Careers News
Clarissa Jacques - Student Careers & Pathways
Compass Career News
Here's a summary of the latest Career News updates with the full Careers Newsletter below.
Items in the 8 May 2026 Career News include –
- Dates to Diarise in Term 2
- Reminder: University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)
- News from Monash University
- Important Notice about course changes
- Monash Engineering Girls
- News from ACU
- Western Civilisation Webinar
- Discover ACU Events
- ACU Guarantee Early Offer and Pathways Webinar
- Experience La Trobe Event
- Upcoming Workshops at Whitehouse Institute
- Studio Lighting and Fashion Photography
- Foundational Sewing Workshop
- Bachelor of Commerce – Marketing Technology at RMIT
- New Course – Bachelor of Chiropractic Science at Victoria University
- Architecture, Construction & Surveying Degrees in Victoria in 2026
- Snapshot of the University of Queensland (UQ) in 2026
- Snapshot of The University of Sydney in 2026
Items in the 15 May 2026 Career News include –
- Dates to Diarise in Term 2
- Reminder: Residential Colleges Open House 2026 - University of Melbourne
- Law Week 2026
- News from Monash University
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
- Key Medicine Dates for 2027 Entry
- William Angliss Discovery Day
- Associate Degree in Information Technology at RMIT
- New courses on offer from 2026 by Chisholm Institute
- Business Degrees in Victoria in 2026
- Commerce Degrees in Victoria in 2026
- Universities in Western Australia
Swinburne 2027 Early Entry program – now open for applications
This Early Entry program allows current Year 12 students to apply early and ATAR-free to selected courses at Swinburne University of Technology. Applications close 27 November 2026. Interested students should carefully read all the information on this Swinburne 2027 Early Entry program website including the key dates, how to apply (has 4 steps), the eligible courses, and answers to FAQs.
Successful students will receive a conditional offer – to receive a full offer students must complete VCE and the required scored VCE subject prerequisites. Students can only apply for one Swinburne Early Entry course, and their chosen course must also be added to their VTAC course application (see Step 4 instructions listed here and VTAC applications open in August).
Charles Sturt University early offer program – first round applications close 31 July
Charles Sturt Advantage is an early offer program that looks at your Year 11 results and soft skills – not your ATAR. You could receive a guaranteed offer before you sit your exams and will then need to complete Year 12 and meet any course requirements. There is two application rounds and first round applications close 31 July, with offers made in September.
Interested students should carefully read all the information on this Charles Sturt Advantage website, taking note of how to apply and which CSU courses* are included. For tips on writing your application watch this Charles Sturt Advantage Info session webinar recording. *Some of CSU’s most competitive courses may have limits on the number of offers made via the Charles Sturt Advantage early offer program.
AIE Open Day in Melbourne – Saturday 23 May, 10am to 3pm
Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation, film and visual effects at the AIE Open Day. AIE's Open Day is a great opportunity to meet our teachers, staff and students. The day will cover everything you need to know about the:
- careers in games and VFX that AIE train students for;
- studios and industries that AIE work with;
- courses AIE offer - from beginners to professional mastery, and;
- the software, skills and knowledge AIE teach.
AIE's Open Day will also include presentations on entry requirements and how to apply. Find out how AIE can get you into a creative career. Register here.
CSU Careers in Animal, Equine and Veterinary Sciences Online Info Night – Wednesday 27 May, 5:30pm to 7pm
Passionate about animals? Curious about a career in the animal health sector? This online info night run by Charles Sturt University is the perfect place to start. Uncover caring careers that help creatures big and small. From livestock industries, clinical settings, government and biosecurity, animal welfare or the wildlife sector. Discover careers that help change the way we look after animals. Discover how you'll build real-world skills and learn to support animal health, welfare and care through hands-on experience.
- Discover where animal, equine and vet careers can take you.
- Hear from industry experts, students and graduates.
- Explore CSU’s hands-on courses and facilities.
- Have your questions answered live!
Go here for event details and to book your spot.
RMIT Tech and Trades Experience Day 2026 – Wednesday 8 July, 10am to 3:30pm
Get hands on with the tech and tools of the future at RMIT's Tech and Trades Experience Day in July. Join RMIT for a hands-on day where you'll explore what life as a uni student could look like and discover which path is right for you. Experience RMIT first-hand with practical tasters from their tech and trades courses.
On the day, you'll enjoy:
- In-person workshops led by RMIT teachers, using the same tools and facilities our students train with
- Opportunities to chat with teachers and current students and ask questions about studying at RMIT
- Catered lunch, with options to suit all dietary requirements
- Fun prizes and giveaways along the way
Find out more and register your interest here.
Explore Careers article: How Radiographers Help Save Lives on Melbourne’s Mobile Stroke Unit
Have you ever thought about the range of careers involved in emergency healthcare? This fascinating Explore Careers article highlights a career many people don’t realise exists – radiographers working inside Melbourne’s Mobile Stroke Unit. Alongside paramedics, radiographers use advanced medical imaging technology to perform brain scans on patients before they even arrive at hospital, helping doctors make fast, life-changing treatment decisions.
It’s a great example of how careers in healthcare can combine science, technology, problem-solving and patient care in exciting and unexpected ways. Students interested in healthcare, medical science or hands-on technical careers are encouraged to read the following article from the Explore Careers website: How Radiographers Help Save Lives on Melbourne’s Mobile Stroke Unit.
Future Careers Forum: Human-Computer Interactions – recording now available
This forum recorded in April explores diverse and ever-changing careers in Human-Computer Interactions. Focusing on connection, this forum explores how technologies (and the people who develop them) help us to connect with other humans, nature, and technology itself. The recording is now available to access on YouTube by clicking here.
Each semester, Science Gallery Melbourne introduces your students to inspiring people who work to solve some of our most pressing global and local challenges that we as a community face. Students will 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.
National Careers Week 2026 – 11 to 17 May
National Careers Week is an initiative of the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA). It celebrates the vibrant world of careers, shining a spotlight on career development, essential services, and the dedicated professionals who guide you on your journey.
The 2026 theme is Connect. Create. Thrive., and it reflects what good career development actually looks like in practice. It is rarely a solo activity. The best career outcomes tend to come when people connect with the right support, create their own sense of direction, and build lives that work for them, not just jobs that pay the bills.
That applies whether you are a Year 10 student starting to think about what comes next, a mid-career professional navigating a transition, or someone returning to the workforce after time away. Career development is not a one-off event at school. It is a lifelong process, and it matters at every stage.
You can explore the National Careers Week website, which includes a wide range of helpful information sheets covering important career development topics, such as: