Careers & Pathways
Senior School Years 9-12
2026 Careers Expo Dates
Victorian Careers & Employment Expo
Thu 19 Mar - Sat 21 Mar
Thu/Fri: 9am - 32pm
Sat: 9am - 4pm
Melbourne Showgrounds
This is suited to a wider age range of students, job-seekers and workers exploring training. It includes employer/training provider stands.
Thu 30 Apr - Sat 2 May, 9am - 3pm
Melbourne Exhibition Centre
A large event targeted at VCE students, parents & teachers.
Wed 14 May - Fri 15 May, 9am - 3pm
Melbourne Showgrounds
Another pathways and trainig event tailored to students, teachers, jobseekers.
Fri 17 July - Sun 19 July
Fri: 10am - 3pm
Sat/Sun: 10am - 4pm
Melbourne Exhibition Centre
A broad careers expo (employment, education/training, jobs) with free entry.
New Year, New Location
We’re excited to share some recent developments within the Pathways Hub. The Careers and Pathways Office has now moved into a newly dedicated space, conveniently located right next door to the Pathways Hub Office. This refreshed setup will allow us to better support students as they plan their future pathways.
We’d also like to introduce the wonderful team behind Careers & Pathways at Wantirna College:
Darren Hoogkamer – Leader of Senior School (Pathways & Transitions)
Tanya Notman – Careers Practitioner
Tim Knowles – Careers Practitioner
Jennifer Silalahi – VET Administrator
It’s been fantastic to start meeting students and we are looking forward to delivering vital information about processes and upcoming events.
Services provided by the Careers and Pathways Team include:
Career Exploration & Planning
Careers Testing – Morrisby Profile
Individual Career Action Plans
Subject Selection Counselling
GAP Year Opportunities
Education & Training Pathways
University Courses & Programs
University Extension Studies
TAFE Courses & Programs
VET Delivered to Secondary Schools
Work Experience & Vocational Pathways
Apprenticeships Information
School-Based Apprenticeships
Traineeships
Structured Workplace Learning
VTAC Process
Application & Preparation Support
Résumé Writing Skills
Interview Skills
Scholarship Opportunities
VCAA Information
Industry Engagement & Job Opportunities
Career Expos
Open Days
Part-time & Casual Job Opportunities
Weekly Career News Updates
Students are encouraged to message us directly via Teams or visit us in the Pathways Hub whenever they need support with careers or pathways. Parents are also welcome to contact us via email with any questions.
Class of 2025 Update
Over the holidays, our graduating students have been celebrating a wave of exciting University and TAFE offers, with more expected in the coming weeks. We are thrilled to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of this cohort as they continue to receive opportunities for further study across a wide range of courses and institutions.
Through VTAC, many students have already received offers, with several receiving multiple offers across different rounds. The graph below highlights the variety of institutions and the number of VTAC offers received.
Please note that the graph reflects VTAC-related offers only. A number of students have also received offers from other institutions, including Box Hill Institute, Holmesglen Institute and Chisholm, further testament to their hard work and dedication.
We’d also like to acknowledge our Honour Roll who achieved an ATAR of 90 or above in 2025. We are pleased to announce that these students have received the following offers:
Finally, we want to acknowledge the remarkable spirit shown by our 2025 graduating cohort, who navigated this demanding period with admirable maturity and determination. We extend our warmest congratulations and heartfelt good wishes as you each step into the next chapter of your journey, and we look forward to hearing about your achievements in the years ahead.
Trade & Tech Fit
Trade & Tech Fit is Victoria’s largest hands-on expo exclusive to female and gender diverse students from all sectors across Victoria. It’s a place where your students can discover employment opportunities in high priority trades and STEM industries typically pitched to males. They can experience tasters in skills such as building, construction, clean energy, engineering, automotive, transport & logistics, gaming, cloud and robotics industries and more.
Students who are interested in participating in Trade & Tech Fit this year are asked to visit the Careers and Pathways Office to fill out an Expression of Interest form.
Access Monash Mentoring Program
Access Monash focuses on assisting Year 11 & 12 students in their preparation and transition to university by paring them with current Monash University students in a one-on-one mentoring partnership. These mentoring connections are formed around each student's course and career aspirations, as well as their personal interests.
Through this program, mentees will also gain exclusive access to:
- Careers Expos
- Special Open Day events
- Monash University shadowing opportunities
- Industry professional networking opportunities
- Information seminars and resources
Eligibility criteria
Eligibility will be assessed based on equity criteria including the applicant's living location, first-in-family status and statement of interest in their application. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are also eligible. We strongly encourage all interested students to submit an application.
Applications close 5pm Mon 16 February 2026. If you have any questions, please email us at accessmonash@monash.edu or call 9903 1197.
Items in the 30th Jan edition of the Career News include:
Dates to Diarise in Term 1
What the Career Centre can assist you with?
Tax File Number (TFN)
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026
Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT)
UK Gap Year Program in 2027
Medical Work Experience Overseas for High School Students
Torrens University Open Day – Melbourne
Melbourne Defence Careers Information Session
Items in the 6th Feb edition of the Career News include:
Dates to Diarise in Term 1
MySCI Science Holiday Program
Bachelor of Circus Arts
The Hansen Scholarship for 2027 - University of Melbourne
Tuckwell Scholarship for 2027 - ANU
Cetacean Sisters - Inspiring Future Female Scientists through Cetacean Science
Aviation Courses in Victoria in 2026
Snapshot of Bond University in 2026
Tanya Notman
tno@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au
Tim Knowles
kno@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au
Careers Practitioners