OTHER NEWS AND EVENTS
SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Keen to experience a regular day on campus? Curious to know exactly what your dream course involves? Not sure which study path is right for you? Come along to our Hawthorn campus for a sneak peek at what comes after high school.
You’ll chat with current Swinburne students and academics, explore the Hawthorn campus, and work with other students in hands-on workshops. There’s no better way to explore different study areas and feel prepared for uni life.
STEM and Aviation - Tuesday 9 April
Creative and Design - Wednesday 10 April
Business and Criminology - Thursday 11 April
Click here to find out more or to register!
RMIT
Find your pathway to study at RMIT. Explore your study options with RMIT, through individual or packaged pathways, to reach your study goals. Use our tool to find the right pathway to your dream degree.
AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY (ACU)
Guided campus tours - Melbourne Campus
Book in for a guided tour to explore our Melbourne Campus.
Guided tours typically last 30 to 60 minutes.
Register for your preferred date and time.
TORRENS UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA
Now available on demand
- Business and Hospitality
- Health and Education
- Design and Creative Technology
Ready for the next step on your career journey? Join Torrens University on demand as academics talk you through the courses on offer and how you can get the most out of studying. Learn about scholarships, internships and what sets Torrens University apart from other universities.
YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY - SCIENCE
With WEHI’s Secondary School Work Experience Program, students will have a unique opportunity to learn about careers in medical research by participating in a five-day program of research activities with our scientific teams.
The program will take place at the WEHI Parkville campus.
Key dates
Applications open: Monday 4 March 2024.
Applications close: 5pm Friday 15 March 2024
Successful student applicants notified: Early April 2024
Program intake weeks:
17-21 June 2024
16-20 September 2024
Eligibility
The WEHI Secondary School Work Experience Program accepts students in year 10, who are aged 15 years or over on the first day of the program.
Applications for the 2024 program are now open – to apply click here
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY OPEN DAYS
Melbourne Burwood Campus
Dates: Wednesday 3 and Thursday 11 April 2024
Times: 9am, 10.30am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 3pm
Tours: General; accommodation; Arts and Education; Business and Law; Health; Science, Engineering and Built Environment
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
Dates: Thursday 4 and Wednesday 10 April 2024
Times: 9am, 10.30am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 3pm
Tours: General; accommodation; Arts and Education; Health; Science, Engineering and Built Environment
Geelong Waterfront Campus
Date: Tuesday 9 April 2024
Times: 9am, 10.30am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 3pm
Tours: General; accommodation
Warrnambool Campus
Date: Monday 8 April 2024
Times: 10.30am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 3pm
Tours: General and accommodation
WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY - MEDICINE
SAHMRI Work Experience Program
SAHMRI offers a selective work experience program to introduce secondary school students to some of the many career options available in the medical research field.
The program aims to give students a practical understanding of careers in medical research and equip them with the knowledge to make more informed decisions around their future careers.
Over a five-day program, students will be exposed to a range of activities across our research Themes. You will have the opportunity to learn from world-class researchers and discover what they do at SAHMRI. Students are expected to attend the entire program, approximately 9:30am-4:00pm each day, so please ensure you are available for the full duration of the program before applying.
Throughout the program, you will be exposed to a range of activities across our research themes. You will have the opportunity to learn from world-class researchers and get hands-on experience in our laboratories. On your last day, you will deliver a short presentation reflecting on your experience.
Program One: Monday, 1st July - Friday, 5th July 2024
Program One Applications Close: 11:29pm ACST, Wednesday 15th May 2024.
Students will be notified by Wednesday 29th May 2024.
Program Two: Monday, 23rd September - Friday, 27th September 2024
Program Two Applications Close: 11:29pm ACST, Wednesday 31st July 2024 2024.
Students will be notified by Wednesday 14th August 2024.
Selection Criteria
When submitting your application, you will be asked to include a short cover letter detailing why you are interested in participating in the work experience program and what you are hoping to gain from the experience. There is no single type of application that will succeed - we want to hear why the program is interesting to you.
Students from Australian secondary schools who are currently undertaking Year 11 or Year 12 are eligible to apply. Year 10 students can also apply however due to the complexity of the content covered in the program Year 11 and 12 students will generally be given preference.
If you have any questions or would like any further information please contact careers@sahmri.com
If you are successful in your application please let me know so the relevant paperwork can be generated. Normal work experience requirements apply.