Senior School Opportunities

10 August WAAPA Classical Singers for Years 10 - 12

Perform one of your solo works in a fun workshop setting, and WAAPA’s outstanding classical music lecturers will give you advice and strategies for enhancing your performance, releasing your inner virtuoso, and achieving your very best.

Classical FastTrack is WAAPA’s elite training program for young musicians. We’ll show you how to take your creativity and performance skills to the highest level, through a specialised program of workshops and masterclasses. 

1.00pm- 4.00pm Book in HERE. 

17 August WAAPA Music ATAR Lecture & Performance

Philip Everall, Jessica Gethin and the WAAPA Symphony Orchestra unpack the origin, inspirations, mysteries and meaning of designated ATAR set work, Amy Beach’s legendary Gaelic Symphony. ATAR students will love hearing it brought to life by the WAAPA Symphony Orchestra in this invaluable learning experience.

Book tickets HERE. 

Jobs at the Royal Show

Each year the Royal Show recruits casual staff in the lead-up to and during the Perth Royal Show. Opportunities may include: 

• Agricultural Activity Support: Ideal for those with an agricultural background.
• Food Preparation: Hospitality experience required. 
• Customer Service: Customer service experience required.
• Grounds/Events Support: Includes setup and pack-down of the main arena. Experience in events or manual work being highly valued.

You can find opportunities HERE.

Apply Now. Pinnacle Foundation Scholarships

Applications Close 31 August

The Pinnacle Foundation provides educational scholarships, mentoring and support for young LGBTQIA+ Australians to realise their full potential. VET and uni scholarships are awarded for fulltime study.

For details go HERE.

18 August Applications Open Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust Scholarships 

VET or Uni

Children and grandchildren of ex-serving veterans are invited to apply for AVCAT scholarships. 

All bursaries and sponsored scholarships are for tertiary education and are $4000-$6000 per year, for up to three years.

Applications close 31 October. Find details and apply HERE. 

27 August Perth Army Reserve Information Session

Experience flexible commitment in an Army Reserve role and earn money as you study for your degree or VET qualification. 

Come to the upcoming information session to speak with current serving members about their own experiences and advice. It is at Irwin Barracks in Karrakatta at 7.30 on 27 August.

Check details and book HERE. 

30 August Get a job with the Australian Government 

School Leaver Job Program

Get a job in the Australian Government. 

With the Australian government’s commitment to restoring excellence in the Australian Public Service, the Australian Government School Leaver Program is a brilliant opportunity to get in on the ground floor.

Find out about it HERE. 

2 September Westpac Technologists Scholarship applications open

Westpac Young Technologists Scholarships are designed for high school graduates who are passionate about technology and eager to explore its potential for good. We’re looking for curious young minds who are open to new ideas and untapped opportunities.  

 

For details, go HERE.

Defence Force Academy

Have your career paid for and earn a salary while you complete your degree at the University of NSW in Canberra

You can study lots of courses in the ADF, the video on the webpage has a medical and a dental student talking about their pathways. 

Check out the opportunities HERE. Then make an appointment to see an ADF recruitment officer. 

ECU’s Free ATAR Revision Sessions

23 September – 27 September ECU’s free ATAR revision sessions are on during the third term holidays. 

•  On Campus registration
•  Online registration

For information go HERE

Get your drivers’ licence

Many employers want you to get your drivers’ licence. 

Get it now and put it on your job applications.

Police Cadets Open 

If you are nearly 17 and interested in a police cadetship, check out the details HERE.

Applicants must be 17 upon selection to the Cadet school. 

Find details of the recruitment process HERE. 

School Leavers Information Kit

Whether you want to do more study, take a gap year or start work straight away, there are resources to support you in the School Leavers Information Kit. 

To find all the resources go HERE. 

Health Industry Scholarships and Grants

Information about scholarships and grants for medical and allied industries is collated on this page. 

Click HERE for more information

Youth Allowance

To get Youth Allowance as a student or an Australian Apprentice you must be one of the following:

• 18 to 24 and studying full time
• 16 to 24 and doing a full time Australian Apprenticeship
• 16 to 17 and independent or needing to live away from home to study
• 16 to 17, studying full time and have completed year 12 or equivalent.

You must also do all of the following:

• meet Australian residence rules
• satisfy income and assets tests
• be doing an approved course or full time Australian Apprenticeship.

 

For more information go HERE.