Careers Update
What’s been happening
Upcoming events
ACU
Discover ACU Melbourne: Allied Health, Biomedical Science and Sports Science
Tuesday 7 July 9.45am – 12pm
Discover ACU Melbourne: Law, Criminology and Business
Wednesday 8 July 9.45am – 12pm
Discover ACU Melbourne: Teaching and Education
Wednesday 8 July 9.45am – 12pm
Discover ACU Melbourne: Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Tuesday 30 June 9.45am – 12pm
News from Monash University
Monash Fine Art, Design and Architecture Experience Days
Gain a better understanding of different art mediums, design thinking approaches, and architecture studios through our hands-on experience days at the Monash Caulfield campus. Students will find out what it's like to be a student for a day, meet the university staff and explore the workshop spaces Monash students get to work in.
| Fine Art Folio-building | Tuesday 30 June, 10.00am - 3.00pm |
| Design Workshop - Designing for Good | Wednesday 1 July, 9.30am – 11.30pm |
| Architecture Making Workshop | Wednesday 1 July, 12.00pm – 1.30pm |
Find out more and register at Experience day workshops - Art, Design and Architecture.
Monash Business Explorer
Business Explorer gives you hands-on experience in the world of business. Through interactive games, quizzes and case studies, you get to discover the world of start-ups, brands, stock markets and more!
VCE students have the option to choose three taster sessions in accounting, banking and finance, economics, analytics, entrepreneurship, management, and marketing to experience on the day.
Date: Wednesday 1 July 2026
Times: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Location: Monash University Caulfield Campus
Registration is essential by Monday 15 June at 2pm – Register now! https://www.monash.edu/business/business-explorer
Science Precinct Tours
If students would like to take a closer look and see where they could be studying after Year 12, this is a great chance to visit the brilliant science facilities and student spaces. Get a feel for campus life and have a chat with some of our science students and staff.
Dates: Tuesday 7 July 10.00am – 12.00pm OR Thursday 9 July 10.00am – 12.00pm
Where: Monash Science Precinct, Clayton Campus
Find out more or book a spot at Monash Science Precinct Tours 2026
RMIT Tech & Trades Day 2026
Explore next-level workshops at RMIT's Tech and Trades Experience Day in the July school holidays. Walk in the shoes of a student for a day and experience what it's like to learn an IT, tech, or trade course.
Experience RMIT first-hand with practical tasters from its tech and trades courses. On the day, students will enjoy:
- In-person workshops led by RMIT teachers, using the same tools and facilities our students train with
- Opportunities to chat with teachers and current students and ask questions about studying at RMIT
- Catered lunch, with options to suit all dietary requirements
- Fun prizes and giveaways along the way
Date: Wednesday 8 July 2026
Time: 10.00am – 3.30pm
Location: RMIT City Campus
Registrations are essential and can be made at Tech & Trades Experience Day 2026.
Melbourne Career Expo 2026
The Melbourne Career Expo – taking place from Friday 17 July – Sunday 19 July, is free comprehensive and exciting careers event, encompassing all career opportunities from employment to education and training in the trades, corporate and professional sectors.
University of Melbourne – A Day at Melbourne Event
An immersive campus experience for secondary students. Students will have the opportunity to experience university life firsthand through faculty-led sessions, hands-on activities, current student panels and more.
| Year 11 and 12 Students | Thursday 9 July, 9.00am – 2.30pm. Details here |
| Year 9 and 10 Students | Friday 10 July, 9.00am - 2.30pm. Details here |
Zoos Victoria Careers Expo 2026
Join Zoos Victoria experts for the 2026 Careers Expo at Melbourne Zoo. This event is recommended for students in Years 9-12 who are interested in exploring different careers in the world of wildlife, conservation, environment, animal welfare, and more. Hear from expert panel speakers, including a diverse range of zoo specialists, who will share advice and insights into their career pathways.
Date: Thursday 9 July & Friday 10 July 2026
Time: 9.00am – 2.30pm
In addition to a free entry to Melbourne Zoo and career experts, students will also receive:
- A welcome pack and itinerary on arrival
- 10% discount at the Zoo cafes
- 10% discount at the Zoo Shops
Find out more and book a spot at Zoos Victoria Careers Expo 2026.
2026 Snapshot
Snapshot of Monash University – Peninsula in 2026
- Monash University’s Peninsula Campus specialises in nursing, physiotherapy, paramedicine, occupational therapy, education, and business administration courses.
- There are approximately 4,000 students studying at the Peninsula Campus.
- The Peninsula campus has a very vibrant campus life and is connected to the Clayton Campus through shuttle buses that run between the campuses every day.
- There are three faculties offering courses at the Peninsula Campus: the Business Faculty, Education Faculty, and the Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Faculty.
- Courses offered at the Peninsula Campus include -
Business and Economics
Bachelor of Business Administration
Education
Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood and Primary Education
Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education
Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary and Secondary Health and Physical Education
Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Health and Physical Education
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery (Honours)
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
* Also offered at the Clayton Campus
Monash University offers the Diploma of Tertiary Studies (DoTS) pathway program into a few of its undergraduate degrees. The pathway programs offered at the Peninsula Campus are:
DoTS – Business: Upon successful completion of the DoTS - Business stream students can apply to enter into the second year of the Bachelor of Business Administration (Peninsula) OR the Bachelor of Business (Caulfield) depending upon their mathematics preparation, and average marks in the DoTS.
Diploma of Tertiary Studies – Education: Upon successful completion of the DoTS - Education stream students can apply to enter into the second year of the Bachelor of Education (Honours) in several specialisations.
Diploma of Tertiary Studies – Nursing: Upon successful completion of the DoTS - Nursing stream students can apply to enter into the second year of the Bachelor of Nursing at the Peninsula Campus.
Browse and learn more about studying at the Monash University Peninsula Campus.
Career Conversation
The Value of Human Skills Human Skills, sometimes called ‘enterprise’ or ‘employability’ skills are essential for your teen’s success at school, work, and in life. Skills like communication, problem-solving, and adaptability aren’t just important in the classroom - they’re what future employers will look for in every industry, especially as technology continues to evolve skills and ways of working. By helping your teen develop these skills, you’re setting them up for lifelong success, no matter which pathway they choose.
Casual conversations help teens develop awareness of their strengths. You can start these conversations with open-ended questions such as:
What did you learn from solving that problem today?
How did you work with your team at school?
These discussions promote self reflection and teach teens how to articulate their skills. Encourage them to share their wins and challenges and reinforce skill development as ongoing.
Moira Philps
Careers and Pathways