Careers News
There are some great opportunities coming up to learn, explore and entice. Check them out!
Talk with Industry Webinars
Over the coming weeks, ACU will be hosting a few of online panel discussions featuring ACU graduates across a range of different professions. Students are encouraged to register for one or more and get helpful advice as well as learn more about working in those professions.
| Talk with Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and Physiotherapists | Tuesday 12 September, 6.00 pm – 6.45 pm |
| Talk with Exercise Science and High-Performance Sport Professionals | Wednesday 20 September, 6.00 pm – 6.45 pm |
Talk with Arts Graduates
| Thursday 21 September, 6.00 pm – 6.45 pm |
| Talk with Psychologists, Youth Workers, and Social Workers | Tuesday 26 September, 6.00 pm – 6.45 pm |
Talk with Nutritionists and Dietitians
| Wednesday 27 September, 6.00 pm – 6.45 pm |
| Talk with Nurses, Midwives and Paramedics | Thursday 5 October, 5.00 pm – 5.45 pm OR 6.00 pm – 6.45 pm |
To register for one or more, visit Talk with Industry Series.
Free Nursing Bootcamp
Box Hill Institute is offering a FREE one day Bootcamp to Year 12 students interested in finding out what a day in the life of an Enrolled Nurse looks like. Activities will include learning CPR, acquiring knowledge on taking a blood pressure reading, identifying the personal traits suited to a nursing career, and potential career paths for an Enrolled Nurse.
Date: Thur 21 September (Elgar Campus) OR Fri 21 September (Lilydale Campus)
Time: 10.00am – 3.30pm
Limited spots, so register soon at Nursing Bootcamp.
Victoria Police - Exciting Recruitment Update
As a result of a recent review, Victoria Police have made considerable changes to the current recruitment process, so applicants will have the best possible chance of success
Want a sneak peek at the changes?
For eligible applicants, the following may apply;
- exemption from the entrance exam for those with a relevant Australian university bachelor’s degree (arts, science, humanities, or business) within the last 5 years,
- the requirement for VCE/VCAL prior to applying has been removed,
- the initial psychological assessment can now be done online, and
- evidence of Covid19 vaccination is no longer required
OPEN DAYS
| Australian College of the Arts | Sat 26 August | 9.00 am - 2.30 pm |
| Deakin University | Sun 27 August | 9.00 am – 3.00 pm |
| JMC Academy | September | TBA |
Victoria University Queens city campus | Sun 27 August | 10.00 am- 3.00 pm |
MONASH DATES
Check out the website to register for events
The latest editions of Compass Career News are below.
Mrs Elena Flodstrom
Careers and Pathways Coordinator