Careers
Angela Wren - angela.wren@education.vic.gov.au- 8.30am-4.00pm (Monday-Friday)
Jaclyn Powell - jaclyn.powell@education.vic.gov.au - 8.30-4.00pm (Monday-Wednesday)
Compass & Careers Website Newsfeeds
Student communication about careers and opportunities are updated via the Compass newsfeed pages, and the new 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
Job Opportunities
Events
The following events are not Bairnsdale Secondary College events.
Central Queensland University (CQU) | Future Focus: Navigating Your Next Career Move - 26th August
Join CQU for the CQU Future Focus: Navigating Your Next Career Move webinar. Whether you are just starting out or looking to make a change, this session will provide practical tips, resources and industry insights to help you navigate your next steps and make informed career decisions. Join them for their live webinar - an introduction to career planning, delivered by an accredited career practitioner!
Future Focus: Navigating Your Next Career Move - CQUniversity
More Than A Diploma: Sport & Business Programs for 2025
These programs go well beyond the dual diploma qualification. The true value lies in the unique experiences that students gain:
- Unparalleled Networking: Direct connections with industry experts through exclusive access to leading sport organisations.
- Diverse Experience: Programs offer a variety of study areas and volunteering opportunities to help students find their passion.
- Practical Learning: Hands-on projects and workplace experience build a strong portfolio for future success.
- University Pathways: Seamless transition to further education through direct entry and credit with our wide range of university partners*.
- The SEDA Model: Students get individual support through a consistent teacher presence and using our MyPLAN, MyPLACEMENT, MyCAREER area of study.
Information Sessions - SEDA Group
Monash University
Moving Away From Home Webinar - 28th August
This webinar will focus on all the things you need to know about moving to Melbourne, including support services and accommodation (on-campus & off-campus) opportunities. You'll also hear from current Monash students who have moved to Melbourne from both international and domestic/regional areas. This event is for those interested in undergraduate study.
Moving Away From Home (Webinar) - Discover Monash
Clayton, Peninsula & Caulfield Campus Tours
Join Monash for a campus tour to see and experience all Monash has on offer! Led by their enthusiastic student ambassadors, go along to ask them questions and get a taste of life at Monash. With a tour duration of approximately 90 minutes, you will tour the outside of their buildings and explore their world-class campuses.
Clayton: 26th September, 24th & 25th October, 8th & 11th November
Peninsula: 25th September
Caulfield: 25th September
Campus experience events - Discover Monash
The Bachelor or Learning Design and Technology Webinar - 24th September
Time: 6.30pm-7.30pm
Learning design and technology is where learning meets innovation, where creativity transforms education, and where you become the architect of learning experiences. Tune in to the webinar to find out everything you need to know about the new Bachelor of Learning Design and Technology at Monash University.
The Bachelor of Learning Design and Technology Webinar - Monash Education
Discover Monash Arts School Holidays Workshop - 25th September
In their state-of-the-art facilities, be immersed in exploring society’s big ideas with their world-renowned academics and students who are honing their skills needed to make a positive impact worldwide.
Have the chance to participate in transformational experiences:
• 11am-12pm: Discover how pop culture language forms part of a cultural identity and how it unites people who consume the same media and participate in the same cultural phenomena, creating a sense of belonging and shared experiences.
• 12:15 - 1.00pm: Learn how their in-demand courses - Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Media Communications - prepares you for the future.
• 1.00 - 1:30pm: Take a tour of the industry-standard Monash Media Lab
• 2.00 - 2:45pm: Caulfield campus tour with Q&A
Lunch will be provided.
Registration options:
If you'd like to attend only a specific workshop, you can register for sessions individually:
- Discover the Language of Pop Culture
- Discover Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Media Communications
- Discover Monash Media Lab
- Caulfield Campus Tour - 25 September
However, if you're signing up for this Discover Monash Arts School Holidays Workshop event, you'll automatically be registered for all sessions, so you don't need to register for the individual sessions separately.
Discover Monash Arts School Holidays Workshop - Discover Monash
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences - School Holiday "Power Up" Revision Sessions - 26th September
Power up for a big finish to the year with Monash Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences' free online revision workshop for VCE units 3 and 4 chemistry. The content aligns with the new VCE Chemistry study design and focuses on selected concepts in the context of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. The session will include background summaries, exploration of exam questions, and tips for success; all with a bit of fun along the way!
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Venue: online via Zoom
Outreach - Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (monash.edu)
James Cook University (JCU) - Unmasking the ATAR System Webinar - 29th August
Join JCU on 29 August for the Unmasking the ATAR System Webinar. Hosted by JCU and QTAC, this one-hour event will provide Year 10 students with essential information as they start to think about their senior school years including an overview of subject selection, ATAR calculations and university applications.
