No matter your pathway this year, we encourage you to come and visit us in the Careers Corner (located in the CRC) throughout the year, engage in opportunities such as work experience, open days, and excursions, and be curious and excited about your post school pathways.

Debbie Edwards, Tee Kruse, Carly Pearson, Kerry Lee Jenkins

CHANGE OF PREFERENCE support

The Careers office will be available over the change of preference time.

Please see the below staff details that will be available for you to contact via teams on the day.

1st round offer

Debbie Edwards will be available on teams on Monday 23rd December from 10am- 2pm

Change of preference

Carly Pearson & Tee Kruse will be available on teams on Friday 10th January from 2pm- 4pm.

hpsc careers page

Hampton Park Secondary College has its own Careers page. It’s a one stop shop for everything you need with Career planning and help. Check it out!

www.hamptonparksccareers.com

Do you need a resume?

The Careers team run workshops to assist.

Resume: Thursday at lunchtime 1.15pm- 1.45pm. Bring your laptop.
Job Search, Interview Skills Sessions: Wednesday 1.15pm- 1.45pm

gain knowledge on how to search for a job and the type of questions you may be asked in an interview. Bring your laptop.

ambulance victoria incursion

On 28th October, 28 students engaged in an information session hosted by Ambulance Victoria. During the visit, students learnt about becoming a paramedic and roles beyond a paramedic such as First Responders, Human Resources, Finance, Project Management, and IT.

Students learnt about valuable career pathways, duties, and a day in the life of a paramedic. Students also had an opportunity to look inside an operating ambulance.

VTAC applications-End of year plan

The guide attached aims to prepare you for the next steps in your journey and will hopefully answer any questions you may have.

VTAC-applications-end-of-year-plan-2024

Please don’t hesitate to contact the Careers team at any point to ask questions or to seek assistance.

VTAC – key dates

Please keep an eye on the key dates below.

You can also download the VTAC Quick Reference Guide for Year 12 Students.

Please remember to keep an eye on your VTAC inbox. If an institute wishes to connect with you for additional requirements, it will be through your VTAC inbox.

Scholarships

Monash Humanitarian Scholarship

Value: Full course fees plus up to $30,000 allowance

Open date: August 1, 2024

Closing date: November 29, 2024

Are you an asylum seeker on a bridging visa? If you are a high-achieving student with the ambition to change your future, you may be eligible for the Monash Humanitarian Scholarship. You will receive 100% international student funding for the Monash undergraduate degree of your choice plus a yearly allowance of $6000.

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Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship

Value: $20,000 AUD

Open date: September 2, 2024

Closing date: January 13, 2025

The Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship was made for talented and inquisitive high school graduates looking to strengthen their passion and expertise in technology to innovate and create new opportunities and inspire good in the world of STEM.

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ECU Greg Benjamin WAAPA Music Entrance Scholarship

Value: $10,000 AUD

Open date: June 28, 2024

Closing date: March 30, 2025

The Greg Benjamin WAAPA Music Entrance Scholarship is awarded to an exceptional Piano student in the jazz or classical discipline. Students auditioning in 2024 for a place in the Bachelor of Music course in Piano (jazz or classical) for 2025 will be considered for the Scholarship throughout the audition process. The successful recipient will be advised at the time of receiving their offer from WAAPA.

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COMPETITIONS

The Diamond Challenge

Value: Up to $12,000 USD

Open date: September 18, 2024

Closing date: January 16, 2025

The Diamond Challenge, a philanthropic education initiative by Horn Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware, offers free open-access resources for students, educators, and entrepreneurship practitioners. Participation in the Diamond Challenge involves both learning from the pursuit of new ideas and the creation, submission, and presentation of original business and social venture concepts.

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FLiCKERFEST 2025 FlickerUp Competition

Open date: June 17, 2024

Closing date: November 20, 2024

FLiCKERFEST, Australia’s premier international short film festival, will be held at Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach in January 2025. The Festival in 2025 will celebrate 34 years of screening the best short films from Australia and around the world in competitions and special showcases.

FlickerUp 2025 competition is an Australian Youth & Schools Competition which screens at Flickerfest – open to films from students enrolled in secondary schools in Australia, & individuals 18 years & under. Films to be under 35mins, completed in the last 2 years.

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Employment

If you are keen to find a casual job, now is the perfect time to start looking for employment opportunities. The following are resources to get you started.

Excellent job seeking resources

For job seeking tips, and resume/cover letter templates, check out the resources at Youth Central- www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au

Rights and responsibilities

Know your rights and responsibilities when starting a new job, www.fairwork.gov.au

Tax File Number (TFN)

If you don’t have a TFN, you will need to apply for one via the Australian Tax Office – www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Tax-file-number/

Learn about safety in the workplace

It’s very important to understand safety in the workplace. Learn how to stay safe at work – www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/young-workers

Local Casual Job Opportunities!

The holiday season is almost upon us and for young people that means Christmas casual jobs!Due to the increase in business, many organisations employ casuals to make up the shortfall in their staff. This is great news for young people as it’s the perfect time to apply for your first job or even have a second one. Before you start applying for jobs, create a resume or ensure your current one is up to date. The Youth Central website has excellent resume and cover letter templates and tips on interviews. The Careers team (located in the CRC) are also available to help and support you with your resume, cover letter and application. Please see below a list of job opportunities currently available nearby.