Careers

So think you want a job?

Excursion to La Trobe University

Year 10 students completing the elective – So You Think You Want a Job, had the opportunity to check out the La Trobe University campus. Students learnt about the courses available at the Shepparton campus and student support services and clubs. Current La Trobe University students were also on hand to talk about their experiences with La Trobe University.

Nurse for a day

Twenty GSSC students were excited to attend La Trobe Universities – Nurse for a day event. The day was designed specifically for students interested in enrolling into the Bachelor of Nursing when they finish year 12. Students were able to use medical equipment in the laboratories practicing skills of performing CPR, monitoring heart rate and blood pressure and patient care. GSSC thanks La Trobe University for organising these special events for our students.

Year 9 My Career Insights –Morrisby profiling update

My Career Insights is a program for all Year 9 students in government secondary schools. This program will help your Year 9 child to:

• Learn about what skills and abilities they could bring to a job.

• Find out about what jobs match their abilities, interests and personality, and the subjects they need for those jobs.

As part of the program, your child will:

• Complete a series of online questions and quizzes (on the Morrisby Profile website) at school.

• Receive a Morrisby Profile Report showing the results from the questions and quizzes, and possible jobs that match their abilities, interests and personality.

• Have a 30-minute meeting with a Morrisby-trained Career Practitioner, who will explain the report to your child. You can attend this meeting. Please tell the school if you need a telephone interpreting service.

This program will continue for the remainder of the year with any Year 9s that are yet to complete it, still able to do so. We are currently working through the interview stage with the following numbers of Year 9s who have completed the program:

68 students have completed the profiling and interview
92 students have completed the profiling and are waiting on an interview this term.
18 students have begun the profiling but have not yet completed it
168 students yet to begin the profiling

If your child would like to do the program, they can see their Neighbourhood Careers Practitioner to get a parent permission form.

If your child does not participate in the program, or does not complete the questions and quizzes, a Morrisby Profile Report will not be created for them.

Year 12 students

Australian Defence Force

Gap Year Program

Applications are open for the Gap Year program. There are many exciting roles on offer, https://careernews.click/adfgap

CASPer Test

Initial Teacher Education:

Students planning to apply for initial teacher education courses in Victoria for the 2023 intake are required to sit the CASPer test.

When you have made your VTAC application record your VTAC ID as it will be required when you apply. Make sure you select the correct test. If you are not sure ask for help from your Careers Practitioner.

Nursing:

Students planning to apply for undergraduate nursing at Victoria University for the 2023 intake are required to sit the CASPer test.

For information and to book the test visit https://careernews.click/casper

Monash University

Business Explorer program: Year 11 and 12 students are invited to the Monash Business Explorer taster session to learn more about the study areas and careers available across business on Wednesday 29 June https://careernews.click/aa84a0

YEAR 11 STUDENTS

2022 National Youth Science Forum (NYSF)

This is a two-week on-site and digital program where students are immersed in hands-on science activities, lab experiments, field trips and meet researchers who are leaders in their field. In-person STEM visit days and events will be held over a week of the program at major city hubs across the country, enabling students to meet each other and network with like-minded peers. The program will be held during January 2023. Early bird applications close Sunday 24 July www.nysf.edu.au

YEAR 10 & 11 STUDENTS

Defying the Drift Program

This is an amazing two stage program for young people keen to learn about careers in agriculture. You will participate in a 3-day residential program at Longerenong College in September and then present to a Rotary Club about your experience in the program. Early bird applications close 31 July and the cost is $250, or $350 if paid after this date but before 31 August. Sponsor Rotary Clubs can assist with this fee. For information and to apply, visit www.defyingthedrift.org

YEAR 9 - 11 STUDENTS

Forensic Science

Work Experience

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) offer a work experience program in Forensic Science at Canberra for students in Years 10 – 12 each year. The applications for 2022 are closed, but current Year 9 – 11 students are encouraged to express their interest for the 2023 program via this link https://tinyurl.com/3nnf6nkf

A Day in Life of an AFP Forensic Scientist

The AFP are running virtual information sessions for students who would like to learn about careers in forensic science. From fingerprint and facial identification to firearms identification and armoury, the seminar is designed to give students a teaser into what a career in forensic science looks like and hear from current AFP forensic scientists. The next session is running on 2nd August.

To register for either or both programs, fill out the expression of interest form via https://tinyurl.com/3fta2wba

YEAR 9 & 10 STUDENTS

Global Sports Programs, University of Wollongong

The University of Wollongong invites Year 9 and 10 students who are passionate about football (soccer) or ruby to participate in a four-day elite training program during the term break. The programs will consist of on field training sessions, performance analysis (video), nutrition education, benchmark testing, yoga and aim to give students an insight into the Global Sports programs offered for University of Wollongong students.

Training will be provided by fully qualified coaches from either the English Premier League (EPL) club Tottenham Hotspur or the Crusaders International Academy. For information and to apply, visit:

Football, https://tinyurl.com/mt6uvsx8

Ruby, https://tinyurl.com/2p9xjwd6

YEAR 9 & 10 STUDENTS

The Santos Science Experience

This is a fun three days of science activities for Year 9 and 10 students. 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. For information on dates and locations visit www.scienceexperience.com.au

ALL STUDENTS

Careers in Economics

Why study economics?

Careers with STEM hit up a team from the country’s biggest employer of economists – The Reserve Bank of Australia – and asked them how they landed their roles, what they studied at high school and why their current gigs are so awesome: https://bit.ly/2AlhDqj

What careers are there in economics?

Careers with STEM and The Reserve Bank of Australia have developed a free 8-page careers e-magazine just for you! Download it at https://bit.ly/3h8AlC7

Open Days

Open Days are almost here! If you are considering studying at TAFE or university after school, it is crucial that you attend Open Days.

Not sure if you will attend open days? Read stories about three students who had their lives changed by attending one https://tinyurl.com/3c4e532u

For a list of open day dates for Victoria, Tasmania, NSW and Canberra visit https://tinyurl.com/brwrjjkv

Security Studies

Are you interested in humanities, politics, foreign affairs and law? Have you considered studying security studies? The following are examples of courses you can study:

Australia National University, Canberra

Bachelor of International Security Studies.

You can combine this degree with a second Bachelor degree in a study area such as: Asian Studies, European Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Laws (Honours), and Criminology. You can complete a Diploma of Languages concurrently with the degree http://bit.ly/2mVTXgg

RMIT University

Bachelor of International Studies (Global Security) Students will complete an internship with an international-security related organization in Australia or overseas https://tinyurl.com/3adxf9f2

Monash University, Clayton

Master of International Relations, specialising in Governance and Security or Political Violence and Counter Terrorism. You will need to complete a Bachelor degree first. Ideal courses are Criminal Justice, Law, International Relations, International Studies etc., https://bit.ly/2R107LZ

Health Information Management

Interested in health, IT and business? You may enjoy a career in health information management. You don’t need to treat patients to make a difference in health. As a health information specialist, you’ll manage health data integrity and information systems, champion patient privacy, build skills in informatics, clinical coding and analytics and enter a profession with many career options. You can study health information management at both the undergraduate and the graduate level at La Trobe University, Melbourne http://bit.ly/1UvhddI

Focus on agriculture

Get hands on with your future! Agriculture isn’t just farming - it is focussed on “the entire food chain, managing the environment and minimising the impact of human endeavours on natural resources”.

About 50% of all jobs in the agriculture industry are in capital cities. These jobs include environmental management, research, development, agribusiness and education. Most people in agriculture work full time.

There is also an ongoing demand for agricultural science graduates with economics and management training. Experts are needed in the areas of:

Sustainable farming practices
Land management
Land conservation
Climate change practices
Food security
Agricultural research & policy making.

Students can specialise in areas such as:

Economics
Marketing
Animal and plant biotechnology
Catchment management
Climate change impacts
Crop management & production
Plant and soil science
Nutrition and feed production
Sustainable production & consumption
Water management

Technology is advancing rapidly in agriculture and students are advised to study maths, science and business at school. Students who don’t want to work ‘on the land’ have many opportunities to work in cities and in offices.

The following are examples of agriculture schools:

Victoria

La Trobe University: http://bit.ly/1FGtcP0

University of Melbourne, http://bit.ly/1BWdaib

Longerenong College, http://bit.ly/2sGcMcT

Marcus Oldham, http://bit.ly/1wEGiuc

New South Wales

Charles Sturt University, https://bit.ly/2Y6BkK7

University of New England, http://bit.ly/1KSOtZc

Tasmania

University of Tasmania https://bit.ly/2Nnk0vE

Key websites

Career Harvest, www.careerharvest.com.au

Rural Skills Australia - www.ruralcareers.net.au

Amazing new cyber security program

Cyber Academy at Deloitte

Get paid $40,000 per year during your degree and graduate as a cyber security specialist!

The Cyber Academy is an exciting, inclusive, one-of-a-kind program co-designed by industry, education and government to fast-track students into a career in the cyber industry and boost Australia’s sovereign cyber capabilities. We’ve partnered with exceptional education providers to deliver a personalised, fully immersive, and supportive educational experience.

In NSW students will co-enrol in the TAFE NSW and University of Wollongong’s Cyber Security courses. In Victoria students will study the Bachelor of Cyber Security at Swinburne University of Technology.

Cyber Academy students will have ongoing paid work with Deloitte ($40,000 per year) or an industry or government sector partner and receive coaching, mentoring, soft skills, ethics, and leadership training, plus a pathway to secure a job on graduation.

We’ll teach you all the technology skills (scripting, coding, cryptography, cloud, programming, security architecture) and life skills (communication, teamwork, integrity, problem-solving, planning and organisation, presenting, and networking).

For information and to express your interest, visit https://tinyurl.com/mr228mxa

GSSC Careers Staff

If you need careers advice drop in and see your Neighbourhood Careers Practitioner on Level 1 in the Careers Hub in each neighbourhood.

Careers Practitioners

Careers Leader: Natasha Boyko

Biyala Neighbourhood: Susan Barr

Dharnya Neighbourhood: Graeme Crosbie

Bayuna Neighbourhood: Dan Watson

Partnerships Manager: Mary-Ann Linehan

Industry Engagement Priority Cohorts Coordinator: Colleen Wilkinson