Careers Corner
Finish dates for 2024 VET Classes at Pakenham Secondary College
| Course | Last Day of Attendance |
|---|---|
| Building and Construction Course - 1st Year | Wednesday 23rd October 2024 |
| Building and Construction Course - 2nd Year | Friday 25th October 2024 |
| Community Services Course | Wednesday 6th November 2024 |
| Early Childhood Education Course | Wednesday 6th November 2024 |
| Horticulture Course | Friday 29th November 2024 |
| Workplace Skills | Friday 25th October 2024 |
Victoria Police: Inside the Recruitment Process - Online Webinar
Are you considering a career as a Police Officer or Protective Services Officer?
Do you need assistance with your application?
Do you have unanswered questions about the recruitment process?
This event is for you!
Victoria Police are hosting an online information session for members of the community who are:
- thinking of starting an application to join Victoria Police
- currently going through the recruitment process and need more information
- currently in the process of completing an application
This session has been created to guide you through the steps of completing a strong application, with helpful tips and tricks that apply to each stage of the recruitment process. Members will be joining from a range of areas that are involved in the recruitment process such as;
- Fitness
- Medical & Psych
- Recruiting Services Branch
- ACER (exam provider)
- Panel Interview and more!
When: Tuesday 15th November 2024
Where: This session will be conducted online. Attendees will receive a link on the day of the event
Start: 12:00pm | Finish: 1:00pm
Click here to begin your Police Officer application.
Click here to begin your Protective Services Officer application.
To find out more about the recruitment process for the Police Officer & PSO role please click here.
Important VTAC Dates
KEY DATES
| Key dates | Submit prior to | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| Late applications - $150 | 1 November (5pm) | |
| Very late applications - $195 | 6 December (5pm) | |
| VCE results and ATAR release | 12 December 2024 (7am) |
OFFERS
| Offers | Apply by | Pay by | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| December offer round | 6 December 2024 (5pm) | 9 December 2024 (4pm) | 23 December 2024 (VTAC account 10am) |
January offer round 1 | 6 December 2024 (5pm) | 16 December 2024 (4pm) | 10 January 2025 (VTAC account 2pm) |
January offer round 2 | 14 January 2025 (5pm) | 16 January 2025 (4pm) | 28 January 2025 (VTAC account 2pm) |
| February offer round 1 | 14 January 2025 (5pm) | 29 January 2025 (4pm) | 4 February 2025 VTAC account 2pm) |
| February offer round 2 | 14 January 2025 (5pm) | 6 February 2025 (4pm) | 11 February 2025 (VTAC account 2pm) |
| February offer round 3 | 14 January 2025 (5pm) | 12 February 2025 (4pm) | 18 February 2025 (VTAC account 2pm) |
CHANGE OF PREFERENCE
| Change of preference | Open | Close | Eligible for offers in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change of preference will be open during these periods | 23 December (10am) | 24 December (4pm) | January offer round 1 domestic |
10 January 2025 (4pm) | 16 January 2025 (4pm) | January offer round 2 domestic | |
28 January 2025 (4pm) | 29 January 2025 (4pm) | February offer round 1 domestic | |
4 February 2025 (4pm) | 6 February 2025 (4pm) | February offer round 2 domestic | |
11 February 2025 (4pm) | 12 February 2025 (4pm) | February offer round 3 domestic | |
University Events
Monash Change Day
Chat with the course advisors about studying at Monash University in 2025.
Friday 13th December from 2pm until 5pm at Clayton Campus
Federation University - Berwick Study Expo
Looking into further study? Get the advice you need at our Berwick Study Expo.
Study Expo is a great opportunity to visit your future campus and discuss your study plans with an experienced advisor before making your final decision.
You can also find out about a wide range of pathway options, scholarships, flexible online and part-time study options as well as attend one of their information sessions:
13th December at 11.00am - High School Students and Parents: Uni Pathways and a guide to Uni
Free TAFE Courses
Get the skills you need without the tuition fees
Swimming teachers wanted
Are you interested in a Christmas Casual Job?
Christmas is fast appraoching, and what’s the first thing everyone thinks of when they hear Christmas? Busy shopping centres. And what do busy shopping centres mean? Demand for Christmas casual employees!
Many retail stores are currently taking applications for Christmas casuals including:
So even though Christmas might still seem a long way away, if you’re in the market for a bit of work over the holiday season, it’s go time for applications.
- Have your resume ready
Have your resume ready to go. You’ll be applying online and in person so have a couple of printed copies on hand. Don’t wait until your favourite stores starts advertising before you update your resume because it might take longer than you realise and you could miss your chance. - Keep an eye out for advertisements
Most large retailers recruit through their websites, but it’s still worthwhile keeping an eye out for advertisements in shop windows. Check online job boards and ask your family and friends to let you know if they hear about jobs becoming available, as they might even be able to put in a good word for you. - Don’t be picky with hours
The reality of being a Christmas casual is that you will be working while everyone else is enjoying a break. The upside is that you can earn ‘penalty rates’ which means you are paid a higher hourly rate than usual. - Be ready to learn quickly
Christmas casuals are brought in to cover a busy period so you need to pick up the role quickly if you want to keep getting shifts. That doesn’t mean you should take shortcuts, but the faster you learn, the better. - Don’t limit yourself
Just because you’ve never worked in retail before doesn’t mean you shouldn’t apply for a position, and the same rule applies to other common Christmas casual jobs. Don’t narrow your options out of fear of trying something new.