Careers & Pathways
Employment Projections
In these times of uncertainty surrounding employment projection, it is important for both students and parents to understand that the current job market is indeed quite positive. In fact, the following snapshot of the labour market should offer hope for students following either a University or a TAFE pathway once they complete their senior education.
The occupation major groups projected to experience the highest employment growth over the next 5 and 10 years include:
Professionals (projected to grow by 456,900 persons or 11.6% to 2030 and by 845,300 persons or 21.4% to 2035). The occupations that are projected to have the strongest employment growth over the decade are mostly those in the health therapy area, with Physiotherapists (rising 33.6%) the most significant.
Managers (projected to grow by 143,400 persons or 7.7% to 2030 and by 279,600 people or 14.9% to 2035). The occupations that are projected to have the strongest employment growth over the decade are: Health and Welfare Services Managers (27.1%), ICT Managers (25.5%) and Research and Development Managers (22.8%).
Community and Personal Service Workers (projected to grow by 122,000 persons or 7.1% to 2030 and by 236,100 people or 13.7% to 2035). The fastest growth is projected in occur in Dental Assistants (26.%), Nursing Support and Personal Care Workers (24.7%) and Ambulance Officers and Paramedics (22.6%).
For the full employment projection report, please click here. Occupation shortage information can be found here.
Reminder - Year 10 Work Experience
Work experience for Year 10 students is happening in week three of term 3 (Monday 27th July - Friday 31st July) and there are still many students who are yet to find a placement and/or complete their forms. If you are struggling to find a place, please contact me as soon as possible, as we may be able to provide support. Once you have secured a placement, please email through the contact name and email address of the employer and I will send a form out.
Upcoming Events
The best way for students to research and plan for their futures is to experience things for themselves. Please read through the following opportunities carefully and register for anything that is of interest. Most of these activities are free to participate in.
What’s on | Relevant to: | When? | Further information and registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson Education Global Education Summit | Students in Years 9 - 12 interested in studying in the USA | Sunday 31May | |
| Study & Play USA webinar | Students in Years 9 - 12 interested in studying in the USA | Monday 8 June, 8pm | |
| A Day at Melbourne | Students in Years 9 - 12 interested in studying at the University of Melbourne | 9 July (Years 11-12) 10 July (Years 9-10) | Registrations opening soon |
| RMIT Tech & Trades Day | Year 10 - 12 students interested in pursuing a trade | 8 July | |
Melbourne University: Girls’ Programming Network | Female students in Years 8 - 12 who are interested in computer programming | Saturday 29 August Saturday 10 October | |
| Melbourne University - Hands on Design | Year 9 - 12 students interested in design & architecture | 30 September | |
| Monash Business Explorer | Year 11 & 12 students interested in Business & Commerce | 1 July | |
| Monash University Experience days: Design and Architecture | Year 10 - 12 students interested in design and architecture | 30 June 1 July | |
| A Day in the Life of a Latrobe student | Students in Years 10 - 12 | Tuesday 30 June | |
| A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student | Years 10 - 12 | September holidays | |
| Camp SEEK 2026 | Girls and non-binary students in Years 9 & 10 | 21 – 24 September | |
| RMIT Campus Tours | Years 10 - 12 | Various dates | |
| Melbourne University campus tours | Years 10 - 12 | Various dates | |
| Swinburne University campus tours | Years 10 - 12 | Various dates | |
| Discover Monash Course Information Series | Years 10 -12 | Various dates throughout 2026 |
Tertiary Open Days
Below is a list of the dates for the tertiary open days for 2026. As you can see, August is incredibly busy for open days, so I advise that if you are a student in Year 10 or 11, you start early and attend some of the institutions that may be of interest, so that you don’t run out of time trying to attend them all in Year 12! I will continue to update the table as more institutions publish their dates, and registration for open day information can be made by clicking on the link in the table.
| Institution | Dates |
|---|---|
| Australian Catholic University | Melbourne campus: 9 August Ballarat campus: 23 August |
| Box Hill Institute | Box Hill: Tuesday 3 June Lilydale: Thursday 5 June |
| Deakin University | Geelong campuses: Sunday 16 August Warrnambool campus: Sunday 2 August Melbourne campus: Sunday 23 August |
| Federation University | Gippsland campus: 9 August Berwick campus: 16 August Mt Helen campus: 23 August |
| Holmesglen | Thursday 18 June |
| La Trobe University | Melbourne campus: Sunday 2 August Bendigo campus: Sunday 23 August |
| Monash University | Peninsula campus: Saturday 1 August Caulfield campus: Saturday 1 August Clayton campus: Sunday 2 August Parkville campus: Sunday 16 August |
| RMIT | Bundoora campus: Sunday 2 August Brunswick campus: Sunday 9 August City campus: Sunday 9 August Point Cook/Bendigo: Sunday 16 August |
| Swinburne University of Technology | Sunday 26 July |
| University of Melbourne | Sunday 16 August |
| Victoria University | Footscray Park and Sunshine campuses: Sunday 16 August City campus: Sunday 30 August |
Additional Resources
Please take some time to explore the Careers and Pathways page on HT Connect. You will find links to the VTAC course search page and the Career Bullseyes, as well as information on various courses, gap years, non-ATAR pathways and much more. There is even a jobs board to help with finding a casual job!
Ms Alison Howard
Career Pathways Advisor