Careers and Pathways

Year 10 Work Experience

A reminder to all year 10 students that work experience forms must be returned to Ms. Seremetis by Thursday 1st April 2021.  This is the last week of term 1. While the College understands that with the effects of Covid-Safe practices in many workplaces, it is becoming more difficult to source work placements. Students are encouraged to consider all options available as the desired placement, may be difficult to secure.

If any parents of the College are able to offer a 4-day work placement, please contact me here at the College or via email: vseremetis@mazenod.vic.edu.au 

Work Experience dates are Tuesday 14th – Friday 18th June 2021.

Please note, this is a compulsory 4-day placement program for all year 10 students, as of Monday 13th June is a Public Holiday and most workplaces are closed. If you require a new Work Experience Arrangement Form, please download a form from the College Careers Website: http://www.mazenodcollegeviccareers.com/?page=work-experience 

Inspired Decisions, Limitless Possibilities

The ComparED website provides prospective students with relevant and transparent information about Australian higher education institutions from the perspective of current students and recent graduates.  So, with ComparED, students can explore and compare the quality of higher education institutions and study areas they are interested in, based on the experiences of others.  The ComparED website allows students to compare specific institutions and/or study areas.  The data available is sourced from the Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) surveys.  Visit ComparED and explore and compare institutions and study areas based on real-life student experiences.

Group of Eight Universities

The Group of Eight (Go8) is an association of leading Australian universities - comprehensive in general and professional education and distinguished by depth and breadth in research.  The Go8 universities continually aim to -

• enhance the contribution of its member universities to the nation’s social, economic, cultural and environmental well-being and prosperity;
• extend the contribution of its member universities to the generation and preservation of the world’s stock of knowledge;
• strengthen Australia’s capacity to engage in and benefit from global developments, respond to global and local challenges;
• expand opportunities for Australian students, regardless of background, to participate in higher education of world-class.

To find out more about the Group of Eight Universities, visit Group of Eight Universities

News from Monash University

• Biomedical Engineering Specialisation

Commencing this year, a biomedical engineering specialisation is being offered in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at Monash, the Clayton Campus.  Students seeking a career combining medicine and technology can now undertake this new engineering specialisation and will learn to design and develop new diagnostics, monitoring tools and therapies, and build new medical instruments and devices through the study of engineering design fundamentals and biological science subjects. 

There is a predicted very strong jobs growth for biomedical engineers is projected over the next 5 years. 

Biomedical engineers find exciting and rewarding career opportunities in the following areas:

• Medical equipment and device design and manufacturing
• Medical and healthcare services
• Biomedical instrumentation industries
• Research and development
• Med-tech entrepreneurship
• Engineering consultancy

Find out more at Biomedical Engineering Specialisation 

• Why study Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences?

The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University is one of Australia’s largest providers of education for doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.  The faculty gives seven reasons for studying with them. 

Students might like to also browse courses in medicine, nursing, and health sciences at Monash University. 

 Health Fact Sheets

NSW Government Health has really useful medical speciality fact sheets to assist students in making more informed career choices about the many careers in the health industry and to ensure their career plans not only fulfil their personal aspirations but also align with the needs of the industry.  Students keen on finding out more about what the job is about, whether or not there is a shortage, etc. are encouraged to browse the following link on NSW Health - Medical Career Planning

The Hansen Scholarship 2022 – University of Melbourne

The Hansen Scholarship Program was first introduced in 2020, and it offers 20 talented students from around Australia a generous package of accommodation, financial support, mentoring and pastoral care.

Eligibility criteria are:

• be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, and be enrolled in an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in Australia; or
• have applied for or be the holder of an Australian temporary or permanent protection visa, and be enrolled in an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate in Australia; or
• be an Australian citizen and be enrolled in an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate outside Australia
• be aged between 16 and 20 years of age in the year of application
• be on track to achieve a minimum Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 90 (or the IB equivalent)
• experience financial circumstances that present a challenge to attending The University of Melbourne. (e.g., you or your family receive Centrelink benefits)

Selection is based on:

• Track record of academic excellence and a commitment to academic success in university studies
• Demonstrated ability to achieve success in the face of adversity and overcome obstacles
• Demonstrated ability to apply skills and strengths towards activities which benefit others
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and lead those around you
• Likelihood of thriving as a Hansen Scholar and actively contributing to the Hansen Scholarship Program

Applications have opened and will close on 11 March 2021.  When an application form is submitted, the nominated academic referee will be invited to respond to referee questions via our online portal, academic referee responses due 18 March 2021. All applicants will be notified of the results of the written application by May 2021.

Find out more at The Hansen Scholarship

Careers in Journalism

The Good Careers Guide states that a journalist writes and edit news reports, commentaries, feature articles and blogs for newspapers, magazines, radio, television and websites, including online publications.  Journalists usually start as cadets and report routine events. In newspapers and on radio and television, most reporters are expected to be 'generalists' who are able to cover almost any topic of interest.  With experience, and sometimes further training, journalists may perform a variety of tasks according to their area of specialisation.  There are so many specialised roles within the journalism industry, some of which include: 

Columnist

A columnist writes a regular segment within their particular interest category (creative arts, politics or technology, for example), often incorporating a personal view or opinion.

Feature Writer

A feature writer writes detailed stories or presents commentaries on specific news topics.

Leader Writer

A leader-writer discusses news topics in the editorial columns of newspapers or magazines.

