Careers News

Here's a summary of the latest Career News updates with the full Careers Newsletter below.

Items in the 6 June 2025 Career News include –

• Dates to Diarise in Term 3
• Studying Marine Science at Deakin University
• Talk & Tours at Box Hill Institute THIS week
• Tech & Trades Experience Day 2025 at RMIT
• Zoos Victoria Careers Expo 2025
• Melbourne Career Expo 2025
• Sports Degrees at Holmesglen Institute
• Film & Television Courses in Victoria in 2025 
• Snapshot of The University of Otago (New Zealand) in 2025

Items in the 13 June 2025 Career News include – 

• Dates to Diarise in Term 3
• Career as Orthotists or Prosthetists
• Accounting and Business Information Technology (Professional) at Swinburne University
• The Difference between Financial Planning, Finance, and Accounting at Deakin University
• Experience a 'Day in the Life' at La Trobe University
• SW Accountants and Advisors: School Leaver and Undergraduate Program 2026
• Global And International Studies Degrees in Victoria in 2025
• Snapshot of The University of Sydney in 2025

La Trobe’s Aspire Early Offer Program now open

At La Trobe, there’s more than one way into uni. The Aspire Early Offer Program gives secondary school students the option to secure an early conditional offer to La Trobe. They have three streams to choose from, so if you've given back to your community, did well in Year 11, or have a strong drive to make a future impact, then you can secure a spot in your dream course before finishing Year 12. Explore your options to find out about the benefits and eligibility to apply. Applications are now open and will close Friday 5 September. Students interested in applying should attend an Aspire webinar to learn about the Aspire pathways and if they’re eligible to apply, the application process and tips they need to ace their application.

Bond University Parent Information Webinar – Tuesday 17 June at 6pm

Bond are hosting an online Parent Information Webinar to provide parents with essential insights into the university experience. This session is designed to help parents understand what makes Bond unique, how to navigate the application process, and the wide range of support services available to students. Webinar topics: All about Bond University, how to apply to Bond, how to accept your offer, accommodation, support services, and life on the Gold Coast. Go here for webinar details and registration.

Victoria Police: Inside the Recruitment Process online webinar – Thursday 19 June at 6pm

Victoria Police are hosting an online information session for members of the community who are:

• thinking of starting an application to join Victoria Police
• currently going through the recruitment process and need more information
• currently in the process of completing an application

This session has been created to guide you through the steps of completing a strong application, with helpful tips and tricks that apply to each stage of the recruitment process. Find out more and register here.

REMINDER: Monash University Business Explorer 2025 – applications close 23 June

Monash's Business Explorer program will be held in the upcoming school holidays on 8 July 2025 and gives senior students studying VCE units hands-on experience in the world of business. Through interactive games, quizzes and case studies, students get to discover the world of start-ups, brands, stock markets and more! 

It will take place at Monash’s Caulfield campus with the day starting at 9:30am and finishing at 3:15pm. They have the option to choose three taster sessions in accounting, banking and finance, economics, analytics, entrepreneurship, management, and marketing to experience on the day. Find out more and register here. 

Academy at Arts Centre Melbourne school holiday programs

High achieving Victorian Government School students are invited to join workshops with working artists, inspiring them and developing skills they can take back to school and beyond. Participants may explore items from the Australian Music Vault or Australian Performing Arts Collective Reveal to see how successful artists bring parts of themselves to the stage. They will also work with staff in The Channel at Arts Centre Melbourne to identify their own strengths.

With workshops covering writing, performance, comedy, character development, theatre making, song writing, dance and design, there is plenty on offer for the next generation of art makers. Workshop offerings change each holiday period and students are encouraged to attend multiple workshops (subject to eligibility) to develop their creative skills. To find out more about the workshops taking place in the upcoming July school holidays and to book tickets click here.

Discover ACU Melbourne Campus Events & Webinar – 8 to 10 July and 16 July

Discover ACU is designed to give you an exciting first taste of specific disciplines, with an opportunity to speak with current ACU students to find out what life is like in your study area.

Explore the campus and its facilities, take part in various workshops, talk to current students, and experience life as an ACU student. Register at Discover ACU to attend the below course specific events.

• Allied Health, Biomedical Science and Sports Science – Tuesday 8 July, 9.45am to 12.00pm 
• Law, Criminology and Business – Wednesday 9 July, 9.45am to 12.00pm 
• Teaching and Education – Wednesday 9 July, 9.45am to 12.00pm 
• Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine – Thursday 10 July, 9.45am to 12.00pm

ACU will also host a webinar on Wednesday 16 July at 6pm to provide students with more information on ACU’s entry and pathway options, including the ACU Guarantee early offer program, key dates and how to apply. Plus, webinar attendees will hear from current students about their journeys. Register here.

Australian Institute of Music holiday workshops: Creative Tech OR State & Songcraft – 10 to 11 July

AIM’s Creative Tech holiday workshop is designed for high school students interested in Electronic Music. Created for students in Years 9-12, the two-day electronic workshops provide incredible opportunities to experience creating and performing mentored by AIM’s own accomplished industry and Ableton-certified professionals. Over 2 days students will work with AIM’s audio industry professionals to learn electronic music skills in AIM’s state-of-the-art facilities. During the workshop, they will guide students to navigate all things audio, electronic music, and composing using DAW. Find out more and register here.

AIM’s Stage & Songcraft school holiday workshop is designed for high school students interested in music performance & songwriting. Created for students in Years 9-12, the two-day music workshops provide incredible opportunities to experience playing, writing, and performing music, mentored by AIM’s own accomplished musicians and educators. Find out more and register here.

Swinburne Innovation in Action school holiday program – Friday 11 July

In the upcoming July school holidays Swinburne University of Technology is running a 1-day program based at their Hawthorn campus where Year 10 - 12 students are given the knowledge and tools they need to come up with brilliant new ideas to solve real-world problems. In this free program students will:

• Visit Swinburne’s Hawthorn Campus and identify a problem they’d like to solve, framed by the UN Sustainable Development Goals
• Work together with their peers to build a prototype solution for your chosen problem
• Level up your learning through hands-on, interactive workshops that focus on teamwork, design thinking, problem solving and communication
• Have fun!

Interested students are to complete this Signup Form.

AIT Open day 2025 – Saturday 12 July, 10am to 2pm

Academy of Interactive Technology’s Open Day is perfect for those wanting to explore the endless opportunities available in the growing creative industries and to get your questions answered for the Feb 2026 intake. On the day you'll enjoy:

• Exploring the Careers and Courses: Discover AIT degrees plus insights into careers and study paths.
• Hands-On Creative Workshops: Watch live demos led by AIT expert educators
• A Guided Campus Tour: Explore AIT’s campus and the state-of-the-art facilities
• Discovering AIT Facilities: Experience AIT’s well equipped Post Production Studio and Green Screen Room
• Chatting with AIT Experts: Engage with course advisors, educators and current students to have all your questions answered.

For event details and to register click here.