Careers

YEAR 12 STUDENTS

TERTIARY APPLICATIONS

As we wind down to the end of term 3, it’s important to double check your TAFE and university application tasks. The below diagram shows the important dates for VTAC (Year 12 University applications) which must be strictly adhered too to make sure you don’t miss out. Closely look at closing dates and times for course applications, SEAS and scholarships along with payment for accounts.

VTAC Important Dates:

SCHOLARSHIP

Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS)

Students applying for an AIQS accredited university degree in construction management are encouraged to apply for the Donald E Napier Scholarship. Victorian courses include:

RMIT UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours).

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours).

Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)/Bachelor of Design (Architecture).

Applications close 31 October, www.aiqs.com.au 

EXAM PREPARATION LECTURES

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

In September, ACU is offering free Year 12 VCE and HSC exam preparation webinars across a broad range of subjects. Register via 

www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events

Monash University

Monash is running free Units 3+4 VCE Science exam preparation lectures during September. There is a cost for each lecture, https://bit.ly/3EhqhU8 

ALL STUDENTS

TAFE AND POLYTECHNIC

APPLICATIONS

Students planning to study at a TAFE or Polytechnic institute next year are encouraged to contact the organisation/s to find out the following:

• When applications open and close
• What the application process entails (e.g., apply direct to the institute or via a Tertiary Admission Centre)
• If there are additional selection requirements such as a portfolio or interview.
• If there is an information session running.
• Back-up courses they should also apply for (e.g., Diploma of Nursing and Certificate III in Individual Support – Aged Care).

Applicants will most likely have to complete a literacy, language, and numeracy test once they apply for the course. 

Note: some universities offer TAFE courses. For example - 

Federation University

Victoria University

RMIT University

Swinburne University.

Speak to your school Career Adviser to narrow down the best institutes for the study areas you’re interested in. 

APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINEESHIP PATHWAYS

Students planning to start a traineeship or apprenticeship next year are advised to start preparing now.

Get specialised support

Register with local Group Training Organisations (GTOs) and Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) providers. Staff from these organisations are highly skilled and can assist you through all stages of finding, securing, and undertaking an apprenticeship or traineeship. Search for organisations via www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au 

Work experience

Speak to your work experience coordinator at school about completing work experience before the end of the school year.

Update your resume and create a cover letter

Work with your career adviser to update your resume and to create a cover letter you can tailor for job applications.

‘Cold call’ businesses

Why wait for an opportunity to present itself? Send your resume and a tailored cover letter to the businesses you would love to secure a traineeship or apprenticeship at. 

Explore the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website

This website contains fantastic resources for young people interested in pursuing a professional trade or traineeship. Some of the resources include:

• Job and training descriptions
• Career interest explorer
• Job pathway charts
• Information on apprenticeships and school-based apprenticeships
• Literacy and numeracy quizzes for different industries such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and hairdressing. 

To explore the website, go to www.aapathways.com.au 

SUMMER SCHOOLS

National Computer Science School

This amazing ten-day summer school camp is for students entering Year 11 or 12 in 2024. The camp will be held at The University of NSW and the University of Melbourne between 6 -15 January 2024. The program includes fun teamwork activities, and the chance to meet industry professionals. Applications will close at 5pm this Friday (15 September). Register via https://grokacademy.org/ncss 

Indigenous Australian Engineering School (IAES) 2024

The IAES will be held at Sydney between 14 – 20 January 2023. Year 10 – 12 participants will experience:

• a fully sponsored week-long program 
• exploration of various engineering fields 
• site visits, cultural activities, and more 
• networking with industry professionals 
• recreational fun on Sydney Harbour.

For information and to express an interest in the program, visit https://bit.ly/3QZtLSX  

National Mathematics Summer School

The National Mathematics Summer School (NMSS) is a program for motivated and high-achieving school students that has been held each January since 1969. The 56th NMSS will be held in Canberra from 7 to 20 January 2024. The application process for the 2024 School will open later this year. Bookmark this page and check for updates - https://nmss.edu.au/ 

University of Melbourne - VCE Summer School

The University of Melbourne will run a two-week summer school in January for students entering Year 12 in 2024. Applications haven’t opened yet, but students can read about the program and complete an expression of interest for the program via https://bit.ly/47RACUg 

CAMPUS TOURS

Missed Open Days? The following are examples of universities running campus tours for prospective students and their families during September. 

La Trobe University

19 – 21: Melbourne campus. 

Register via www.latrobe.edu.au/events 

Deakin University

20 – 27: all campuses. 

Register via https://bit.ly/3w4hpyr 

Monash University

21 – 28: all campuses. Register via www.monash.edu/discover 

30: Science Precinct Tour, Clayton campus, https://bit.ly/3L0t0VU 

Regional and Interstate students – book a personalised Science Precinct tour via sci-futurestudents@monash.edu 

RMIT University

18 – 27: book a tour of the Melbourne, Brunswick or Bundoora campus during the term break via https://bit.ly/3MWAGbA 

The following universities don’t have set dates during the term break, but you can organise a personal tour of the campus. 