Unmasking the ATAR System Webinar - JCU Australia
UNSW Sydney - No shame to educate, let's yarn!
Learn how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can gain entry into UNSW through Nura Gili: Centre for Indigenous Programs. This will be an interactive online session, open to educators, Indigenous students and their parents.
No shame to educate, let's yarn! | Nura Gili Tickets, Thu 5 Sep 2024 at 18:00 | Eventbrite
RMIT Student For a Day
RMIT Student for a Day Tickets, Tue 24/09/2024 at 10:30 am | Eventbrite
Federation University | Walk, Talk and Experience Days
Join Federation University at their Walk, Talk and Experience Day’s at the Berwick and Mt Helen campuses. Explore possible careers through a wide range of interactive workshops and information sessions. Sessions focused on:
• Health and Wellbeing
• Education and Community
• Innovation, Science and Sustainability
Berwick: Wednesday 25 September - 10.30am – 12.00pm
Mt Helen: Thursday 3 October - 10.30am – 12.00pm
Registrations: Study | Federation University
National Institute of Education (NIE) Careers | Future Doctors Australia, Melbourne - 27th-30th September
Gaining medical work experience is essential for young people considering a career in medicine. It provides insight into the field, helps develop skills and attributes, and provides networking opportunities. However, obtaining medical work experience can be challenging due to various restrictions such as limited opportunities, safety concerns, and confidentiality issues.
That’s why NIE has developed the “Future Doctors Australia” program. It is an engaging and high-impact 4-day program that provides young people with a unique opportunity to gain medical work experience in a safe and structured environment. Participants will have the opportunity to spend time with current junior and senior medical students. They will also have the rare opportunity to spend time with more senior clinicians and various medical specialists. You will get to learn about clinical specialist’s relevant fields of work, ask them questions, and learn some hands-on skills from them.
- Over 15 hours of face-to-face interaction with leading specialists and clinicians
- Meet current medical students
- Develop advanced communication and team working skills
- Create new friendships with like-minded, highly driven young individuals
- Learn about the admission process into various medical universities in Australia
- Morning tea and lunch included
NIE Careers | Future Doctors Australia
Victoria Police School Leavers Career Information Session - 4th October
Open Days
La Trobe
Open Day is the best place to get a behind-the-scenes look into all things La Trobe.Ask them how you can take the stress out of Year 12 with their early entry programs, including Aspire! You can also tour the campus, explore pathways into uni so you can reach your dream course and more.
Book a 1:1 consultation for on the day at Open Day at the Shepparton campus to get advice tailored to you. Explore courses, scholarships, pathway programs and more.
Register and attend to go in the draw to win one of ten $1000 gift cards.
Shepparton: Saturday 24th August, 10am-2pm
Bendigo: Sunday 25th August, 9am-2pm
Open Day 2024 | La Trobe University
Australian College of Applied Professions (ACAP)
Open Day is your chance to experience the ACAP difference and find your path in the applied professions. Whether you’re interested in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Criminology, Law, or Business, ACAP is your pathway to making a difference. Be part of a workshop, meet their industry-renowned facilitators, and hear all about life as an ACAP student. Join them for a day of exploration and inspiration!
School of Audio Engineering (SAE University College)
Go along to SAE’s Open Day and find your future in creative media! Open Day is your ticket to everything SAE – get a taste of their courses in workshops, explore activations on campus and get some hands-on experience with their state-of-the-art facilities.
Open Day at SAE Melbourne – SAE Australia – Register now
Australian National University (ANU) – Saturdays from 24th August – 14th September
Students and families are welcome to Open Campus every Saturday from 24 August until 14 September 2024. Visit ANU’S information hub, speak with current students and take a tour of the campus.
ANU Open Campus | The Australian National University
Charles Sturt
What is Open Day? It’s your opportunity to discover what life at Charles Sturt is all about. Open Day isn’t just for students – parents and carers are welcome too!
Be inspired by their academics, explore their facilities and chat to current students about what studying with them is really like. From information sessions and campus tours to free food, entertainment and giveaways – there’s something for everyone.
Federation University
Open Day is your opportunity to explore all that Federation University and Federation TAFE has to offer you in your education journey, from extracurriculars to industry placements and everything in between. Experience their stunning campuses and awesome facilities, join a campus tour and get the full student experience from their current students and staff.
Open Day – Federation University Australia
Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Open Day is your chance to find out everything you need to know about studying at ACU before you enrol. You’ll be able to check out the campus, meet staff and students, discuss entry pathways, and talk to experts about your study options and career goals.
