Careers Update
Upcoming events
ACU – Guided Tours
| Saturday 19 September | Register at Guided Campus Tour - Melbourne Campus |
| Tuesday 22 September | Register at Guided Campus Tour - Ballarat Campus |
| Tuesday 29 September | Register at Guided Campus Tour - Melbourne Campus |
La Trobe Bundoora (Melbourne) Campus – Talk & Tours
This is an excellent opportunity for those students who missed out on the Open Day. Tours depart at 10.00am and 12.00pm and take around 45 minutes. Afterwards, students who do not take the accommodation tour can sit down with a course advisor to chat about study options.
Dates: Tuesday 22 September - Wednesday 23 September 2026
Times: 10.00am - 1.00pm each day
Location: La Trobe University, Plenty Rd, Bundoora
Book at tour at Bundoora Campus Talk & Tours.
Discover Monash Events
Monash University will be hosting more Discover Monash events or activities over the coming weeks.
Students are encouraged to register early.
| Monash Information Evening (Online) | Tuesday 1 September, 6.30 - 8.00pm |
Ready to explore all that Monash has to offer? Whether you’re seeking general insights, tailored course advice, a campus experience, or the chance to connect with our students and staff, our events provide the perfect starting point.
| Parkville Campus Tour | Monday 21 September, 10.00 - 11.00am |
| Clayton Campus Tour | Tuesday 22 September, 10.00 - 11.30am |
| Peninsula Campus Tour | Tuesday 22 September, 2.00 - 3.15pm |
| Caulfield Campus Tour | Tuesday 29 September, 10.00 - 11.15am |
| Clayton Campus Tour | Tuesday 29 September, 2.00 - 3.30pm |
| Clayton Campus Tour | Thursday 22 October, 2.00 - 3.30pm |
For a complete list, and to register, visit Events Calendar - Discover Monash.
Discover Monash Art, Design and Architecture.
Explore our Caulfield studios, learn from expert lecturers, and choose from workshops in drawing, design, architecture, or curating. These workshops are best suited to Year 11 and 12 students.
| Art History & Curating | Tuesday 22 September, 10.00am – 11.30am |
| Life drawing workshop for folios | Tuesday 22 September, 12.00pm – 1.30pm |
| Design workshop - The Amazing Design Race | Wednesday 23 September, 10.00am – 11.30am |
| Architecture making workshop | Wednesday 23 September, 12.00pm – 1.30pm |
Register at - Art, Design and Architecture
Discover Monash Health.
Open to all Year 10 to 12 students interested in a career in health. Explore occupational therapy, physiotherapy, paramedicine, speech pathology, and nursing and midwifery through interactive workshops.
Date: Tuesday 22 September 2026
Time: 10.00am – 2.00pm
Location: Monash University Peninsula Campus Frankston
Register at Health Student Experience Day
RMIT Student for a Day
Students in Years 10 – 12 are invited to get some hands-on time with a study area they are interested in, explore something entirely new, and experience their future Uni campus.
Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026
Time: 10.00am – 3.30pm
Location: Storey Hall auditorium, Building 16 RMIT University City Campus
Find out more about the program and/or register at RMIT Student for a Day.
Tuesday September 15, 2026
Defence Careers Australia - Melbourne: ADFA Careers Information Session
If you're considering your career and study options, the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) might be the option for you!
ADFA offers you military training and a salary as you study your world-class UNSW degree.
Find out how ADFA could be your way into joining the Australian Defence Force by attending the upcoming info session.
It is highly recommended you book as soon as possible to avoid missing out as places are strictly limited!
Date: Tuesday September 15, 2026
Time: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Location: Melbourne ADF Careers Centre
Details and Registration: https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/events/events-detail/0kc5qw3
Victoria Police: Careers information session - Victoria Police Centre (VPC)
Join us and explore career pathways available to you as a police officer, and get behind-the-scenes access to the Victoria Police Centre (VPC) in Docklands.
Date: Tuesday September 22, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 7 PMLocation: Victoria Police Centre Docklands, VIC
Details and Registration: Victoria Police Careers
There are also online career information sessions including about the application process, the fitness test and life at the academy.
Career Conversations
5 Tips to Get a Christmas Casual Job
1. Have your resume ready to go. You’ll be applying online and in person so have a couple of printed copies on hand. Don’t wait until your favourite stores starts advertising before you update your resume because it might take longer than you realise and you could miss your chance.
2. Keep an eye out for advertisements. Most large retailers recruit through their websites, but it’s still worthwhile keeping an eye out for advertisements in shop windows. Check online job boards and ask your family and friends to let you know if they hear about jobs becoming available, as they might even be able to put in a good word for you.
3. Don’t be picky with hours. The reality of being a Christmas casual is that you will be working while everyone else is enjoying a break. The upside is that you can earn ‘penalty rates’ which means you are paid a higher hourly rate than usual.
4. Be ready to learn quickly. Christmas casuals are brought in to cover a busy period so you need to pick up the role quickly if you want to keep getting shifts. That doesn’t mean you should take shortcuts, but the faster you learn, the better.
5. Don’t limit yourself. Just because you’ve never worked in retail before doesn’t mean you shouldn’t apply for a position, and the same rule applies to other common Christmas casual jobs. Don’t narrow your options out of fear of trying something new.
Moira Philps
Careers and Pathways