Careers News

Compass Career News 

Here's a summary of the latest Career News updates with the full Careers Newsletter below.

Items in the 2 August 2024 Career News include – 

• Dates to Diarise in Term 3
• Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science at Federation University (Berwick Campus)
• New Pathway Offerings from Deakin College to Deakin University
• News from RMIT University
  • New EAL Study Score Requirements for 2025
  • Early Offer Program
  • Studying Professional Communication at RMIT
• News from Monash University
  • Monash Information Evening Webinar
  • New Bachelor of Learning Design and Technology
• What is Visual Merchandising?
• CCUSA
• Banking and Finance Degrees in Victoria in 2024
• Snapshot of James Cook University (JCU) in 2024 

Items in the 9 August 2024 Career News include – 

• Dates to Diarise in Term 3
• Best Universities Ranking - Financial Review
• VTAC Year 12 guides 2025
• Casper Entry Requirements for Teacher Qualifications
• News from Monash University
  • Upcoming Discover Monash Events
  • Monash Teaching Suitability Test (MTeST)
• News from La Trobe University
  • Aptitude for Teaching Assessment (AFTA)
  • La Trobe University – Sydney Campus
• Swinburne University: Studying the Bachelor of Applied Innovation with another Degree

REMINDER: Tertiary Open Days running throughout August

Attending Open Day events is a must for prospective tertiary students and their families as they provide unique and valuable opportunities to explore tertiary course options, learn more about courses of interest from academics and current students, whilst checking out the tertiary institution's facilities and services. Any student considering tertiary study in the next few years are encouraged to attend Open days – they are a great investment of your time and preparing beforehand will see you benefit the most from your Open day experience. 

See the below document for a list of 2024 Open days and advice on Getting the most out of an Open Day.

VTAC SEAS and Scholarships applications open for current Year 12s

All Year 12 Domestic students are eligible to apply to SEAS Category 1 in their VTAC account and need to check other SEAS categories to see if they’re eligible and what evidence is required. VTAC SEAS and Scholarships applications close 11 October (5pm) but supporting evidence should be uploaded to VTAC by 20 September (last day of Term 3) to allow time for VTAC to review these documents. Year 12s must carefully follow the instructions given by VTAC as they work through completing their SEAS and Scholarships applications to start organising any supporting documents requested by VTAC. 

The VTAC website has important advice about providing evidence and getting a statement of support which requires the student to give the person writing the supporting statement this Providing a statement of support fact sheet so they know what to do. 

A REMINDER to Year 12s to submit a VTAC course application now to gain access to the SEAS and Scholarships applications in their VTAC account and to pay the minimal fee of $60 by 30 September (instead of a late fee from $150 to $195). 

After submitting a course application Year 12s can go back into their VTAC account to change the courses listed and resubmit their course application as many times as needed up to close of Change of Preference on 14 December 2024 (except early closing courses). Year 12s are to use the VTAC app info tab and other VTAC applications resources in the Careers channel on Teams for guidance on applying through VTAC.

REMINDER: VTAC information webinars for students and parents

Watch the recording of the VTAC webinar on Applying for courses to learn all about making a VTAC application in 2024.

VTAC is running free webinars to assist both applicants and the school community in understanding various topics relevant to making a VTAC application. Those supporting a Year 12 student during the VTAC application period are encouraged to attend and can find a list of upcoming webinars including links to register below and on the VTAC website here: www.vtac.edu.au/events. After each webinar, the recordings will be uploaded to view on VTAC’s YouTube Channel.

ADFA Open Day 2024 – Saturday 17 August, 9am to 4pm

The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Open Day is the perfect opportunity for your students to find out more about the unique academic opportunities and life at ADFA. This year you can attend in person at the ADFA campus in Canberra, or if you can’t make it in person, you can experience all the action online. Join the ADFA Open Day on Saturday 17th August to hear from current Training Officers and UNSW academic staff, and speak with a Military Recruiter. Students will have the opportunity to explore the fully-funded degrees on offer and hear about studying and living at ADFA. On the day, you’ll get to:

• Explore world-class UNSW degrees, with Information Sessions on Business, Arts, Science, Engineering, Computing and Cyber Security.
• Hear from current Training Officers and learn about life on campus and how your military training and study fit together at ADFA.
• Take a tour of the campus, and much more!

In-person: ADFA Campus, Northcott Drive, Campbell, ACT. No registration required.

ADFA Virtual Open Day:

Time: Livestreams and Q&As kick-off from 9:30amRSVP: Register nowSchedule: ADFA Virtual ProgramLocation: ADFA Virtual Open Day

Hawthorn College of Sport information session – Sunday 18 August, 1pm to 2:30pm at the MCG (prior to the Hawthorn v Richmond game at 3:20pm)

Are you passionate about sports and have ambitions to pursue a career in the sports industry? Box Hill Institute is proud to be launching their official partnership with Hawthorn Football Club and are inviting students to explore their future in sports through the new Hawthorn College of Sport. 

Taught by Box Hill Institute’s sport experts, with support from Hawthorn Football Club staff and coaches, students will get the chance to study a dual diploma – Diploma of Sport (SIS50321) and the Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420). 

This 12-month program of study blends online and classroom-based learning with hands-on training in Hawthorn’s high-performance environment. The dual diploma covers a wide range of areas including coaching, game development, community engagement, membership, marketing, media, business and leadership skills. 

Register here to attend an upcoming 2025 info session – the first will take place on 18 August at the MCG and further sessions, including an online session via Zoom, are available up to mid-September.

Chadstone Career Expo – Wednesday 11 September, 2pm to 5pm

Whether students are looking for weekend work or a casual role during the Christmas rush, the Chadstone Career Expo is an ideal opportunity to get hired. Hosted by the Holmesglen Employment Centre and Chadstone - The Fashion Capital, this event will be attended by top retail brands who are expected to hire immediately. 

The Holmesglen Employment Centre team will be running workshops on Interview Techniques and Reverse Marketing Yourself on the day to help with employment questions. The City of Stonnington will also be in attendance providing advice and volunteer opportunities. Find out more and book your free ticket here.

The Monash Design Prize Competition – Calling all budding designers in Years 10, 11 and 12

Submit your entry to the Monash Design Prize for your chance to win a $1000 VISA voucher and a two-week paid internship one of the Monash design research labs. 

The world is confronting numerous challenges that designers can play an active role in resolving, and we’re keen to encourage our ‘design for good’ philosophy beyond the university. Monash’s Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture invites you, the budding designers of the future, to join them in this mission and show them how you apply design to respond to some of our most urgent challenges.

Go here to find out what’s involved, the prize, who can enter, how to submit your entry, and the competition details. Entries close 30 August 2024 at 5 pm AEST. 

National Science Week: Astrophotography Workshop – Saturday 14 September, 12:30pm to 11pm

The astrophotography workshop introduces concepts that will assist both the beginner amateur and professional photographer to take stunning photographs of the night sky. Night sky photography is very different to that done in daylight. The afternoon has an array of talks given by experienced and award-winning astrophotographers, with (weather permitting) practical hands-on sessions during the evening at our registered Observatory. Topics include an introduction to smartphone photography, timelapses, capturing the Aurora Australis, nightscape imaging, deep sky photography and much more. 

Attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent/guardian. Go here for workshop details (including cost) and bookings.