Open Day – Student life at ACU
Deakin
Deakin are opening their campuses in August and can’t wait to see you there. Get course information, chat with your future teachers and current students, and enjoy fun entertainment. Don’t miss your chance to win a share of $4000 worth of prizes! Take a few minutes now to register for this must-attend event and you’ll go into the draw to win AirPods, an Apple Watch or one of 20 gift vouchers.
Deakin Open Day | Deakin University Open Day
Victoria University
VU can’t wait to see you at one (or more) of their three exciting Open Day events! Whether it’s meeting their students and staff, finding the perfect course for you, or exploring one of their campuses, take your whole self to VU – starting at their Open Day.
Victoria University | VU Open Day - August 2024
Australian Institute of Music (AIM)
Join AIM for Open Day, and experience everything AIM has to offer! See their campus, get course advice, experience live performances, meet their teachers and students, and take part in activities that will give you a taste of student life at AIM. Whether you’re ready to study now, or in five years’ time, Open Day is open to all and a fantastic opportunity to discover how the Australian Institute of Music can help turn your passion for music into a career.
Australian Institute of Music | MEL Campus | Open Day | Aug 31 (aim.edu.au)
Collarts – 31st August
At Collarts, their Open Day is all about making this process simple and hands-on. Information sessions, workshops and the chance to chat with students, teachers and leaders are an important part of learning more about what sets them apart from the rest. They invite you to go and experience life at Collarts: from their passion for creativity, close community, state-of-the-art facilities, expert faculty, and more.
Open Day — Register & Discover Collarts
University of New South Wales (UNSW)
UNSW Kensington Campus and UNSW Art & Design at Paddington
It’s their biggest event of the year. From exploring study options at lectures and advisory zones, to campus tours and free food - Open Day is the perfect opportunity for you to find out whether UNSW is right. By registering, you will get exclusive access to their full suite of 150+ sessions on offer at Open Day.
Work Experience
Work Experience (WE)/Structured Workplace learning (SWL)/School Based Apprenticeships/Traineeships (SBAT)
Work experience is available to students that are 15 years old+.
SWL is available to students doing a VET Course in their VCE/VM Pathway.
SBAT’s are available to Year 10-12 students through our Headstart Program (Aaron Patten) by application and availability only.
Work Experience Opportunities
Please ensure you have considered the travel time and distance to and from your home as well as accommodation BEFORE you apply for any work experience placements. Please let careers know if you will be applying for any opportunities listed.
Zoos Victoria - Work Experience (15+)
Zoos Victoria has developed a secondary school work experience program to inspire the next generation of youth to work with wildlife. Each year, a limited number of students are selected to gain experience at one of Victoria’s four zoos: Healesville Sanctuary, Kyabram Fauna Park Melbourne Zoo, or Werribee Open Range Zoo. Students finish the week with a deeper appreciation of wildlife, the environment we share with them, and how each role within the organisation works towards conservation. Some key details for applicants:
- The program is five full days and, in all weather,
- Attendance dates for the successful students will be available over each term
- There are a range of tasks possible during this program including some physical tasks which require initial observation and assessment to ensure students are able to participate in a way which will maintain workplace safety for all students
Who is eligible?
Victorian secondary students aged over 15 years are eligible for the program. We celebrate diversity and strive to be inclusive in everything we do. Students with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply. School Careers Coordinators can only endorse one student per school. Please note - Kyabram Fauna Park is the only property that accepts multiple students per school (per term).
Application timelines
The online applications for 2025 Secondary School Work Experience placements are now open and will close at 5.00pm Sunday 15th September 2024. As each school can only submit one application per property, applications must be submitted to Careers by Friday 6th September, to give us time to go through the applications.
How to apply
To apply, students must:
- Choose one property to complete the work experience placement: Healesville Sanctuary, Kyabram Fauna Park, Melbourne Zoo, or Werribee Open Range Zoo.
- Submit a cover letter detailing how they meet the criteria listed in the property Role Descriptions to Careers - Zoos Victoria Work Experience Role Description
- Read the Guidelines for Working with Animals to ensure you have considered the risks of working with animals - Guidelines for Working with Animals
- Complete the Department of Education’s Proposed Work Experience with Animals Form and submit it to Careers for consideration
- Careers will let you know if you have been successful in moving forward to apply for the program.
- Submit your application with the help of the school’s Work Experience Coordinator through the online application process - Zoos Victoria Work Experience Online Application
University of New South Wales (UNSW) School of Chemical Engineering - Work Experience (Year 10 students, 15+)
The School of Chemical Engineering is thrilled to deliver a Work Experience Week program, from 14 – 18 October. Perfect for students passionate about chemical engineering, this immersive program offers a unique glimpse into university life and potential career paths. If you are interested to apply, please complete the application form by 30th August.
