Careers
Athena Algizakis
This month we’re seeing all of our course guides being updated for 2026 university and TAFE courses. Come along to the library to find out what courses are being offered and their prerequisites by grabbing a new course guide. Note that all course guides can also be downloaded from the relevant institutions website if you would like a copy or can’t find the one you want.
Congratulations to our Year 10 students who recently completed work experience. We had some amazing feedback from employers saying our students were kind, enthusiastic and some really got into the experience by being given opportunities to do the work. Some of our students even had job offers they were that impressive! Well done Year 10's!
This term and in Term 3 we will also start to schedule and conduct individual career counselling to Year 12's. Where possible we will schedule these in a study period but as we have many to do, some will be scheduled in study periods in P1 or P4 please ensure you attend, we want to help you with your pathways post Year 12.
More on all of this below, with a smattering of careers events to help you to decide on your first career move. Any questions? Just let me know. Parents are also welcome to call any time.
YEAR 10
WORK EXPERIENCE
Some wonderful feedback and photos received – well done Evi!
“It was an absolute pleasure having Evi at Donwood. Everyone loved her.
We have offered her the opportunity of a part time position after school if she is looking for something…”
Work Experience Forms
Work Experience forms have now changed. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept old versions of the forms. If you produce an old form we will have to return it and have you re-sign the forms. You can either collect new forms from the outside wall of the Careers Office or can download a form from the Department of Education website here. We are arranging for forms to be made available on our new Careers website launching soon. We will announce that closer to the time.
Defence Work Experience Program
The Defence Work Experience Program provides secondary students from Years 10 to 12 with the opportunity to experience a wide range of careers available in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Australian Public Service (APS). The program is offering a variety of placements in Victoria this year, with a range of career focuses, as provided below. For more information, please visit the Defence Work Experience Program Job List website. Please remember to check the Jobs List website regularly for newly advertised placements.
STEM Immersion Week: Fishermans Bend (June)
Showcasing various STEM careers
Location: Port Melbourne, VIC
Placement Dates: 30 June - 4 July 2025
Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 4 May 2025
Link to apply: STEM Immersion Week: Fishermans Bend (June)
Introduction to Navy: HMAS Cerberus (Overnight Placement) (July)
A program designed specifically for students with an interest in the Navy
Location: HMAS Cerberus, VIC
Placement Dates: 28 July – 01 August 2025
Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 1 June 2025
Link to apply: Introduction to Navy: HMAS Cerberus (Overnight Placement) (July)
Day in the Life of a Medic/Nurse: Bandiana
A program focussing on the role of Medic/Nurse the Army
Location: Bandiana, VIC
Placement Date: 29 October 2025
Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 31 August 2025
Link to apply: Day in the Life of a Medic/Nurse: Bandiana
STEM Immersion Week: Fishermans Bend (November)
Showcasing various STEM careers
Location: Port Melbourne, VIC
Placement Dates: 24 - 28 November 2025
Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 28 September 2025
Link to apply: STEM Immersion Week: Fishermans Bend (November)
Australian Army Band Melbourne: Simpson Barracks
A program designed specifically for students with an interest in Musician roles in the Army
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Placement Dates: Multiple opportunities throughout 2025 - to be negotiated
Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 9 November 2025
Link to apply: Australian Army Band Melbourne: Simpson Barracks
In addition, applicants may apply for interstate placements, however please refer to travel and accommodation details in the placement Information Packs. If you have any questions regarding the Defence Work Experience Program, please email vic.workexperience@defence.gov.au
WEHI welcomes school students aged 15 years and over for work experience placements
We are excited to share that applications are now open for WEHI’s 2025 Secondary School Work Experience Program! This program offers Year 10 students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a medical research environment. Students interested in applying must contact their Careers Counsellor to express interest. Careers Counsellor will need to nominate one student (Metro schools) or up to three students (Rural / Regional schools) from their school and submit an application on the student’s behalf. To find out more information about the program please visit our website here Key dates: Intake 1: 16 – 20 June 2025 Intake 2: 15 – 19 September 2025
Citipower is offering pre-apprenticeships for women and First Nations people
The scholarship, valued at up to $2,000, will be awarded to students who demonstrate commitment and motivation to succeed in building a career in the electrical industry. The money can be used for costs such as school fees, tools, PPE, clothing, rent, childcare or to supplement an income whilst attending the course. Find out more here
Citipower ranked #13 in the Australian Association of Graduate Employers Top Intern Programs 2024 – Small Program List.
