Careers & Pathways

Key VTAC Dates

Find Key Dates & Fee Information Here.

• Mon 3 Aug 2026: VTAC Applications Open
• Fri 18 Sep 2026: Recommended Equity Schemes & Scholarships Supporting Documentation Submission Date 
• Mon 28 Sep 2026, 5pm: Timely Applications Close 
• Fri 9 Oct 2026, 5pm: Equity Schemes and Scholarships Applications Close
• Fri 30 Oct, 5pm: Late applications Close, $166 cost
• Thu 10 Dec 2026, from 7am: VCE Results and ATAR Available
• Sat 12 Dec 2026, 12 noon: Change of Preference for December Round Offers Closes
• Wed 23 Dec 2026: December Round Offers Released 

VTAC - Reminder

Before you begin your holiday/study break, consider submitting and paying for your VTAC application to avoid the higher late application fee. Remember: you can change your course preferences as many times as you like until they are locked on 12 December at 12:00 noon.

Mr Knowles and I will continue to be available throughout Term 4 to provide support and appointments. We will also continue reviewing students' preferences in the background. If we believe you may benefit from reviewing your preferences, we will send you a Teams message or ask you to come and see us.

Ultimately, your preferences are your choice. Our role is simply to ensure that you are aware of all the options available to you so that you can make informed decisions about your future.

Congratulations VM Students!

Congratulations to all of our VM students on completing your formal classes this week. Reaching this milestone is a significant achievement and marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter.

As you prepare to leave school, you may be heading in many different directions. Some of you will move straight into employment, apprenticeships or traineeships, while others may continue your education through TAFE, further training or other pathways. Whatever your next step looks like, remember that there is no single "right" pathway. Success comes from finding the option that aligns with your goals, interests and strengths.

Throughout your VM journey, you have developed valuable skills that employers and training providers look for, including teamwork, communication, problem-solving, initiative and workplace readiness. These skills will support you wherever your future takes you.

While your formal classes have now concluded, it is important to remember that for many students, VET studies will continue throughout Term 4. We encourage you to remain committed to your training, as these qualifications and industry experiences are an important part of your pathway and future career opportunities.

If you are still unsure about your next step, we encourage you to use Term 4 as an opportunity to take advantage of the support and resources still available to you at school. Mr Knowles and Ms Notman remain available to help you explore pathway options, review applications, discuss courses, employment opportunities and apprenticeships, and provide guidance as you make decisions about your future. You don't have to have everything figured out right now, and seeking advice is a positive step towards making informed choices.

Be open to opportunities, keep asking questions and have confidence in the abilities you have developed. The most important thing is to keep moving forward and remain willing to learn and grow.

We are incredibly proud of everything you have achieved and the resilience, determination and commitment you have shown along the way. We wish you all the very best as you take the next step towards your future.

Congratulations, Class of 2026 VM students. Your journey is just beginning, and we can't wait to see where it takes you.

Items in the Career News 11th Sept include - 

• Dates to Diarise in Term 3
• VTAC 2027 Upcoming Key Dates
• News from La Trobe University
  • Undergraduate On-Demand Webinar Series
  • Bachelor of Biomedicine at La Trobe
• News from ANU
  • The ANU Vice-Chancellor Scholars Program
  • Pathway Diplomas
• Interesting Courses at Swinburne
  • Bachelor of Design (Fashion)
  • Bachelor of Biomedical Science
  • Bachelor of Nutrition
• Monash University: VCE Science Exam Revision Events
• Occupational Therapy Degrees in Victoria in 2026
• Physiotherapy Degrees in Victoria in 2026
• Snapshot of Griffiths University in 2026

Items in the Career News 18th Sept include - 

• Dates to Diarise in Term 4
• Reminder: VTAC 2027 Upcoming Key Dates
• Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation 
• Pathways into the Bachelor of Education at Monash
• RMIT: ATAR for on-shore International Students
• Associate Degree of Applied Technologies at Swinburne
• Course Updates at La Trobe University
  • Sport and Exercise Science/Food and Nutrition Double Degree
  • Diploma of Engineering Technology
  • Changes to Prerequisites into Paramedicine
•  New Business Double Degrees at Deakin
  • Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Communication 
  • Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Engineering Course Update from Federation University
• Paramedicine Degrees in Victoria in 2026  
• Courses offered by AIM – Melbourne Campus in 2026
• Snapshot of Photography Studies College (PSC) in 2026 

Careers & Pathways Team

Tanya Notman

tno@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au      

Tim Knowles

kno@wantirnacollege.vic.edu.au

Careers Practitioners

Jennifer Silalahi

VET Administrator

Darren Hoogkamer

Leader of Senior School 

(Pathways & Transition)