Careers

Bairnsdale Secondary College is committed to delivering high quality career development services.  We are active participants in our local community and have strong links with local industry, education providers and the Gippsland East Local Learning and Employment Network.  Our dedicated Career Practitioners are qualified members of the Australian Centre for Career Education and actively support our students in exploring their future career options through a range of tailored services, programs and activities:

Career Counselling                                                                   Career Action Plans

OHS Programs                                                                            Work Experience Program

Structured Workplace Learning                                            Vocational Education and Training

School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships           Morrisby Assessment Program

Guest Speakers                                                                          Incursions

Excursions                                                                                   Newsletters

Career Lessons                                                                          Resume Writing

Job Applications                                                                         VTAC Support

Angela Wren - angela.wren@education.vic.gov.au- 8.30am-4.00pm (Monday-Friday)

Compass and Careers Website Newsfeeds

Student communication about careers and opportunities are updated via the Compass newsfeed pages, and the Bairnsdale Secondary College Careers Website (through Study Work Grow).

Career events, excursions, apprenticeship/traineeship opportunities, guest speakers, etc. are shared with students via these alerts, so please keep an eye out for the latest opportunities.

Bairnsdale Secondary College – Study Work Grow Education

Bairnsdale Secondary College Events

Open Days 2025

Universities all over Australia are opening their doors to prospective students, this is your chance to have a look at what's on offer and get your questions answered!  

Please find attached the 2025 Open Days Guide which contains:  

An overview of open days

• Learn all about what open days are and who they are for
• See the benefits of attending 
• Find out the important things you need to know in advance (there’s a checklist for this included)

A list of upcoming events

• Find open day events happening in your State or Territory across Australia
• Handy links that take you straight to the registration page for each university open day

3 printable checklists

• Plan for before, during, and after the day
• Make the most of any events and solidify your future plans

Follow the link for a comprehensive listing of Victorian University Open Days - Open Days – Study Work Grow Education

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