Work Experience @ UNSW School of Chemical Engineering – Application form (google.com)
Tata Consultancy Services' (TCS) - goIT Girls (Female students, years 10 and 11, 15+)
goIT Girls work experience program is challenging stereotypes and inspiring women in STEM. The week-long program will have students learn all about the growing number of jobs available in fields of STEM as problem solvers and technology professionals. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with and be mentored by inspiring senior executives from the tech industry. They are empowering students in Australia and New Zealand with the skills they need to be ready for the workplace of the future. The aim is to provide insight into the technology industry and challenge gender as well as occupational stereotypes.
Melbourne – 21 October – 24 October
Registrations now open - Goit (tcsapps.com)
National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) - Work Experience 2025 (15+)
The National Gallery of Victoria offers work experience placements for secondary school students. Placements are based with the NGV Learn Team and where possible with other Departments. Work experience in any one facet of the NGV cannot be guaranteed. Unfortunately, numbers are limited, and they cannot guarantee a placement for all applicants.
The NGV offers work experience during the following week in 2025: Monday 23 – Friday 27 June 2025. Applications for 2025 Work Experience placements are now open and will close 5pm, 01 September 2024. All applicants will be notified by mid-November.
Parliament of Victoria Work Experience 2025 (15+)
Expressions of interest for Work Experience in terms 1 & 2 at Parliament of Victoria in 2025 are currently open and will close on 29th November, 5pm. Whether you’re interested in politics, planting trees, law-making or baking, your work experience placement at the Parliament of Victoria will be an experience you’ll remember. This is a unique opportunity to undertake a week-long placement in either the Parliamentary Sitting or Parliamentary Services program. Placements run for 5 days: Monday-Friday, from 9am until 5pm each day.
Parliamentary Sitting placements provide the opportunity to see the law-making process up close. Students will go behind the scenes with the staff who directly support Parliament sittings, to get a deeper understanding of our democratic processes.
Parliamentary Services placements offer a variety of opportunities that can be matched with a broad range of student interests and career goals. Students will have the option to work with staff in one of the many professional service areas that support the day-to-day business of Parliament.
How to apply
Expression of interest – will take you about 15 minutes to complete. You will need to complete the form in one session because you can’t save an incomplete form and return to it later. Then apply here – Work experience at Parliament House
For more information about the Parliamentary Sitting program, please contact Brenda Kittelty on (03) 9651 8556 or email serjeant-at-arms@parliament.vic.gov.au.
For more information about the Parliamentary Services program, please contact Yasmina Khayat on (03) 8682 2629 or email learning@parliament.vic.gov.au.
Grandshake Virtual Work Experience (ages 14-19)
Grandshake offers a ton of awesome Virtual Work Experience programs for young people across Australia aged 14-19. These programs are a great way to get a taste of your dream career, all from your own home. And they help you learn some valuable skills along the way as well. The programs run all year, during school and the holidays, so you can sign up to start at any time. The programs typically run for four weeks, with a 2-4 hour commitment per week. Best of all, they’re totally free.
Grandshake: Connecting Students and Employers for Real-World Experiences
BRHS Work Experience Program 2024 - (year 10-12 students, 15+)
The BRHS Work Experience Program is a three-day program made up of half or full days, from Tuesday to Thursday, in a variety of areas across the health service. The three-day programs are designed to provide Year 10 to 12 students with work experience in several areas to allow a meaningful experience across potential careers in healthcare.
Please contact the careers office for further information.
CFA District Mechanical Officer - Work Experience (15+)
East Gippsland Shire Council - Work Experience (15+)
East Gippsland Shire Council (EGSC) would like to extend an offer to students during 2024 to attend their workplace and obtain a career/learning opportunity via the Work Experience/Work Placement Program.
The easiest and most efficient way for EGSC to process any application requests is for the students to complete an application form and return it to hrtraining@egipps.vic.gov.au
They will then advise within one week, whether the business unit has capacity to accept the applicant.
Cadetship opportunity for First Peoples Youth at Museums Victoria
Museums Victoria is offering a Cadetship Program for First Peoples youth aged 16 – 22. The opportunity is open to those in year 10, 11 or 12, or those who have completed/left secondary education. This program offers a unique chance to gain valuable work experience, develop new skills and explore a diverse range of career pathways within Museums Victoria. These opportunities are available across all their venues, including Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks and the Immigration Museum.
The cadetship program will be tailored to the specific interests and needs of each cadet, offering experiences ranging from sciences and technology to media and communications. This will allow First Peoples youth to explore existing interests and discover new and exciting career paths all while developing their skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to reach out and contact wdugaygrist@museum.vic.gov.au
Alternatively, you can contact John Patten at jpatten@museum.vic.gov.au or Andrew Puhanic at apuhanic@museum.vic.gov.au.
Museums Victoria First Peoples Cadetship Program 2024 (office.com)
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