time to drop in and see her next week.
Year 9 - My Career Insights (Morrisby Profiling)
This week the Year 9 – My Career Insights program started. So far students from Biyala and Dharnya have completed their profiling with Bayuna to come next week. My Career Insights is a program for all Year 9 students in government secondary schools. The program is aimed at using results from questions and quizzes about their skills, interests, personality and abilities to match them with potential jobs that they may suit them in the future.
Students need permission to do the profiling and are required to bring a fully charged laptop computer with them. There will be a catchup day organised for those students who were absent on the day, or forgot to bring their computer. If you missed the information sessions for this and would like to participate see your careers practitioner for forms.
Scholarships
Year 12 students - The University of Melbourne – The Hansen Scholarship
Applications for the Hansen Scholarship close on Wednesday 9 March. You must be able to prove financial disadvantage to be eligible. For more information go to the website.
Early Entry Programs
Applications are now open for the following early admission programs:
Charles Sturt University: applications close 31 March: https://bit.ly/2UmOlgT
University of New England: applications close in September: https://bit.ly/3HxaosI
Australian Defence Force
Gap Year Program
These positions are always very popular and applications will open in March. Students are encouraged to start the applications process now and book their aptitude test. For information, visit https://bit.ly/3dCELlb
Recruitment to be employed in the ADF
If you are considering applying for any role in the Defence Force to start in 2022 or 2023, you should book a YOU (Your Options Unlimited) session early. This is the first step in the recruitment process, http://bit.ly/2Tyn8Yp
Cadets
Students may also be able to apply for the Army, Navy or Air Force Cadets program in their local area, www.cadetnet.gov.au
Applying for Medicine or Dentistry - UCAT
Applications for the UCAT ANZ (University Clinical Aptitude Test) will open Tuesday 1 March 2022. If you are planning to apply for medicine or dentistry for the 2023 intake, you may be required to sit this test. For information on the test and to see if you have to sit it, visit www.ucat.edu.au
Download a UCAT Guide developed by UCAT Masterclass, https://bit.ly/3HMyzTS
UCAT Preparation Sessions
The National Institute of Education is running an online simulated UCAT workshop on Sunday 22 February between 10am – 5pm. A second online session will be held shortly after www.nie.edu.au
UCAT Mock Exam Day 2022
This is a free online UCAT trial exam that will be sat by thousands of students. You will be able to get your mock UCAT score and have a benchmark to work on improving for the exam later in the year. You can sit the exam any time on Sunday 27 February www.ucatmasterclass.com/ucat-med
Gap Year
A gap year is when you defer starting further education or training for a period of time after completing school. 2023 feels like a long way away now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start dreaming about the possibilities.
Travel, complete short courses, work, volunteer, work abroad, backpack, follow the fruit picking trail – the list is endless!
Year13 has written an excellent article about:
- The benefits of taking a gap year
- What your options are
- Preparing for a gap year
Read the article at https://year13.com.au/articles/what-gap-year-guide
Health & Medical Science
Are you interested in working in the health or medical science industry? There are many courses and career areas you can consider. To set early academic goals, you can review the ATAR profiles for the 2022 January intake for the following course areas:
Nursing, Midwifery
Paramedicine
Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Clinical Myotherapy
Podiatry
Speech Pathology
Occupational Therapy.
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Youth Work, Social Work
Nutrition and Dietetics
Oral Health and Dentistry
Diagnostic Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy
Pharmacy
Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedicine
Medicine
ATARs listed are for people who applied for courses via the Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC). Download the guides via https://bit.ly/335w9Rr
Hair & Beauty
The Masters Institute of Creative Education
The Institute offers students the opportunity to begin their careers in the dynamic and creative world of Hair, Beauty, Fashion, Fashion Design and Make-up with intensive hands-on practical training. For information on courses and to book a campus tour, go to https://tmice.edu.au/
Open Day Webinars 2021
Each year universities run open days – usually in August and September. For students who are keen to explore university courses, this can seem like a long time away.
