Careers Update
Upcoming events
ACU
Discover ACU Melbourne: Allied Health, Biomedical Science and Sports Science
Tuesday 7 July 9.45am – 12pm
Discover ACU Melbourne: Law, Criminology and Business
Wednesday 8 July 9.45am – 12pm
Discover ACU Melbourne: Teaching and Education
Wednesday 8 July 9.45am – 12pm
Discover ACU Melbourne: Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Tuesday 30 June 9.45am – 12pm
Monash University
For all those students considering studying Business....
Get Ready for Business Explorer 2026! Discover the world of business through hands-on experiences at Monash University!
What’s on offer?
● Choose TWO 40-minute sessions: accounting, banking, entrepreneurship, marketing, and more!
● NEW: Business simulation to learn team building and leadership.
Date: 1 July 2026 Time: 9 AM - 3 PM
Location: Monash University, Caulfield campus
Who: Open to VCE students. Register now! https://www.monash.edu/business/business-explorer
Limited spots available
RMIT Tech & Trades Day 2026
Explore next-level workshops at RMIT's Tech and Trades Experience Day in the July school holidays. Walk in the shoes of a student for a day and experience what it's like to learn an IT, tech, or trade course.
Experience RMIT first-hand with practical tasters from its tech and trades courses. On the day, students will enjoy:
- In-person workshops led by RMIT teachers, using the same tools and facilities our students train with
- Opportunities to chat with teachers and current students and ask questions about studying at RMIT
- Catered lunch, with options to suit all dietary requirements
- Fun prizes and giveaways along the way
Date: Wednesday 8 July 2026
Time: 10.00am – 3.30pm
Location: RMIT City Campus
Registrations are essential and can be made at Tech & Trades Experience Day 2026.
Melbourne Career Expo 2026
The Melbourne Career Expo – taking place from Friday 17 July – Sunday 19 July, is free comprehensive and exciting careers event, encompassing all career opportunities from employment to education and training in the trades, corporate and professional sectors.
University of Melbourne – A Day at Melbourne Event
An immersive campus experience for secondary students. Students will have the opportunity to experience university life firsthand through faculty-led sessions, hands-on activities, current student panels and more.
| Year 11 and 12 Students | Thursday 9 July, 9.00am – 2.30pm. Details here |
| Year 9 and 10 Students | Friday 10 July, 9.00am - 2.30pm. Details here |
Discovery Day
Join us for Discovery Day and explore our state-of-the-art facilities, meet our expert academics and industry trainers, and learn more about our diverse range of courses – from Certificates to Postgraduate degrees – in the specialist areas of Foods, Tourism, Hospitality, and Events.
Students will -
- Access detailed course information
- Engage directly with Angliss staff and students and have your questions answered
- Experience the vibrant inner-city campus and facilities via a guided tour
- Explore career and education pathways from short course, certificates, diplomas, degrees and post graduate courses across Foods, Tourism, Hospitality, and Events
- Enjoy light refreshments
Date: Friday 19 June 2026
Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm
Venue: Angliss Restaurant | Ground Floor, Building E | 550 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Register a spot at Discovery Day.
Zoos Victoria Careers Expo 2026
Join Zoos Victoria experts for the 2026 Careers Expo at Melbourne Zoo. This event is recommended for students in Years 9-12 who are interested in exploring different careers in the world of wildlife, conservation, environment, animal welfare, and more. Hear from expert panel speakers, including a diverse range of zoo specialists, who will share advice and insights into their career pathways.
Date: Thursday 9 July & Friday 10 July 2026
Time: 9.00am – 2.30pm
In addition to a free entry to Melbourne Zoo and career experts, students will also receive:
- A welcome pack and itinerary on arrival
- 10% discount at the Zoo cafes
- 10% discount at the Zoo Shops
Find out more and book a spot at Zoos Victoria Careers Expo 2026.
2026 Snapshot
Snapshot of Federation University Australia in 2026
- Federation University Australia was formed when the former University of Ballarat and the Gippsland Campus of Monash University were amalgamated.
- FedUni’s history actually dates back to 1870.
- FedUni is regional Victoria's largest education institution, with campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, the Wimmera, providing easy access to study, and over 1200 staff committed to teaching excellence and student support.
- FedUni offers over 240 courses from apprenticeships to bachelor’s degrees.
- FedUni offers a range of scholarships, bursaries, and grants.
- FedUni students can access a wide range of services and support to assist them.
- Students who choose to live in residence gain the best start to their university experience - accommodation.
- FedUni students also have the opportunity to study overseas at a range of institutions. Students can participate in a variety of programs that will provide them with a global experience. Students can choose between short-term programs and semester-long programs - Study Abroad and Exchange.
- FedUni offers Virtual Internships – students can explore careers and prepare for the job with hundreds of free job simulations designed by the world's top employers.
Industry in Focus
Science
Careers in the natural and physical sciences (think biology, chemistry and physics). The list isn’t meant to cover technology, engineering and maths disciplines.
Nature of science jobs
Science is a core field of study that everyone should be interested in. However, careers where your job is to apply or build science knowledge are relatively uncommon. Some science pathways are regulated professions with clear entry requirements, while others mainly serve as academic foundations and usually require postgraduate study.
This careers list shows the top 10 science careers by field. For each science field, you can also see examples of the types of jobs being advertised in Australia.
Science Careers | A Realistic Jobs List for Graduates | Mallory Careers
Moira Philps
Careers and Pathways