Career News
Here's a summary of the latest Career News updates with the full Careers Newsletter below.
Items in the 6 March 2026 Career News include –
- Dates to Diarise in Term 1
- News from Holmesglen Institute
- Thursday Open Days
- St. Kilda Career Pathways
- Discover Monash Events
- News from ANU
- Applications for 2027 Entry
- Reminder: ANU Open Day 2026
- New Pathway to Medicine at UQ in 2027
- Data Science and Information Systems Degrees in Victoria in 2026
- Snapshot of Box Hill Institute (BHI) in 2026
Items in the 13 March 2026 Career News include –
- Dates to Diarise in Term 1
- Victorian Careers & Employment Expo 2026
- Mentoring Women Program
- RMIT Trades Experience
- Discover ACU – April Holidays
- Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student
- 2026 National Youth Science Forum (NYSF)
- Projects Abroad Service & Volunteer Programs for High School Students
- Fashion, Textiles, & Visual Merchandising Courses in Victoria in 2026
- Snapshot - Blue Mountains Hotel Management School in 2026
REMINDER: 2026 Hansen Scholarship
Program closes 30 March
Valued at over $100,000, the Hansen Scholarship Program provides students the financial support to fully focus on their studies, exclusive mentoring opportunities, industry connections and community to help them truly succeed at university. Applications are now open to Year 12 students starting their undergraduate studies in 2027 and will close on 30 March 2026.
Ready to learn more about the Hansen Scholarship Program? The University of Melbourne invites talented students and their parents to join an online information session – click on the following link to find out more and register: 19 March 2026, 7-8pm (AEDT)
You’ll hear from a current Hansen Scholar who will share their experiences about the program and be available to answer your questions. A recording of the session will be made available for registrants who cannot tune in on the night.
UniMelb 101 Q&A webinar Tuesday 17 March, 7-8pm
This interactive webinar is an opportunity for future students to ask their burning questions about undergraduate study, career pathways and life outside of the classroom at the University of Melbourne. It will cover how the Melbourne curriculum enables you to design your own degree, advice for moving to Melbourne, accommodation, scholarships and advice from current students. For event details and to register click here.
LCI Melbourne Graduate Exhibition 2026
Opening Night: Thursday 19 March, 6-8pm
The LCI Melbourne Graduate Exhibition is a public showcase of graduate work across Fashion & Costume Design, Graphic & Digital Design, and Visual Arts. For students considering a creative pathway after school, this is a valuable experience to see real, industry-ready graduate work up close, talk to the designers and artists who made it, and get a genuine feel for what studying at LCI Melbourne looks like in practice.
Opening Night on Thursday 19 March and is free and open to the public – register here to attend. Can't make Opening Night? The exhibition runs Monday 16 March – Friday 10 April, open to the public weekdays from 9:00am–4:00pm
EducationUSA Australia 'Research Your Options' Webinar
Tuesday 24 March at 6:30pm
This interactive session will build from the session hosted on February 26 and support participants through the essential steps of exploring higher education opportunities in the United States. Attendees will learn how to identify programs that match their academic interests, understand admission requirements, and make informed decisions about their educational future.
Whether you are just beginning your search or narrowing down your choices, this webinar will provide practical tools and reliable resources to help you navigate the process with confidence. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to get your questions answered and take the next step toward studying in the U.S. Register at this link: bit.ly/EdUSAWebinarMarch24
Griffith Pathways to Medicine Information Session
Tuesday 24 March at 6pm
Join this online information session to get clear, first-hand advice from Griffith admissions experts, medical teaching staff, and current students who have successfully navigated the same pathways - helping you understand your options and apply with confidence. Discover all you need to know about studying medicine at Griffith, from choosing the right undergraduate degree to understanding admissions processes and pathway options. Why attend?
- Explore the different pathways into Griffith’s Doctor of Medicine
- Learn which undergraduate degrees can lead to medicine
- Understand how GUMSAA and GEMSAS are used in the selection process
- Get guidance on the Rural Priority Access Scheme
- Hear real experiences and tips from current Griffith medical students
- Ask your questions during a live Q&A session
Go here to reserve your place.
William Angliss Institute Discovery Day 2026
Thursday 26 March, 4-6pm
Join this Angliss Discovery Day to explore their state-of-the-art facilities, meet their expert academics and industry trainers, and learn more about their diverse range of courses – from Certificates to Postgraduate degrees – in the specialist areas of Foods, Tourism, Hospitality, and Events. What you learn:
- Access detailed course information
- Engage directly with Angliss staff and students and have your questions answered
- Experience our vibrant inner-city campus and facilities
- Explore career and education pathways from short course, certificates, diplomas, degrees and post graduate courses across Foods, Tourism, Hospitality, and Events
For event details and to register click here.
Bond University Virtual Open Day
Saturday 28 March
You are invited to experience Bond's deliberately different approach to learning at their Virtual Open Day, streaming to you live on Saturday, 28 March from 11am. Discover why the Gold Coast is Australia’s favourite classroom. From their personalised attention to their exceptional graduate outcomes, Virtual Open Day 2026 is the place to uncover everything Bond University has to offer. From tours of their beautiful campus to deep dives into their study areas, interviews with current students and academics, and so much more, Virtual Open Day is an all-access pass to life and study at Bond University.
For event details and to register click here.
Girl Power in Engineering and IT program
Applications close 12 April
For girls from Australia with an interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Year 9 female students are invited to learn about the exciting possibilities of Engineering and IT through the Girl Power program, including a three-night camp at the University of Melbourne, work experience in Year 10 and mentoring opportunities in Years 11 and 12. Find out more and register at Girl Power in Engineering & IT. Please note that the program is open only to students in Year 9 in 2026. To participate in the subsequent stages of the program, students must have first participated in the Girl Power in Engineering and IT camp whilst in Year 9. Visit Girl Power in Engineering and IT to learn about the program details, selection criteria and application process.
Entries for UniSC’s award winning Best Field Trip in the World competition are open
Year 11 and 12 students can choose from three different adventures and WIN a taste of what studying at University of Sunshine Coast is really like, with unforgettable, hands-on experiences. What's new for 2026? Students have the freedom to choose the field trip that suits them best or enter more than one. Applications are now open and have different closing dates as follows:
- Talk sports field trip on Friday 1 May – applications close Wednesday 1 April
- Science and tech field trip on Monday 8 June – applications close Sunday 10 May
- Explore K'gari field trip on Saturday 13 June to Sunday 14 June – applications close Wednesday 13 May
Details about each field trip can be found here. Also read these Terms and Conditions of Entry for important information about Competition eligibility and Competition entry.
Webinar recording: Future Careers Forum Online
Disrupting Disinformation
Each semester, Science Gallery Melbourne introduces students to inspiring people who work to solve some of our most pressing global and local challenges that we as a community face. Students hear not only about career journeys and industry connections, but how these professionals work across science, technology, engineering, arts and maths and use a range of transferable skills in the ways they work to make a difference in the world.
In this edition of the Future Careers Forum Online - Disrupting Disinformation, they explored careers in communication, technology, research and storytelling, and their intersection with “truth”. Amidst the rise of disinformation and fake news, how will young people’s future careers evolve and help us to sort fact from fiction?
Watch the webinar recording.