News Reporter

A news reporter reports on day-to-day news events (crime, education, health or sport, for example).

Roundsperson

A roundsperson reports on and discusses a specialised area (politics, economics or education, for example).

There is a useful UK website - Careers Advice - What can I do with a Journalism Degree? – and students will find links to interesting careers including: 

• Broadcast journalist
• Editorial assistant
• Magazine features editor
• Magazine journalist
• Political risk analyst
• Web content manager

Journalism is offered by a number of universities, often as a major in an Arts degree, but there are also more focussed media and communication degrees available to students. For a comprehensive list of Journalism and related courses, visit VTAC. 

Snapshot of Swinburne University in 2021

• Swinburne is a dual-sector institution and is student-focused and aims at students being engaged in their learning; be exposed to innovative teaching, and given thorough preparation for the workforce. Swinburne regularly receives a 5-star ranking for student satisfaction.
• Swinburne ranks #62 in the top 400 young universities in the world - Times Higher Education 100 Under 50 Rankings, an index of the world’s top universities under the age of 50
• Swinburne has been recognised as having one of the best design schools in the world by the QS World Rankings of Universities by Subject. The university was listed in the top 100 for the Art and Design subject area. ‌
• Swinburne offers world-class higher education in health, arts, design, business, law, science, engineering and technology - Faculties and Departments
• Swinburne is a university that takes Work Integrated Learning (also sometimes referred to as Industry Linked Projects) a major assessment component for students - Work Integrated Learning. An industry experience is embedded in all undergraduate programs.
• Swinburne aims at producing job-ready students and Industry Based Learning (IBL) is offered to all eligible undergraduate students in the form of 6-12 month Professional Placements with industry partners with a long history of collaboration with Swinburne
• Swinburne is one of only a few universities in Australia with access to the Keck telescope in Hawaii, 9000 kilometres away - Keck, and Swinburne has a remote operations facility in Melbourne that allows astronomers to remotely control the Keck telescopes in Hawaii - W.M. Keck Observatory and Parkes Radio Telescope
• The Bachelor of Circus Arts offered at the National Institute of Circus Arts Australia - and accredited by Swinburne, not only offers elite sport training but also a sound business qualification.  Several NICA graduates are currently employed with Cirque Du Soleil
• Swinburne has a campus in Malaysia with many of the courses offered in Australia offered there – many Australian students choose to study a semester or more at the campus in Malaysia - Sarawak Campus, Malaysia
• Swinburne has partnerships with over 100 overseas institutions across more than 20 countries, allowing for Australian students to go for a semester abroad, or complete part of their studies at one of these institutions - Swinburne Global
• Swinburne offers over 30 study tours and a great number of those are specific to students studying business - Study Tours
• Swinburne has a dedicated High Achievers Program, which includes a Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship, for Year 12 students who attain an ATAR of 95 and above - High Achievers Program
• Swinburne also has an Emerging Leaders program - whereby students identify skills they have developed during their time at university and learn how to translate these experiences into skills that employers are looking for.
• Swinburne offers an Aviation degree and part of the training in this course includes access to a Flight Simulator Laboratory with aviation simulators to immerse trainee and experienced pilots in challenging fight scenarios whilst monitoring every aspect of their performance with cutting edge measurement tools. The results allow them to predict how new cockpit technologies and procedures will work in the real world. 
  Swinburne offers a bachelor degree designed specifically to train students as a commercial pilot ­- Aviation.  Swinburne partners with Jetstar and Qantas with a Cadet Pilot Program.
• Swinburne has one of the largest university Psychology Clinics in Australia, not only offering low-cost counselling, psychological assessment, and group therapy treatment, but also quality teaching and research - Psychology Clinic
• For a comprehensive list of all courses offered at Swinburne, browse Courses at Swinburne

ADF Gap Year Virtual Information Session

17 March 2021, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Online

Spend an exciting 12 months in the Navy, Army or Air Force, where you’ll get paid for meaningful work while travelling Australia, gaining skills for life and making lifelong friends.

Join the ADF for a virtual information session and speak with current serving members about the Australian Defence Force Gap Year.

Find out more: https://www.defencejobs.gov.au/events/events-detail/yf7xs81

Studying Screen and Media at Footscray Film School

The Footscray Film School was established in 1981 and has held a significant place in Australian social and educational history, and is widely recognised for its initiatives, its standards of excellence, and as an instigator in many areas of Film and Television education. 

The School offers three Nationally Recognised Training courses, and students keen on finding out more are encouraged to browse the following links:

• Certificate IV in Screen and Media 
• Diploma of Screen and Media
• Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media 

Film & Television Courses in Victoria in 2021 There are a number of institutions offering film and/or television courses in Victoria, and some of these courses are included below.  For a comprehensive list of all related courses, visit VTAC.  Note: For the most part, English or EAL is the only prerequisite VCE subject, and often the entry into these courses involves the submission of a folio and/or participation in an interview.  Students are encouraged to browse the provided links for exact details about each course.

Stuck at Home? Take a Virtual Campus Tour

If you’re wanting to see the ins and outs of a university campus but can’t get there, there is a way. COVID-19 meant that universities had to find a different way to let people tour their campuses and facilities. Now, many universities offer virtual campus tours that you can take from the comfort of your own home. Take a look at them below.

VICTORIA

Ms Vivian Seremetis

Careers Coordinator