Thankfully, several universities recorded their open day information sessions from last year and you can watch them from the comfort of your home. Just click on the links below and search the courses or the study areas you are interested in.
University of Melbourne: https://bit.ly/3qHUrHE
Deakin University: https://bit.ly/33icNpW
La Trobe University: http://bit.ly/3chXyPA
Victoria University: https://bit.ly/3jsX63U
It’s important to note that information from the 2021 open days are only relevant for the 2022 intake and course information may change for the 2023 intake.
Monash University
Monash has a huge range of career events running over the next few months:
8 March: Information Evening (webinar)
30 March – 26 May: course specific information webinars
11 – 22 April: campus tours at Clayton, Caulfield, and Peninsula campuses.
For information and to register your place visit www.monash.edu/discover/events
Students interested in medicine and dentistry
Medicine Information Sessions:
Charles Sturt University Tuesday 29 March. This will be an online webinar. Book via
https://engage.csu.edu.au/medicine-info-nights
Monash University Wednesday 6 April. This will be an online webinar. Book via
www.monash.edu/discover/events
ACN Nursing and Health Expo
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is hosting a virtual Nursing and Health Expo in April. You will be able to:
- View a range of nursing and health organisations
- Explore career pathways
- Find out about educational opportunities
- Hear from nurses working a range of organisations such as hospitals, defence and emergency services.
When: Saturday 2 April
Where: Online
Register now at www.acn.edu.au/events/nursing-health-expo
Careers with STEM
Space Careers
On the Careers with STEM website, you can explore amazing articles such as:
- 5 reasons to launch your career into space
- The A-Z of space careers
- Meet an astrobiologist
- Careers in space communication
You can also download a Careers with STEM: Space e-magazine.
A webinar featuring space careers will be held on 23 February. Register via https://bit.ly/35jHQ7T
Careers in Insurance
Have you considered a career in insurance?
As one of the biggest, most diverse industries in the world, insurance has more roles than you’d imagine – including ones that are perfect for you.
Love numbers? You’re needed. Love people? Insurance has roles for you. Analytical? A big thinker? A problem solver?
Whatever you are, insurance has a job with your name on it. To learn about where a career in insurance can take you, check out the website ‘Careers in Insurance’ at this link - http://careersininsurance.com.au/
Careers in Maths
The following information has been taken from My Career Match www.mycareermatch.com.au
Studies consistently show Australian participation in secondary school advanced Maths continues to decline, in spite of the demand in the growing tech, engineering and science industries which require employees to have high-level maths qualifications.
So what are the career opportunities for students who take mathematics?
A degree in mathematics can provide you with many job options. Almost every field and industry relies on mathematical theory and data, and the likes of insurance companies, financial institutions, technology and engineering firms require employees with extensive knowledge of mathematics.
Most science and business professions prioritise candidates with degrees in maths or strong math skills. The following are fantastic maths career websites:
Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute, https://careers.amsi.org.au/
CSIRO – what can you do with maths? https://blog.csiro.au/mathematics-careers/
Refraction Media – Careers with Maths and Data https://issuu.com/refractionmedia/docs/cws_maths_data_2021
Who wants to be an engineer?
Do you prefer building bridges or creating engines? Who has more fun – a civil engineer or an aerospace engineer? Bring together skills and knowledge with a degree at RMIT. Play this game to find out what type of engineering you’d be best suited to, and about student life at RMIT, https://trueengineer.rmit.edu.au/
Train to become a flight attendant
The following are examples of two institutions that offer flight attendant training in the
Melbourne area: Aviation Australia
Training runs in blocks with numerous starting dates throughout the year. You can explore start dates, location and fees at this link - https://aviationaustralia.aero/
William Angliss
Offers the Certificate III in Aviation (Cabin Crew). To find out about the course, visit www.angliss.edu.au
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