YEAR 11
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
A reminder to our VCE-VM students that Fridays can be used for your work placement days (or Wednesdays if you go to TAFE on a Friday). If you haven’t started looking and not sure where to start the School to Work Portal is a great place to look for placements with employers who have already indicated their interest in taking students.
The School to Work Portal can be found here
SWL Forms
SWL forms have now changed. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept old versions of the forms. If you produce an old form we will have to return it and have you re-sign the forms.
You can either collect new forms from the outside wall of the Careers Office or can download a form from the Department of Education website here. We are arranging for forms to be made available on our new Careers website launching soon. We will announce that closer to the time.
YEAR 12
INDIVIDUAL CAREER COUNSELLING APPOINTMENTS
We have now started to schedule Year 12 individual career counselling appointments. You will either have an appointment with Ms. Aligizakis or Ms. Jordan. These appointments will start to make their way into your diary either at the end of May or in June for an upcoming day. Where possible this appointment will be arranged during a SELF or study period. Please remember to attend as there will be limited availability to reschedule these appointments. If your appointment is during a time you know you will be away in advance, please let Ms. Aligizakis know as soon as possible. This is your opportunity to ask us questions but also for us to provide you with information regarding your chosen pathway post Year 12. Please come prepared to the meeting with your questions, so we can help you find your pathway post Year 12 and how you’re going to navigate your way there. And if you’re not sure what you want to do next, we can chat about lots of other options for you too.
STUDENTS WHO WANT TO STUDY MEDICINE, DENTISTRY AND CLINICAL SCIENCE – UCAT TESTING
Students who are planning to apply to Medicine, Dentistry and Clinical Science degree programmes commencing in 2026 at these universities in Australia and New Zealand must sit the UCAT ANZ 2025. The UCAT ANZ is a computer-based, multiple choice test. Candidates sit the test at Pearson VUE test centres located in Australia, New Zealand and at many overseas locations. For information about where test centres are offered, see Test Centre Locations. Testing is held from 1 July – 5 August 2025.
Eligibility
UCAT ANZ is only available to a candidate who is undertaking or has completed the final year of secondary school, or higher. For example, candidates registering for UCAT ANZ 2025 should have completed, or plan to complete their final year of secondary schooling in 2025, (Year 12 in Australia or Year 13 in New Zealand). Students in Australian Year 11 or lower are not eligible to sit the UCAT ANZ. This includes Year 11 students undertaking one or more Year 12 subjects. Year 12 students completing Year 12 over two years are only eligible to sit the UCAT ANZ in their final year. Some UCAT ANZ Consortium universities require international students to sit UCAT ANZ. Candidates are advised to check the university websites for further information.
Late Booking dates and deadlines
Bookings are open on the UCAT ANZ website and have closed however late bookings and final bookings will close on Friday 30 May 2025 or 6 June 2025 at 11:59pm AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) respectively. Late booking deadlines and other key dates are on the UCAT ANZ Test Cycle page. We do not make exceptions to these deadlines. The 2025 UCAT ANZ must be sat between 1 July and 5 August 2025. Please note the following important information:
2025 Test Format
In 2025, the Abstract Reasoning subtest will be withdrawn from the test. The new test format will comprise three cognitive subtests (Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making and Quantitative Reasoning) and the Situational Judgement subtest. More information is given on our website here.
Preparation Resources
Free official Preparation Resources are available on the UCAT ANZ website. Note that the UCAT ANZ Consortium does not work with or endorse any commercial preparation providers offering UCAT ANZ preparation. We strongly advise candidates to use the free official practice materials on our website and to be cautious about using materials and courses from other providers.
Validity of Results
UCAT ANZ 2025 results are valid for the 2025 university admissions cycle ONLY (for entry to university in 2026).
UCAT ANZ website
Please refer to the UCAT ANZ website for all information regarding the test: ucat.edu.au
Follow UCAT ANZ on social media for updates and reminders:
Curtin University (Medicine) - Casper Test Requirement
Students who wish to apply to Curtin University (Medicine) this year, apart from the UCAT, applicants will also need to register and complete the Casper Test, which is conducted by Acuity Insights.
Applicants will be ranked for the interview offer on the basis of their Casper score, UCAT score and ATAR.
All applicants (other than Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders) must complete the Casper Test.
School leavers and Curtin Course Switchers must sit the Undergraduate Casper Test. Non-school Leavers (Graduates) will have to sit the Postgraduate Casper Test.
Casper scores are valid only for the next available admissions year. Applicants should only complete the test in the year immediately preceding their planned year of admission. Applicants re-applying for the Medical Entry in a subsequent year must re-sit the Casper Test.
The Casper Test is held nationally and is sat online from home.
Applicants are responsible for making their own arrangements to register for the Casper Test. Please refer to the Acuity Insights website to register for the test.
Casper 2025 test dates:
5 August 2025 at 7:00 PM (AEST)
11 September 2025 at 7:00 PM (AEST)
5 October 2025 at 10:00 AM (AEDT)
All admission information for domestic and international students, including details about the requirement to sit the Casper Test can be found via the Curtin University School of Medicine webpage.
What else is on at NIE?
1 June 2025: Intensive Interview Preparation Workshop (live online interactive)
9 - 10 August 2025 Intensive Interview Preparation Workshop (live online interactive)
UCAT Training Course - various levels of preparation and options available to meet individual student needs.
Future Doctors Program: Medicine (4-day attendance: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne).
Academic Insights Program: Medicine, Psychology, Engineering, Business Management, Creative Writing and Veterinary Studies (11-day residential summer holiday program in Sydney).
SEDA
Students interested in an education option embedded in the real-world environment of the sport industry can now do so alongside Netball Victoria or the Cronulla Sharks. You can find more information on these, and all of their programs, on their new look website at seda.edu.au. Along with these additions, they’re still offering the same extensive pathways through their university and higher education partners*. You can find details of those here. They offer individual support to all students through a single, dedicated teacher in each program and our Student Services Coordinator. Information Sessions are available to interested students with registrations via seda.edu.au/events. The dates for Victoria are:
Collingwood - Mon, June 16 - Mon, August 18 | Melbourne United - Wed, June 18 - Wed, August 20 | Melbourne Victory - Wed, June 18 - Mon, September 1 | Netball Victoria - Mon, June 23 - Wed, September 10 |
VTAC Course Search and Prerequisite search
VTAC's CourseSearch and VCE Prerequisite Explorer
YEAR 9 & 10
Camp SEEK is back in 2025! As always, this year’s program will focus on introducing students to a future career in a tech-focused business, providing learning and mentorship through a practical, fun and collaborative program. Camp SEEK 2025 will run for four days from 22 to 25 September 2025 (Term 3 school holidays). The program is an immersive learning experience offered by SEEK to Year 9 and 10 girls or non-binary students at no cost. If you know any eligible students who would be interested in participating, please share the attached brochure with them and encourage students to get involved. Applications will open in June 2025. In the meantime, students can register their interest for Camp SEEK 2025 here, and be the first to be notified when applications open. Read more about the Camp SEEK program or email our Camp SEEK Crew at campseek@seek.com.au if you have any further questions.
YEAR 10 11 12
OPEN DAYS
This is where most of the open days are listed in one neat location. This makes it easy to plan week by week the different universities having an open day so that you don’t miss any! Find out more here
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
Deakin Campus Open Days allow students and families to experience their preferred Deakin University campus. Register here now
Deakin guaranteed ATAR
What is it?
We are providing lower upfront guaranteed ATARs for eligible students from under-represented cohorts at Deakin, across most undergraduate courses. This provides you with more certainty, reduces stress and gives you the best chance to get into the course you want. To check for eligibility or more information you can find out more here.
Introducing our new Indigenous Knowledges minor
We’re excited to launch a new Indigenous Knowledges minor as part of the Bachelor of Health Sciences and the Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Arts, in collaboration with NIKERI. At Deakin, we are deeply committed to supporting the improved health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and this new minor is an important step in ensuring our graduates have the knowledge and skills to contribute meaningfully in their future careers. While Indigenous perspectives have always been embedded throughout our Health Sciences degree, this minor provides students with a dedicated opportunity to further explore Indigenous history, culture and diverse perspectives.
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment - Construction management is coming to Burwood!
From T1 2026, students will be able to complete the Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) at our Melbourne Burwood or Geelong Waterfront Campus! Find out more here
The Science and Engineering Challenge invites Year 9 and 10 students to test their skills in science, engineering and technology through hands-on challenges.
MELBOURNE Dates: 24 & 25 June 2025 Location: Deakin Melbourne Burwood Campus Capacity: 16 to 32 students per school (capped at 8 schools per day) Year level: Year 9 and 10 REGISTER HERE
MONASH UNIVERSITY
Join Monash University’s Regional and Melbourne Campus events.
Access Monash Seminars here
Monash Course information sessions> June to August
Monash Course Guides
Explore our course guides and see what Monash has to offer. Find out more
New course at Monash – Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
Find out more about our new Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) here.
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
Join us for a series of information evenings for prospective students and families. Come and chat to our friendly academic and professional staff at our Parkville or Southbank campuses. Explore in depth discipline areas, included courses, majors, enrichment opportunities and career pathways. Plus, you will hear from our current students as they share their unique Melbourne experiences.
A Day at Melbourne 2025
Your priority registration link for A Day at Melbourne will be sent out on Tuesday 10 June - keep an eye out on your inbox. This year the Year 11-12 event will be held on 9 July and the Year 9-10 event will be held on 11 July. Find out more
Open Day 2025
Experience panels and performances, tours and tutorials, clubs and culture at our Parkville and Southbank campuses on Sunday 17 August 2025. The Open Day program will be available in the event planner from late June. Learn more
STEM for schools
Keep up to date with the programs the University of Melbourne delivers for science and maths students, including Y10 Work Experience, STEM Edge (dedicated to girls and gender diverse students) and the Melbourne Indigenous STEM Education Program.
ACU
Discover ACU events
We invite students to upcoming Discover ACU events at our Melbourne Campus during the Term 2 school holidays. Students across Years 10 to 12 can explore our campuses, engage in hands-on workshops and meet other students who have similar course and career aspirations. They can also chat with current ACU students and staff to get a sense of university life. Parents and carers are most welcome to attend and we will be running a separate session for them while their teen is attending the workshop. These are very popular events with prospective students and registrations are essential. Register now
- Tuesday 8 July 2025, 9.45am – 12pm: Allied health, biomedical science and sports science
- Wednesday 9 July 2025, 9.45am – 12pm: Law, business and criminology, and teaching and education
- Thursday 10 July 2025, 9. 45am – 12pm: Nursing, midwifery and paramedicine
ACU Guarantee
The ACU Guarantee is back for 2025. If students are successful, this program allows Year 12 students to receive an early conditional offer to study their preferred course* prior to sitting their final Year 12 exams. The ATAR requirement for their course will also be removed. Students are required to upload their Year 11 results and have the option to complete up to three personal statements addressing the categories outlined in the ACU Guarantee portal. ACU Guarantee is free and there is nothing to lose. Applications open on Monday 21 July 2025. For more information about applying and offers, please view our FAQs on our website. Learn more
*Please note, a small number of courses are not included in the program. Please check our website for more information.
ACU Open Day
Save the date for our 2025 ACU Open Days:
Melbourne – Sunday 10 August 2025
Ballarat –Sunday 24 August 2025
More information including registration links will be available over the coming months.
ACU Pre-requisite Changes
For students aiming to pursue a degree in biomedical science at ACU in 2026, the prerequisite subjects have changed to English plus one of the following: Units 3 and 4 mathematics, biology, chemistry or physics. These changes are now reflected on our website. There is also a new EAL prerequisite for several ACU courses, with a study score of 25 (previously 30). These changes will be reflected on the ACU website, as well as VTAC. Courses include (but are not limited to): arts, creative arts, criminology, exercise science, human rights, midwifery, nursing, paramedicine, psychological science, theology, youth work and selected double degrees. Please visit our course browser for the full list of ACU courses and prerequisites.
New degrees at ACU
Bachelor of Business Our innovative Bachelor of Business program is developed in collaboration with industry leaders and designed with the future in mind. This degree offers students the flexibility to customise their studies to align with their career aspirations in a rapidly evolving world. A range of in-demand majors and minors are available for students to gain a competitive advantage in the corporate landscape, both locally and abroad. Read more
Bachelor of Environmental and Social Sustainability (single and double degrees)
Be prepared to lead meaningful change by addressing the great sustainability challenges of the future and make a positive impact on the world and in our communities. This course and its double degree options will help students gain a deep understanding of fundamental challenges of sustainability, the intersection of social and political environments and the impacts on society, culture and the community. More information
Bachelor of Psychological Science/Master of Teaching (Primary)
This new degree will provide students with a unique opportunity to gain a deep foundation in psychology to support a rewarding and inspiring career in teaching. Students will discover the science behind human behaviour and how the mind works. With this combined degree students will gain knowledge to enrich the learning and development of children while enhancing professional skills and career pathways.
ACU Webinars for students
ACU offers a range of informative webinars for students to learn more about different careers, courses and programs. Students will be able to hear from our alumni and current students, ask questions and learn more about how ACU will enable them to stand out in the crowd.
Please click on the links below to find out more:
ACU Guarantee early offer and pathways (VIC)
Wednesday 16 July 2025, 6 – 7pm
These webinars are free.
LATROBE UNIVERSITY
Undergraduate Nursing and Midwifery at Latrobe
View the course details here
Find Your Pathway into Latrobe Uni
There are more ways to get into your preferred course than by finishing Year 12 and using your ATAR. Whether you’re concerned you don’t have the necessary qualifications or haven’t studied for a while, our pathways and entry schemes can help you get there.
Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical)
La Trobe University and the University of Melbourne have partnered to deliver a unique rural medical pathway program across Bendigo, Albury- Wodonga and Shepparton. The 15 students accepted into the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) program each year will be guaranteed 1 entry into the 4-year Doctor of Medicine (Rural Pathway) at the University of Melbourne’s Shepparton Campus. Students will study and live in the recently constructed, $6.5m student accommodation and expanded learning facilities.
Course Overview
Learn how the fields of cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and immunology can be applied to understand and treat disease. Develop the practical skills needed to explore the underlying molecular basis of acute and chronic illnesses. Investigate how to apply biomedical research and convey scientific information. Core subjects have been designed to enable successful transition into the Doctor of Medicine (Rural Pathway) at the University of Melbourne in Shepparton.
Location/course code: Albury-Wodonga (SBMMW), Bendigo (SBMMB)
* The University of Melbourne requires students to have a WAM (weighted average mark) of 70 or higher and a continued commitment to regional living whilst completing the course in order to guarantee a place in the rural Doctor of Medicine (Rural Pathway) program in Shepparton.
WILLIAM ANGLISS
Angliss Experience Day (Foods) –14 & 15 July
Become a chef for the day and get creative in the kitchen. Join us for a hands-on cooking class where you'll watch, cook, taste and experiment with different flavours. Enjoy a delicious lunch on-site and take home your dish to share with family and friends. More information to come soon.
William Angliss Discovery Day
Join us for Discovery Day and explore our state-of-the-art facilities, meet our expert academics and industry trainers, and learn more about our diverse range of courses – from Certificates to Postgraduate degrees – in the specialist areas of Foods, Tourism, Hospitality, and Events. At 555 La Trobe Street, Melbourne. REGISTER NOW
BOX HILL INSTITUTE
Talk & Tours
Before the rush of exam prep begins, Talk & Tours will give students the opportunity to explore potential pathways.
Event details:
Box Hill (Nelson & Elgar Campuses) - Tuesday 3 June, 4pm–7pm
Lilydale Campus - Thursday 5 June, 4pm–7pm
Magnify Music Camp: July 2025
Do you have budding musical maestros aged between 14 and 18 at your school? Magnify Music Camp is back this July and accepting Round 2 applications!
Entry is by audition (video submission), with limited places available.
Round 2 applications close Friday 13 June.
Event details:
• Monday 14 July to Friday 18 July
o 9:30am–4pm (Monday to Thursday)
o 9:30am–7pm (Friday)
Certificate 1 in Work Education
This accredited course is specifically designed for students with an intellectual disability, giving them the confidence to transition into further education and employment. Students will take part in vocational activities to introduce them to different jobs across industries. They will also participate in work placements to practise skills in personal management, problem solving and decision making. Learn more
RICHMOND INSTITUTE INFORMATION SESSIONS
Are you interested in a career in sport? Richmond Football Club together with Swinburne are offering their Dual Diploma in Sport/Leadership and Management and will be conducting information on the following dates:
Monday 7 July, 6.00pm at Richmond Football Club
Tuesday 8 July, 1.00pm at Richmond Football Club
For more information scan the QR code below.
HAWTHORN COLLEGE OF SPORT INFORMATION SESSIONS
Hawthorn College of Sport has been able to confirm their articulation pathway with Deakin University, guaranteeing 8 credit points will be offered for Bachelor of Sport Development and Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) meaning students can start in year two of a degree after completing Hawthorn College of Sport.
Learn more in this free session. REGISTER NOW
VICTORIA POLICE RECENT CHANGES TO EXAM EXEMPTION CRITERIA
Recent changes have expanded the exam exemption criteria for Victoria Police applicants. Applicants may be exempt from the exam if they are currently:
- undertaking a Bachelor of Criminology (or similar) at an Australian, New Zealand or United Kingdom university, and are in their final year of study, or
- a Victorian Public Service (VPS) employee (VPSG3 or above), or
- employed by Victoria Police (all classifications and tenures)
In the last five years they have:
passed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or equivalent in Australia, with an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of 65 or above and a minimum score of 25 in English, or
completed a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in an arts, science, humanities, business or law discipline at an Australian, New Zealand or United Kingdom university, or
were employed in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) on a full-time basis (this exemption does not apply to ADF Reservists)
For further information and exemptions please visit our website.
ARRIVE & THRIVE WEBINAR / CAREER CONVERSATIONS AT HOME
HELPING PARENTS TO HAVE POSITIVE CAREER CONVOS!
Arrive and Thrive is running a public webinar on June 12th at 6.30 pm to support parent around Australia in having more positive career conversations at home. The webinar will share insights for parents to better support their young people in career decisions. Participants will receive a Career Conversation Kit. REGISTER HERE
WPC GROUP
We're thrilled to present our curated hotlist of current apprenticeship and traineeship roles available. Discover diverse opportunities in various industries, including automotive, heavy machinery, horticulture, logistics and business. For more apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities, please click on the link:
https://wpcgroup.workforceone.com.au/job-board/#/jobs
THE BIG MEET 2025 TOP GRADUATE EMPLOYERS!
Visit www.topgraduateemployers.com which showcases 75 employers that provided the most positive experiences for new graduates across professional development, colleague and organisational experience, based on the feedback from graduates themselves! The Top Graduate Employer rankings are the definitive guide to the best places to work for new graduates entering the workforce. For further information on how these lists are created, please click here.