CAREERS &
PATHWAYS
University of Melbourne Goulburn Valley Tertiary Information Day
The University of Melbourne’s Dookie and Shepparton campuses will open as part of the Goulburn Valley Tertiary Information Day on Sunday 10 August 2025.
The School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences Dookie campus, welcomes visitors from 10am to 1pm to explore:
- Tertiary education opportunities
- Campus tours, including the Indigenous native garden, agrivoltaics system, robotic dairy, and shearing and wool handling facilities
Melbourne Medical School’s Department of Rural Health campus in Shepparton welcomes visitors from 11am to 4pm, offering:
- Campus tours, including study spaces, accommodation, simulation lab, and interactive activities
- A Yarn Up session for First Nations students, focused on exploring university pathways and available support
- General course information
La Trobe and GOTAFE’s Shepparton campuses will also be hosting events on the same day, showcasing a wide range of educational pathways available across the Goulburn Valley.
Shuttle buses will run every hour between the Fryers and Graham Street campuses and language support will be available in Dari, Swahili and Arabic.
More information and a planner of each institution’s activities can be found via the link below:
UniMelb Open Day - FREE buses
FREE BUSES will be running from the Goulburn Valley for students and family members to the UniMelb Open Day at the Parkville and Southbank campuses on Sunday 17 August.
Pick up and drop off will be at Cobram, Kyabram, Shepparton and Seymour. Buses will depart from 6:30am/7am and return at approximately 7pm.
Everyone intending to take the bus must reserve a bus ticket; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings can be made via the link below:
UniMelb Open Day 2025!
From biomechanics to biology, Plato to 3D printing, Open Day is where curiosity meets hands-on discovery.
Tour labs, learning spaces and accommodation, get stuck into creative workshops, quiz our lecturers and explore everything from ancient artefacts to AI - this is your chance to experience what it's really like to study, live and thrive at Melbourne.
Open Day runs from 10am-4pm. Visit the event website to discover what's on and how you can make the most of your day. We recommend that you register to access the Open Day event planner - here you can view the full program and create a personalised schedule for the day so you know where to be and when: openday.unimelb.edu.au
GMLLEN upcoming events
Following the success of the 2024 event, we’re thrilled to welcome back the Allied Health Futures Forum!
This unique opportunity brings together over 20 Allied Health professionals in one space, giving students the chance to engage directly, ask questions, explore different career paths, and build their understanding of the many roles within the allied health sector.
You’ll also be able to connect with a wide range of universities and training providers, including Melbourne University, Swinburne, La Trobe, Torrens University, Victoria University, Deakin, GOTAFE—and many more—to explore your study options and plan your pathway into the profession.
WHERE: GV Hotel
WHEN: 27 August
TIME: 6pm – 7.30pm
Please register via the Eventbrite link so we can keep a track of registration
Allied Health Professionals and Universities in the same room at the same time, come connect and ask all those pressing questions before you choose your pathway.
GMLLEN is proud to present the first-ever Engineering Futures Forum in Shepparton!
This exciting event offers students the chance to connect with engineers from a wide range of disciplines—Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Environmental, and many more.
Discover how these fields intersect across industries and explore the diverse career opportunities available in the Goulburn region.
You’ll also have the chance to speak with leading universities about study pathways, including Melbourne University, La Trobe, Swinburne, Monash, Charles Sturt, Deakin—and others.
WHERE: GV Hotel
WHEN: 28 August
TIME: 5:30pm – 7pm
Please register via the Eventbrite link so we can keep a track of registration
University Open Days
La Trobe Aspire Early Offer Program
What’s the Aspire Early Offer Program?
At La Trobe, there’s more than one way into uni. The Aspire Early Offer Program gives students the option to secure an early conditional offer to La Trobe before finishing Year 12. With Aspire, you’ll have the option to gain an offer into a wide range of course options across our campuses. No matter if you’re studying in Melbourne, regionally in Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Mildura and Shepparton, or online – Aspire can set you up with an early offer into your dream course at uni.
Aspire streams
Aspire has 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.
Aspire applications for all three streams close at 11:59pm on Friday 5 September (so you do have plenty of time to apply before VTAC opens on 28 July in Term 3).
For more information, visit https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire?cid=edm%3Aacs%3Anan%3Ainf&deliveryName=DM94067
Defence Work Experience Program
The Defence Work Experience Program provides young Australians with an interest in a Defence career, the opportunity to gain exposure to a range of job roles available within the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Australian Public Service (APS).
Defence work experience activities are designed to be hands-on and interactive so that young people can make informed career decisions. Defence is committed to providing a national work experience program designed to:
- demonstrate the wide variety of interesting careers available within Defence
- promote Defence as an employer of choice
- and assist in the development of the skills of young Australians.
Opportunities are available for secondary students and participantsmust be 15 years of age or over at the time of the placement.
Find a placement
Available Defence work experience placements throughout the year are advertised on the Defence Work Experience Program Jobs List.
Each placement includes an information pack that provides details of the activities you may participate in, any special conditions of the placement, and the eligibility/assessment criteria and application link.
Victorian Skills Authority (VSA) launches new, free online resource
Please click on the link below to view a helpful flyer with information about the VSA's new website which provides insights into training and skills for high-demand industries across Victoria, future skills needs, career success stories and connections to support services.
Are you planning a career in medicine?
Preparing for the highly competitive field of medicine starts well before you enter university. Embarking on a career in medicine is a long-term commitment. It's important to stay motivated by your passion for the field and to balance your academic pursuits with activities that support your wellbeing and personal interests.
Attached is a list of advice for Year 9-12 students aiming for a career in medicine.
Please book a careers appointment with Belinda or Naomi if you need further information.
Do you want to know more about about careers in the
Navy, Army and Air Force?
Speak with current serving personnel at the upcoming information session and ask your questions - is a career in the Australian Defence Force for you?
It is highly recommended you book as soon as possible to avoid missing out as places are strictly limited. Click here to register!
If you are considering joining the Australian Defence Forces (Army), applications are now open for the January, 2025 intake for Army Officer training at the Royal Military College (RMC).
For more information, visit: https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/the-adf/army?page-tabs=training&training-section-tab=officer-training
Please book a careers appointment with Belinda or Naomi if you need further assistance.
Click below to find the job details under
FOR STUDENTS > VACANCIES & OPPORTUNITIES
on the careers website.
Please book a careers appointment with Belinda or Naomi if you need further assistance with applying.
Our careers booking system is now open!
Please find the instructions on how to book a careers appointment in the link below.
Please go to St Anne's College Kialla careers website to make your booking.
Use the Term 3 booking EVENT CODE - ppfcp
The booking code can always be located on the careers website (please see instructions via the link below).
IMPORTANT -
*Please indicate if a parent is attending when booking.
*If making multiple appointments please DO NOT delete your previous appointments as these are kept for school record purposes.
Please speak with Belinda or Naomi should you have any questions.
Please visit the links below for all up to date St Anne's College careers information.
ST ANNE'S COLLEGE CAREERS WEBSITE
Please book a careers appointment with Belinda or Naomi if you need further information.
