Careers & Pathways
Senior School
Year 9 Morrisby Testing
Wednesday 19 March
Consent required by Tuesday 18 March
This term, all Year 9 students will be taking part in the My Career Insights program. This is a Department of Education initiative that will see all Year 9 students across Victoria participate in a program that is designed to help students discover, develop and drive their career planning. It's a unique opportunity for you to learn more about your strengths and abilities, while exploring potential career options – giving you the confidence to start taking control of your future.
On Wednesday 19 March, all Year 9s will be required to complete their Morrisby profiling after attending an information session in the Senior Centre (at a time adjacent to their Mock Interview). The Morrisby profile is a series of short assessments and questionnaires that measures your strengths in various areas, as well as assessing your interests, talents, motivations, personality and work preferences.
Following the profile completion, all students will be provided with a detailed Morrisby report and access to an online, interactive portal. Students are provided access to this for life.
Late in Term 2, all students will also participate in a 30-minute one-on-one interview with a professional careers practitioner, to discuss the results and findings of their profile. More information will be provided on this later.
In order to participate in this program, we require consent from parents by Tuesday 18 March. This form is now available on Compass, so it would be much appreciated if parents could get this completed as soon as possible.
Please read through the information in the Event carefully, as there are now 3 options of consent for student participation in the Morrisby profiling:
1. Opt-in: full profile completion and interview with a practitioner. This is the default once consent is provided.
2. No response: Access to Morrisby Careers, which only involves aspirations and personality testing. Students will still participate in an interview with a practitioner.
3. Opt-out: Students will not participate in the program at all.
You are required to decline the Compass event if you do not wish your child to participate. Students are expected to complete the profiling at home throughout the day after their Mock Interview.
If parents wish for their child to complete the profiling at school during periods 1 & 2 on this day, there is a separate opt-in event on Compass.
Students have been provided with more information and preparation for the Morrisby profiling during an assembly this week. If you require any more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Year 9 Mock Interviews
Wednesday 19 March
Students are using their Explore classes this term to prepare for their Mock Interviews. They are creating a resume, cover letter and developing their interview skills to allow them to apply for one the of the Mock Job Ads provided to them.
Students will be required to attend a ‘Mock’ interview with their Explore Teacher and an industry professional. This will allow them to gain a valuable experience and feedback on their resume, cover letter and interview skills to assist them in applying for future jobs.
To book an interview students need to log on to Compass and use the Conference function (this is currently open) to book a timeslot with their Explore Teacher by Wednesday 12 March. If students do not make a booking by this date they will be allocated a time.
Additional Information:
What to bring: resume, cover letter and laptop
What to wear: professional dress (smart / formal interview attire)
Location: Senior Centre
Year 10 Excursion to Swinburne University
Wednesday 19 March
All Year 10 students will be attending an excursion to Swinburne University for a Campus Experience Day on Wednesday 19 March. This event is an important part of their learning journey, giving them the chance to experience university and TAFE environments while exploring potential future pathways.
Students have submitted their preferences and will be allocated two sessions to attend, delivered by Swinburne’s university and TAFE teachers and students. Session options include Allied Health, AstroTour, Aviation, Design, Film & TV, Justice, Nutrition, and Marketing.
Important Information:
Buses are being provided by Swinburne University, so there is no cost for students to attend.
Students need to meet their Explore teacher in their designated classroom (listed on Compass) at the start of Period 1.
They should bring a small backpack with lunch, snacks, water, a notepad, and a pen.
Full school uniform is required.
Parents and guardians must provide consent on Compass by Sunday, 16th March.
This is a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with different fields of study and get a feel for university life. We encourage all students to make the most of the experience.
Career News
Items in the February 28 Career News include -
Dates to Diarise in Term 1
Nuclear-Powered Submarine Student Pathways
Upcoming ‘Careers in Navy’ Events
HMAS Arunta – Open Day
HMAS Cerberus Open Day
Important Announcement: New Adelaide University
News from Deakin University
New PPE/Communication Double Degree
New Master of Speech Pathology from 2025
Banking and Finance Degrees in Victoria in 2025
Snapshot of Swinburne University in 2025
Items in the March 7 Career News include -
Dates to Diarise in Term 1
Victorian Careers & Employment Expo 2025
ANU Applications for 2026 Entry
News from La Trobe University
Bendigo Campus Talk & Tours
Diploma of Rural Health
Monash Business Explorer Program 2025
Newly Revised Courses for 2025 at RMIT University
Computer Science Degrees in Victoria in 2025
Information Technology Degrees in Victoria in 2025
Snapshot of Deakin University in 2025
Snapshot of Deakin – Waurn Ponds Campus in 2025
Jessie Dennison
den@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au
Tim Knowles
kno@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au
Careers Practitioners