Careers Update

Our Year 12s have just about finished their career counselling sessions. They have some great plans for 2025. Our Year 10 students were recently introduced to our Work Experience Program and have started their search for their placements. They need to complete the Work Experience Reply Form and return it to Ms Freney as soon as possible.

There are some events happening at our tertiary institutions over the April holiday period which may interest our students. Direct entry applications to the Australian National University have also opened for Year 12 students interested in studying in Canberra. Residential college applications for both the University of Melbourne and University of Queensland have also opened for year 12 students to apply if they are wanting to live in residence in 2025.

Monash University

MYSci Program at Monash University

MYSci is a three-day science program specifically designed for students current Year 11 and 12 students.  The program has been significantly revised from the 2023 event, and so students who attended in 2023, can also attend in 2024!

This program schedule will include:
Hands-on workshops
Access to our brilliant teaching facilities
Opportunities to meet some of our Research Scientists
Exposure to potential career pathways
Activities with the Young Scientists of Australia
Social activities

When:   Wednesday 3 – Friday 5 April 2024

Where:  Monash Science Precinct, Clayton Campus

Cost:   $120 per student

Registration is essential and can be done at MYSci Program.

Monash Engineering Girls (MEG)

Monash Engineering Girls (MEG) is an engagement program designed for young women who want to know about the possibilities of a career in engineering.  If you like maths and science, are creative, a problem solver, enjoy working in a team and designing things, engineering might be the perfect career choice for you.

MEG is open to all Year 9-12 girls with an interest in a career in engineering, and participating in this program is a great way to get insights into the many opportunities available in the field of Engineering.  Students can join in Year 9 and remain until they finish Year 12.  During that time, students will have the opportunity to participate in a range of special activities and VIP events that will help them gain an understanding of all the different types of engineering and which one could suit them.  They will also form connections with others like themselves, have lots of fun experiences, and interact with current Monash Engineering students to learn what it is really like to study at Monash.  Students will also get to meet the talented academic staff who teach at Monash, as well as many graduates who are doing amazing things in their lives and careers.

MEG students are invited to the first MEG event for 2024 on Tuesday 9 April 2024.  Monash Engineering in collaboration with STEAM Engine Co. is delivering a STEAM City Workshop which is exclusive for Year 9 to 12 Monash Engineering Girls (MEG) members and is designed to develop key skills such as problem-solving, design thinking and project management.

This event is an exclusive workshop for MEG members only, so please join MEG to receive the invitation for this workshop.

Find out more and sign up at Monash Engineering Girls (MEG) - Monash University.

Discover Monash Series

Monash will shortly begin their Discover Monash online webinars for their undergraduate courses. You can hear directly from current students, alumni and staff across our ten faculties. Go to this link:

Course information events - Discover Monash

Deakin University

Deakin University will be holding tours of their campuses over the April holidays. The Burwood campus will be open for tours on

Wednesday 3 April  at 9am, 10.30am, 12pm, 1.30pm and 3pm

Thursday 11 April  at 9am, 10.30am, 12pm, 1.30pm and 3pm

Bookings can be made here: Deakin Campus Tours | Deakin

University of Melbourne

Discover your future home at Melbourne

Starting your studies at Melbourne soon? You're invited to our Parkville campus to tour our ten residential colleges at Open House 2024 on May 11 from 12-4pm.

Each college has its own community spirit to explore and offers a supportive environment that will help you make lifelong friends, build lasting connections, further your academic pursuits and experience unique opportunities.

Bookings can be made here: Residential Colleges Open House 2024 (unimelb.edu.au)

Swinburne University

A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student

Get a taste of uni life

Keen to experience a regular day on campus? Curious to know exactly what your dream course involves?  Not sure which study path is right for you? Come along to our Hawthorn campus for a sneak peek at what comes after high school.

You’ll chat with current Swinburne students and academics, explore the Hawthorn campus, and work with other students in hands-on workshops. There’s no better way to explore different study areas and feel prepared for uni life. Workshops will be held from 9-11 April 2024 on campus.

More information and registrations can be found here: A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student | Swinburne

Bond University Queensland

I recently attended the Bond University Career Practitioner Day. There are some wonderful opportunities at Bond and we have a past student now studying there and having a wonderful time. More information on Bond can be obtained here: Bond University | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Catherine Freney

Careers & Future Pathways Coordinator