Swinburne University

Book a tour of the Hawthorn campus during the term break via https://bit.ly/3YSgHk7 

Australian Catholic University

Book a tour of the Melbourne, Ballarat, Canberra, or Sydney campuses via https://bit.ly/3Hq5zAE 

The University of Melbourne

Book a tour of the Parkville campus via https://bit.ly/3Ph6jz1 

Charles Sturt University

Book a tour of any campus via https://bit.ly/3RkYKZF 

FILM COMPETITION

FLiCKERFEST 2024 FlickerUp national youth short film competition. Short film entries are invited from secondary school students or filmmakers under 18 years of age across Australia. Applications close Tuesday 7 November. For information and to apply, visit https://flickerfest.com.au/ 

UPCOMING EVENTS

SANTOS SCIENCE EXPERIENCE

Agriculture

The University of Melbourne is running an exciting 3-day program at the Dookie campus between 29 November – 1 December 2023 for Year 9 and 10 students. Dookie campus is a working farm - a centre of agricultural research and teaching. You will join scientists and agricultural student mentors in hands on activities in the laboratory and paddock investigating real world issues. 

There are 10 places left and accommodation is available at an additional cost. Book your place via www.scienceexperience.com.au 

University of Melbourne

The Science Experience will be held between The Science Experience will be held between 22 – 24 January 2024 at The University of Melbourne and is for students heading into Year 9 or 10 in 2024. Students will get to experience university life with lectures, laboratory experiments and hands-on experiences run by our top researchers and scientists, all whilst exploring our world-class facilities. There are 10 places left, www.scienceexperience.com.au 

EXPERIENCE DAYS - GAMING 

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) is running experience days for prospective students who are interested in game development, 3D animation, and visual effects. The event will be held on the following dates:

Melbourne: 20 September

Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide: 4 October. 

Register via https://aie.edu.au/ 

UPCOMING CAREER EVENTS

ENDEAVOUR COLLEGE OF NATURAL HEALTH 

Endeavour College offers courses in the following study areas: Naturopathy, Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine, Acupuncture Therapies, Chinese Medicine, and Complimentary Medicine. The College is running virtual information sessions during September for prospective students, www.endeavour.edu.au/events/ 

WHITEHOUSE INSTITUTE OF DESIGN 

Illustration & Portfolio Workshop

Whitehouse is running the following workshops in September at the Melbourne campus:

The workshops are for aspiring designers and recommended as a starting point for those wishing to develop their illustration skills and create a portfolio for application to the Bachelor of Design program. For information on costs and to register your place, visit https://whitehouse-design.edu.au/workshops

AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

ACU is running the following online ‘Talk with Industry’ seminars in in September. Hear from professionals working in the following careers and learn about courses at ACU.

Register your place for the events above via www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events 

BUSINESS CAMP

The ASE Group is running an inspirational 3-day camp for young people (7 – 15 years) who are interested in exploring the world of entrepreneurship and starting their own business. It will run at locations in Sydney and Brisbane during September. There is a cost for the camp. For information and to register, visit  www.ase.edu.au/businesscamp 

PASSIONATE ABOUT BEAUTY?

Box Hill Institute is running an exciting program for Year 11 and 12 students interested in studying beauty therapy in the future. The event will be held at the Box Hill campus on 28 September, Register via www.boxhill.edu.au 

AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF MUSIC (AIM)

Performance and Songwriting Workshop

The Institute is running a music performance and songwriting workshop for students in Years 9 – 12 at the Melbourne campus on 21 and 22 September. Cost is $275. Register via https://aim.edu.au/ 

SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY

A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student

Students are invited to attend a Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student session to find out about life after school. You will participate in talks, presentations, hands-on workshops in your future study area, and more. The following are events running in September.

For information on the above programs and to register your place, visit https://bit.ly/3qVcBLi 

MONASH UNIVERSITY

Campus tours

Monash is running campus tours for prospective students and families during September.

Discover Monash

Monash is running the following exciting course information sessions in September:

Register your place for the above events via www.monash.edu/discover 

VCE revision lectures

Monash is running VCE revision lectures in the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematical Methods during the September holidays. Book your place via https://bit.ly/3K0xds0 

Business Explorer Program

This is a free program for students who are keen to explore course and career options in business. The next event will run on 27 September at the Clayton campus – registrations will close on 15 September, or when capacity is reached, www.monash.edu/business/business-explorer 

Fine Art, Design & Architecture Experience Day

This on-campus event is for students interested in studying Fine Art, Design or Architecture. Students will participate in hands-on workshops and learn about Monash courses. The program will run on 26 & 27 September at the Caulfield campus. Spaces will fill quickly. Register your place via https://bit.ly/3YDbNHu 

START YOUR CAREER IN FASHION

Kangan Institute is running a three-day camp for students interested in pursuing careers in fashion. The program will run between 18 – 20 September at the Cremorne campus (Victoria). Information and RSVP - www.kangan.edu.au 

The GSSC Careers Team

Careers Leader – Natasha Boyko

Biyala Neighbourhood – Susan Barr

Dharnya Neighbourhood – Greg Bristol

Bayuna Neighbourhood – Dan Watson

Partnerships Manager – Mary-Ann Linehan

Industry Engagement Priority Cohorts Coordinator – Colleen Wilkinson