Careers & Transitions
UniMelb x VTAC
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming ‘Applying to UniMelb through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)” webinar next Wednesday 6 August between 6-7pm AEST.
This session is tailored for interstate applicants and will go through the undergraduate courses at Melbourne and their entry requirements, the role of VTAC for applications and receiving offers, information about our special consideration and equity scheme, Access Melbourne and an introduction to Murrup Barak, who are our dedicated support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
We’ll have a live Q&A running throughout the session where students will be able to get tailored advice for their future studies.
ECU Future Student Engagement
ECU Executive Dean Elite Engineering Scholarship
Please note that the closing date for the Executive Dean Elite Engineering Scholarship application has been updated to Friday, 19 September. The previous deadline of 5 December is no longer applicable.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact seadmin@ecu.edu.au.
School Based Traineeship Program
Government of Western Australia - These are the agencies taking part in the School Based Traineeship Program in 2026-27. Be sure to apply if interested.
- Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
- Department of Education
- Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport
- Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety
- Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage
- Department of Training and Workforce Development
- East Metropolitan Health Service
- Metropolitan Cemeteries Board
- MyLeave
- WA Police Force – Aboriginal Affairs Division
FFTITC's Nimble News
New-Gen textiles: what’s old is new again (online exhibition) 20 November 2025 – 31st January 2026
The Western Australian Fibre and Textile Association (WAFTA) and Food Fibre and Timber Industry Training Council (FFTITC) are collaborating on the presentation of an online exhibition featuring new gen makers using textile-based media in their work. This is a call for secondary and post-secondary student submissions for the exhibition.
For RTOs Perceptions of Agricultural VET Stakeholder Survey
Charles Sturt University is conducting a survey of VET stakeholders who are associated with the delivery and administration of agriculture courses as a part of the AHC, ACM and RCR training packages.
10 resources and services to help small business owners
Running a small business comes with a lot of moving parts. These 10 resources and services from the Australian Government are here to help you improve your operations, protect your business, stay informed and understand your obligations as a business owner.
Get a mental health coach that gets small business
NewAccess for Small Business is a free, confidential mental health coaching program, designed to help small business owners and sole traders manage stress, worry and overwhelm.
Application for August 4-8 Muresk Novice Wool Handling & Shearing Course
Novice Wool Handling & Shearing Courses are designed for learner shearers to provide a solid introduction to the Wool Harvesting industry and create a pathway to obtaining ongoing employment.
For RTOs: Training Accreditation Council July Update
TAC has published its July Update which includes TAC Education Program, Updates to the Online Guidance Hub, RTO Reporting: Annual Declaration - due 30 Sep 25 and Accredited Course Owner Survey - due 30 Sep 25.
Get Involved: National Skills Week 25-31 August 2025 Theme: Explore ALL the options
National Skills Week will again set out to bring to life the positive messages, highlighting the talents, the skills, the career pathways and the value of apprentices and trainees across Australia to the wider public and employers. The week is dedicated to raising the status of skills and vocational learning.
Tender to establish a panel of external registered training organisation for the provision of Certificate course education, training, and assessment services across three trade training centres (Manea Senior College, Eaton Community College, and Bunbury Catholic College). The anticipated commencement of service is Term 1, 2026.
Drone Careers
Student Guidance
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Deadly Jobs Expo
Monash University
Monash Information Webinar for WA Students - Wednesday, 13 August
DATE: Wednesday 13 August
TIME: 6.00 pm - 7.30pm (AWST)
This seminar is open to Year 10-12 students and parents to find out all about Monash courses, accommodation, scholarships and more! At the end of the webinar, students will have the chance to go into a break out room and speak with a Faculty rep to have their specific course questions answered.
For more information and to register go here.
Monash University Update
Open Day Special Edition - Key Dates
- Peninsula campus> 2 August, 10am – 2pm
- Caulfield campus> 2 August, 10am – 2pm
- Clayton campus> 3 August, 10am – 4pm
- Parkville campus> 17 August, 10am – 2pm
Forge Your Future
Enabled by the Australian Government’s Defence Industry Schools Pathway Program and supporting the South Australian Defence Industry Workforce and Skills Action Plan; this cutting-edge initiative flips the traditional workforce model — putting students in control of their futures.
Using AI-driven and behavioural science-based tools, it provides students with deep insight into their natural strengths and matches them with real career pathways, unlocking immersive content and hands-on learning. Through Forge Your Future, students can discover, engage, and connect with their future employers, gaining industry experience and certifications along the way.
By unlocking individual potential and aligning it with the vast opportunities in the defence sector, Forge Your Future gives students a once-in-a-generation chance to shape the future of Australian industry capability and innovation - and directly connects industry with its future workforce.
Qantas Group
Applications for Engineering Apprenticeships are Now Open
Leisure Employment Australia
Applications Now Open
LEA are currently seeking Year 10 students interested in the sport and recreation industry! We have created an SBAT program that is devoted to upskilling young students - focused at Belmont Oasis. We will be interviewing in the coming months to begin work readiness in November.
This Opportunity Includes:
- Fully Funded Traineeship - CPR, First Aid, Swim School Certificate and Pool Lifeguard Certificate ⛑
- 12/18 month program
- Paid Part-time employment 👩💻
- Government Incentives 💸
- Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation - (Fully funded and they complete in the first year of the traineeship so this doesn't affect their year 12 studies) 🏅
- Explore different departments over the traineeship - Cafe, Pool lifeguard, Swim School Instructor, Reception or Kids Sport coaching 🏊♂️
Please see our online application link - Apply Now – Leisure Employment Australia.
Contact:
Louise Coffey, WA Traineeship Consultant | Leisure Employment Australia
Phone: (02) 9043 1500 | Mobile: 0434 615 822
Address: Progress Way, Belmont
Email: wa@leisureemployment.com.au
Chevron MEGT
Apprentice and Trainee Intake 2025/2026
The Chevron Apprentice and Trainee Program Intake is opening on the 18 August 2025. The program supports the onboarding into the organisation of Mechanical/Electrical Apprentices and Process Trainees to potential full time Chevron Employment roles. An outline of the opportunities that are available.
- Maintenance Technician - Electrical Instrumentation Apprenticeship
- Maintenance Technician - Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship
- Production Operator Traineeship
Catholic Education Western Australia
AI and the Digital Generation Parent Webinar
The following free parent webinar provided by Catholic Network Australia and facilitated by Cyber Safety Project. The webinar will have a capped live registration amount; parents can register and access the recording 21 days post session.
The webinar will be held on Monday, 11 August 2025 at 5.30pm AWST.
Please register here: Parent Webinar - AI & Digital Generation Registration
Promotional flyers and social media images can be accessed here: Promotional materials
ATO School Leaver Program
Applications for 2026 ATO Opening Soon
Water Corp Traineeships
The Water Corporation is offering a 2 year traineeship where successful applicants will:
- Be employed full-time by the Water Corporation (2 year initial contract starting on $65k+);
- Attend TAFE every semester, studying a nationally-recognised Diploma in Civil and Structural Engineering (completed in the 2 years).
- Have career opportunities moving forward if they perform well.
The Water Corporation only recruit every two years, and this is a recruitment year: Engineering Associate Traineeships (EATs).
The applications for the Engineering Associate Traineeship (EAT) have recently opened, and close on 5 October 2025 (3 months time).
The advert is on the careers section of the Water Corporation web site:
Engineering Associate Traineeship - Water Corporation | Humanforce Talent
The Career Pathways page has information on this traineeship, and other entry points for new starters: Career pathways