Careers News

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

Items in the 14 February 2025 Career News include – 

• Dates to Diarise in Term 1
• Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
• Discover Medicine Webinar – Monash University
• University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) for 2026 entry
• News from ANU
  • Tuckwell Scholarship for 2026 (Yr12s)
  • ANU Open Day 2025
• News from University of Melbourne
  • New major in the Bachelor of Commerce
  • Where can a Bachelor of Biomedicine take me?
  • On-demand video library
• What is a Freelance Journalist?
• Career as a Biomedical Engineer
• Career as an Anthropologist
• Arts Degrees in Victoria in 2025
• Snapshot - Blue Mountains Hotel Management School in 2025

Maria Island Marine Biology Experience – applications close 24 February

The University of Tasmania runs a practical learning experience unit for students studying year 11 and 12. In 2025, this predominately field-based unit will run from 21 to 27 April with 5 days on picturesque Maria Island on the Tasmanian East Coast. The unit is open to 24 students and is designed to engage, challenge, excite and inspire you through a hands-on marine science program. It will encourage students to explore issues threatening biodiversity as well as the productivity of the marine system. Climate change, invasive species, pollution, debris and their associated social and economic impacts will be covered. Click here to find out more about this UTAS program, what’s included for the cost, and how to apply.

Monash Information Evening at Caulfield campus – Tuesday 4 March at 6:30pm

Monash knows that choosing a university is a big decision. Monash Information Evenings are the perfect opportunity to have your questions answered on everything you wanted to know about undergraduate study at Monash. You’ll hear about:

• their ten diverse study and discipline areas
• undergraduate course types, such as our comprehensive and specialist courses, double degrees and pathway programs
• international opportunities, including study abroad and overseas tours
• how to apply – everything you need to know about VTAC, key dates and deadlines
• scholarships and fees
• SEAS and the Monash Guarantee
• accommodation options, both on and off-campus.

Register here.

UniSC Best Field Trip in the World 2025 – entries close 9 March 

University of the Sunshine Coast's award-winning Best Field Trip competition is open to Year 11 and 12 students Australia wide. It is a four-day adventure taking place from 10 to 13 April, exploring world-heritage wonders and hanging out with UniSC staff and students as well as some sporting superstars. The prize includes:

• Return travel from your residing destination
• All transfers, accommodation and meals
• Tickets to an NRL game at Suncorp Stadium
• Kayaking tour and overnight at Noosa
• Sightseeing and overnight stay at K’gari

UniSC know the best memory is a shared memory, so each winner will be able to bring along a friend! Entrants to the competition must submit a 100-word entry which responds to the question: What do you think life after high school will be like? For details about what this field trip entails click here and visit the full itinerary. Read the Terms and Conditions of Entry for important info including details about Competition entry. 

ANU Open Day 2025 – Saturday 29 March, 9am to 3pm

Are you considering study at The Australian National University and want to visit their campus in Canberra? ANU’s Open day is your chance to discover new passions and world-class teaching and research. Immerse yourself in ANU’s supportive community and learn how ANU will prepare you for exciting careers. What to expect:

• Dive deeper into degrees at information sessions
• Connect with experts and students at the Study Options Expo
• Take a campus tour
• Explore student accommodation
• Wander around the campus and discover ANU’s welcoming community

To find out more about this on-campus event and to register go to: ANU Open Day.

Yagilaith 2025 – applications close 17 April

Hosted by Murrup Barak, Yagilaith (meaning ‘learning’ in WoiWurrung) is an opportunity for Year 11 and Year 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students on an ATAR pathway in any state/territory to experience what studying at the University of Melbourne is like and live at a residential college. 

Yagilaith is run over 5 days during the Victorian July school holidays on Monday 7 July to Friday 11 July 2025. There is no cost to participate – all expenses are covered including accommodation, food and flights to Melbourne. Places are limited! Visit here for detailed information about this opportunity, the eligibility requirements, application process and application link.

Australian Defence Force (ADF) Careers

The ADF offers over 300 roles across 10 different categories. These consist of a wide range of specialist military positions, support roles, traditional and technical trades and professions that range from medicine to engineering. Many of these jobs will suit students from diverse backgrounds and those who are not thought of as likely candidates for the ADF. These jobs are focused on the future, aimed at those who are looking to make the most of their Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths skills. Students are encouraged to browse Careers by Category and attend their Upcoming Events to find out more about a career in the ADF.

Mindsets and habits to support Year 12s

The following article published in The Conversation and written by Steven Lewis, ACU Associate Professor of Comparative Education provides some helpful tips for Year 12 students: Take breaks, research your options and ditch your phone: how to take care of yourself during Year 12