Compass Newsfeeds

Student communication about careers and opportunities are updated via the Compass newsfeed pages.

Career events, excursions, apprenticeship/traineeship opportunities, guest speakers, are shared with students via these alerts, so please keep an eye out for the latest opportunities.

Job Opportunities

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Events

Victorian Careers & Employment Expo - Thursday 14th March - Melbourne Showgrounds

Victorian Careers & Employment Expo is open from March 14 to 16, 2024 at the Melbourne Showgrounds. The Expo will showcase over 130 organisations and employers with career opportunities for all ages.

Victorian Careers & Employment Expo (careersemploymentexpo.com.au)

Top questions to ask at a careers expo - Study Work Grow

The following events are not Bairnsdale Secondary College events.

Charles Sturt University - Explore Days - 5th - 26th March

Are you in Year 10, 11 or 12? Then Explore Day is your chance to check out what life at Charles Sturt University is like. Keen to check out where you’ll be staying? Take a look at the accommodation and tour the campus, chat with students and get the lowdown from lecturers. There’s even a free lunch and a swag bag of goodies. But the best bit about Explore Day? It’s all about you! Pick which interactive session/s interests you, book your spot and then get set for some hands-on learning – and a whole lot of fun. Each of the Explore Day campuses will run different sessions on everything from arts to vet science, so there’s lots for you to explore.

Explore day - Study (csu.edu.au)

UNSW - Year 12 Medicine Information Evening - March 12th

Are you interested in a career in medicine?

Start your medical career at one of the top medical schools in the world. Studying the Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine at UNSW will provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical experiences you need to launch your career as a medical professional.

UNSW’s Medicine Information Evening, for current year 12 students, will provide insight into the dynamic blend of hands-on clinical experiences and research-focused learning that you will be immersed in as a UNSW Medicine student. You’ll also find out detailed information on the application and admissions process for 2025 entry, including special entry schemes such as Rural, Gateway and Indigenous Entry Schemes.

Join us online where you will hear from our expert panel of academic staff, current students and advisors, and get all of your UNSW Medicine questions answered.

UNSW Year 12 Medicine Information Evening | UNSW Sydney

International School of Colour and Design (ISCD) - Interior Design Info Session - March 14

Our interior design info sessions are a great way to explore the foundations of design and discover if a career in interior design is for you.

Join from anywhere, ask questions in real-time.

ISCD | Info Session Registration

Australian National University, Canberra

RRR (Regional, Rural, Remote) students - why choose ANU? - March 12th Hear from other regional students who will share their stories, talk about why they chose to come to ANU, and tell you about what to expect from life at ANU. RRR students: why choose ANU? | The Australian National University
OPEN DAY - 16th March
ANU Open Day is an annual event for prospective students and their families to explore the University. You can tour the campus, attend information sessions and talk to staff about degrees. Chat with current students, too. Open Day is your chance to find your place at ANU.
ANU Open Day - ANU

Victoria Police Academy, Glen Waverley - 16th March

This event is the first of its kind and will be a fantastic experience for any student considering a career with Victoria Police. The Expo will include a tour of the grounds, and multiple interactive experiences that will help attendees gain insight into what life at the Victoria Police Academy would be like.

Collarts Creative Course & Careers Expo - 19th-21st March

This year, Collarts are launching the CREATIVE COURSE & CAREERS EXPO, a three-day evening experience so you can discover their courses outside of work and school hours.

From Tuesday 19th to Thursday 21st March, you can:

→ TOUR CAMPUSES: each day, a different campus will be open for you to explore

→ MEET OUR COMMUNITY: chat one-on-one with experienced lecturers, current students + successful alumni

→ DISCOVER CAREERS: learn how to upskill in your current career or change directions

→ FIND FLEXIBILITY: uncover our different delivery modes to find the one that suits you

→ STAY FULL: free snacks and beverages provided

Course and Career Expo (collarts.edu.au)

Monash University - Year 10 Discovery Day - April 5, - Easter Holidays

Have you been thinking about your future – what you should study, how to get the best study outcomes, and what it's like to be a Monash student? Year 10 Discovery Day is for you! Participate in these interactive faculty workshops and attend information sessions that are designed to ignite your curiosity, fuel your aspirations, and guide you through the next steps that lead to a bright and promising future at Monash. There will even be custom-tailored sessions for your parents or guardians. Monash understands the importance they play in your education journey and they want them to be as prepared as they can be to help you reach your academic goals! Follow the link for further information. Find out more

Australian Institute of Music (AIM) - School Holiday Workshops

- AIM – Music Theatre

April 8 to 9

AIM’s holiday workshop is designed for high school students interested in Music Theatre. Created for students in Years 9-12, the two-day Music Theatre workshops provide incredible opportunities to experience performing and being mentored by AIM’s own accomplished industry professionals.

Music Theatre Workshop | MELB Campus | 8/9 April (aim.edu.au)

- AIM – Performance & Songwriting

April 11

AIM’s new school 2-Day Holiday Workshop is designed for high school students interested in music performance & songwriting. Created for students in Years 9-12, this 2-day music workshop provides incredible opportunities to experience playing, writing, and performing music, mentored by AIM’s own accomplished musicians and educators.

School Holiday Workshop - Performance & Songwriting | MELB (aim.edu.au)

Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE)

Information Evening - March 13th
Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, film, 3D animation and visual effects at the AIE Information Evening. The evening will include presentations on different areas of industry to get into as well as information about AIE full-time and part-time courses and entry requirements. We will be showing off AIE student work and our staff and teachers will be available to chat with you about our courses and how AIE can get you into a creative career.
Information Evening | Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE)
Industry Experience Day - School Holiday Program - 11th April
AIE’s Industry Experience Day is a great opportunity for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to learn about local and international game development, 3D animation and visual effects industries. Students will get the opportunity to learn about the different pathways into the industry and what should be in a portfolio. You will be able to get creative in practical workshops using industry-standard 3D animation and game development tools. The sessions are run by industry professionals who have worked on some blockbuster games and films. Everything is provided for you to participate in the hands-on workshops, and you will be using the same software that is used in the industry.
Industry Experience Day | Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE)

Australian Catholic University (ACU) Ballarat - School Holiday Programs - April 12th

Free events tailored to your study areas of interest; these sessions will give you an insight into life as a university student. Take part in hands-on workshops, tour the facilities and hear from current students about a rewarding career in the following areas:

- Discover Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy at ACU Ballarat

Discover OccupationalTherapy and Physiotherapy at ACU Ballarat

- Discover Nursing and Paramedicine at ACU Ballarat

Discover Nursing and Paramedicine at ACU Ballarat

- Discover Education and Arts at ACU Ballarat

Discover Education and Arts at ACU Ballarat

Holmesglen Institute - Open Day - 18th April

Open Day is a great opportunity for you to meet with teachers, explore our campuses and study facilities, and get a feel for Holmesglen life. Our sessions include presentations, tours and Q&As – perfect for helping you map out your future study and career plans. Plus, our friendly team is also available to help you apply on the day.

Open days (holmesglen.edu.au)

Australian College of the Arts (Collarts) Open Day 2024 - May 11

Collarts invites you to come and experience all things Collarts life: from their passion for creativity, close community, state-of-the-art facilities, expert faculty, and more.

Up-skill in a creative workshop
Learn more about the industry in a live panel
Meet Collarts students and staff
Visit one of the open campuses on the day
Get an inside look into all the course

Follow the link for further information - Find out more

Medicine and Dentistry - University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)

Do you want to study Medicine or Dentistry? The UCAT test is a compulsory entry requirement for many Australian Universities. The UCAT test is a 2-hour, multiple choice, computer-based test. It consists of 5 separately timed subjects which assess a range of abilities identified by university medical and dental schools as important.

Work Experience

Work Experience (WE)/Structured Workplace learning (SWL)/School Based Apprenticeships/Traineeships (SBAT)

Work experience is available to students that are 15 years old+.

SWL is available to students doing a VET Course in their VCE/VM Pathway.

SBAT’s are available to Year 10-12 students through our Headstart Program (Aaron Patten) by application and availability only.

Work Experience Opportunities

Please ensure you have considered the travel time and distance to and from your home as well as accommodation BEFORE you apply for any work experience placements. Please let careers know if you will be applying for any opportunities listed.

CFA District Mechanical Officer - Work Experience (15+)

East Gippsland Shire Council - Work Experience (15+)

East Gippsland Shire Council (EGSC) would like to extend an offer to students during 2024 to attend their workplace and obtain a career/learning opportunity via the Work Experience/Work Placement Program.

The easiest and most efficient way for EGSC to process any application requests is for the students to complete an application form and return it to hrtraining@egipps.vic.gov.au

They will then advise within one week, whether the business unit has capacity to accept the applicant.

Tata Consultancy Services' (TCS) - goIT Girls (Female students, years 10 and 11, 15+)

goIT Girls work experience program is challenging stereotypes and inspiring women in STEM. The week-long program will have students learn all about the growing number of jobs available in fields of STEM as problem solvers and technology professionals. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with and be mentored by inspiring senior executives from the tech industry. They are empowering students in Australia and New Zealand with the skills they need to be ready for the workplace of the future. The aim is to provide insight into the technology industry and challenge gender as well as occupational stereotypes.

Melbourne – 13 May – 16 May

Melbourne – 21 October – 24 October

Registrations now open - Goit (tcsapps.com)

Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) - Work Experience (year 10-12 students, 15+)

The AIE Work Experience Program is a great way for secondary school students in years 10 to 12 to learn about the interactive entertainment and digital industries. The week will open the door to the range of career possibilities in the industry and allow students to get hands-on with the tools of the trade.

The Work Experience Program runs from 10am to 4pm over the course of a week and encompasses a range of activities including 3D animation, programming, designing and much more.

Dates available (all during school holiday periods):

- 8th-12th April

- 1st-5th July

- 8th-12th July

- 23rd-26th September

- 30th September-4th October

To register your interest now please fill out the form on the following link - Work Experience Melbourne | Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE)

Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary - