Careers
Bairnsdale Secondary College is committed to delivering high quality career development services. We are active participants in our local community and have strong links with local industry, education providers and the Gippsland East Local Learning and Employment Network. Our dedicated Career Practitioners are qualified members of the Australian Centre for Career Education and actively support our students in exploring their future career options through a range of tailored services, programs and activities:
Career Counselling Career Action Plans
OHS Programs Work Experience Program
Structured Workplace Learning Vocational Education and Training
School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships Morrisby Assessment Program
Guest Speakers Incursions
Excursions Newsletters
Career Lessons Resume Writing
Job Applications VTAC Support
Angela Wren - angela.wren@education.vic.gov.au- 8.30am-4.00pm (Monday-Friday)
Compass and Careers Website Newsfeeds
Student communication about careers and opportunities are updated via the Compass newsfeed pages, and the Bairnsdale Secondary College Careers Website (through Study Work Grow).
Career events, excursions, apprenticeship/traineeship opportunities, guest speakers, etc. are shared with students via these alerts, so please keep an eye out for the latest opportunities.
Bairnsdale Secondary College – Study Work Grow Education
Yrs 10/11 Federation University Experience Day
Open Days 2025
Universities all over Australia are opening their doors to prospective students, this is your chance to have a look at what's on offer and get your questions answered!
Please find attached the 2025 Open Days Guide which contains:
An overview of open days
- Learn all about what open days are and who they are for
- See the benefits of attending
- Find out the important things you need to know in advance (there’s a checklist for this included)
A list of upcoming events
- Find open day events happening in your State or Territory across Australia
- Handy links that take you straight to the registration page for each university open day
3 printable checklists
- Plan for before, during, and after the day
- Make the most of any events and solidify your future plans
Follow the link for a comprehensive listing of Victorian University Open Days - Open Days – Study Work Grow Education
VTAC - Year 12 - Tertiary Education Applications
Year 12 students interested in entering into tertiary education are currently completing their Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) applications. Students should keep an eye on the Compass Newsfeed for important updates and information from VTAC. Please remember the deadline to pay on time for $80 is 29th September, after this date the payment will increase to $160 for late applications and then to $200 for very late applications.
Deakin University Guaranteed ATARs Lowered
We are pleased to share that Deakin Guaranteed ATARs have just been lowered further! Many courses in the program now provide even more opportunity for students to reach their study and career goals and access the university education they deserve.
Eligible students from under-represented cohorts can access these lower ATARs, giving them greater certainty, reducing stress, and providing the best chance of getting into the course they really want at the #1 Victorian uni for graduate employment.
Eligibility
Australian Year 12 students are eligible for the Deakin Guaranteed ATAR if they:
• attend a Deakin under-represented school Under-represented schools
• live or study in a regional or remote home or school location
• are of Indigenous Australian descent.
How to access the program
Students should apply for their preferred Deakin courses through VTAC, remain opted-in for the ‘personal information and location’ category, review their VTAC application, and submit.
Find your future | Deakin Guaranteed ATAR
Apprenticeship/Traineeship Opportunities
Job Board
Job Spotlight
