Careers News

Here's a summary of the latest Career News updates with the full Careers Newsletter below.

Items in the 22 May 2026 Career News include – 

• Dates to Diarise in Term 2
• Studying Sports Media at Holmesglen Institute
• CSU Advantage Early Offer Program – 2027 Entry
• UNSW Co-op Program 2027
• Studying Law at Bond University
• Studying Law at ACU
• Career in Health Information Management
• Biomedicine/Biomedical Science Degrees in Victoria in 2026
• Snapshot of Charles Sturt University (CSU) in 2026

Items in the 29 May 2026 Career News include –

• University of Melbourne: Jazz and Improvisation Winter Camp 2026
• RMIT University: Tech & Trades Day 2026
• Swinburne University 2027 Early Entry Program
• Federation University Early Offer Program for 2027 entry
• Difference between a Bachelor of Laws and the Juris Doctor
• Nutrition and Dietetics at La Trobe University
• Computer Science Degrees in Victoria in 2026
• Information Technology Degrees in Victoria in 2026 
• Snapshot of The Australian National University (ANU) in 2026

Swinburne Study Expo – Tuesday 2 June and Wednesday 10 June

If you’re thinking about studying at Swinburne, their upcoming Study Expo is your chance to explore courses, get expert advice and find the right path for you. Browse options across all study levels – undergraduate to postgraduate to TAFE and UniLink – and talk one-on-one with the people who know them best. Swinburne’s Study Expos will be held at their Hawthorn campus on Tuesday 2 June from 4:30–6:00pm and the Croydon campus on Wednesday 10 June from 5:30–7:00pm. At these Expos you can:

• Chat one-on-one with academics and teaching staff about your plans and career outcomes
• Tour the Swinburne campuses and facilities 
• Find out what your first semester looks like – course content, subjects, majors and electives 
• Get prerequisites and application steps for your situation
• Learn about fees, scholarships, Free TAFE, Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs), and full degree costs 
• See how your course fits around your life with a sample timetable
• Grab a free snack and drink while you explore

For event details and to register click here.

University of Sydney Online Interstate Info Evening – Thursday 18 June, 6pm to 7:30pm

Join this online event to get expert advice on applying to the University of Sydney as an interstate student. Designed for domestic prospective students in Years 10–12 studying outside NSW, as well as their caregivers, this session will help you understand your options and feel confident about your path to university. The Sydney Future Students team, current USYD students, and a Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) representative will guide you through:

• choosing the right course and study pathway
• how interstate Year 12 qualifications are assessed
• applying through UAC, including key dates and tips
• admission pathways, entry schemes and scholarships
• accommodation, student support services and student life at Sydney

You’ll also hear firsthand from a current student about their transition to university and what it’s really like to study and live in Sydney. The final 30 minutes will be dedicated to a live Q&A, with questions answered in real time by university staff and UAC. Register here.

Charles Sturt University online engineering information night – Thursday 25 June at 6pm

Students interested in a future in engineering are invited to attend Charles Sturt University’s upcoming online Engineering Information Night. The session will provide an overview of what it's like to be a student engineer at Charles Sturt studying either civil, electrical or mechanical engineering. You will also learn about Charles Sturt’s distinctive 2+2 program structure, which combines academic study with paid industry cadetships and practical experience throughout the degree. Students and families will hear directly from academics, current students and graduates while exploring career pathways, scholarships, application options and the support available during their studies. Go here event details and to book your spot.

Discover ACU Melbourne: Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine – Tuesday 30 June, 9:45am to 12pm

Join this free Discover ACU Melbourne: Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine event, designed especially for Year 10–12 students. Step into ACU’s ambulance simulator, nursing wards and maternity labs and work with their expert academics in an interactive workshop. Attendees are welcome to stay back at the end of the event for an optional campus tour. Places are limited. Register here.

Experience La Trobe – Tuesday 30 June, 10am to 2pm

Experience La Trobe gives you the chance to experience uni for a day by taking part in fun and dynamic workshops led by lecturers. Secondary school students and their parents are invited to get hands-on and exploring a study area, discovering what being a uni student is really like.

Students will attend workshops, lectures and seminars, and meet the academics who could become their teachers. They’ll also get to chat with current uni students about what life at La Trobe is really like, what to expect and the best tips for first year. 

What's on for parents? While your teen attends their workshop sessions, learn how our Student Advising team supports students throughout their studies, and explore career outcomes with our Employability team. Visit Experience La Trobe to book your spot.

Monash Art, Design and Architecture Experience day workshops – 30 June and 1 July

Gain a better understanding of different art mediums, design thinking approaches, and architecture studios through these hands-on experience days at our Monash Caulfield campus. The Fine Art Folio-building Intensive workshop helps Year 11 and 12 students prepare their folio submissions. The workshops on Architecture making and Designing for good are offered for Year 10-12 students to learn more about these disciplines.

You'll also find out what it's like to be a student for a day, meet MADA staff and explore the workshop spaces you'll get to work in as a student at Monash. You can choose to register for the discipline workshop that interests you the most or attend all of them!  Visit MADA Experience day workshops for details and registration.

Discover ACU Melbourne: Allied Health, Biomedical Science and Sports Science – 7 July

Join this free Discover ACU Melbourne: Allied Health, Biomedical Science and Sports Science event, designed especially for Year 10 – 12 students. Explore life as an ACU Melbourne student and participate in hands-on workshops led by their academic staff. Attendees are welcome to stay back at the end of the event for an optional campus tour. Places are limited. Register here.

A Day at Melbourne 2026 for Years 11 and 12 students – Thursday 9 July at 9am

Experience a taste of life as a uni student exploring the campus, discover new areas of study and find out more about what could be in store for you at the University of Melbourne. Throughout the day you'll have the chance to take part in two workshops, hear from a panel of current students, speak to staff one-on-one about your study interests and discover their broad range of student clubs and societies.

Students must register to secure your place at this event. When registering you’ll have the option to select your choices for each workshop. This event is for students only. Parents are welcome at the course expo from 1.30pm. View event details and register here.

A Day at Melbourne 2026 for Years 9 and 10 students – Friday 10 July at 9am

We invite Year 9 and 10 students to step onto campus and experience what it’s really like to study at university. Join interactive workshops, hear from students who were once in your position, and explore different study areas and pathways into higher education.

Parents are also invited to attend dedicated sessions designed to help them support their teen in preparation for VCE. Learn more about course options, speak with faculty staff to inform subject selection, and gain insight into the student experience at the University of Melbourne. View event details and register here.

RMIT Career guides to explore your future

Explore these RMIT Career Guides to discover what different professions involve, what working in these fields is like, and the steps you can take to achieve your career goals. Many courses can open opportunities across a range of industries, allowing you to shape your career in different directions, and sometimes in ways you may not expect. Scroll down this RMIT webpage to find out where a degree could take you.

STEM + X: Data Science webinar recording now available

Data science is becoming an increasingly important tool for understanding the world. Careers with STEM recently hosted a webinar on Data Science featuring insights from students and graduates about studying and working in the field. The webinar is now available to watch on demand on their YouTube channel at: STEM + X: Data Science Webinar. To further explore careers in this area, browse this special edition publication: Careers with STEM: Data Science. 

Explore Careers article: Why AI won’t be the end of work as we know it

Every generation has panicked about technology taking their jobs. The car, the computer, the internet. None of them ended work as we know it. Read more about why AI may not be as different or disruptive as many people think in this recent article on the Explore Careers website: We’ve been here before: why AI won’t be the end of work as we know it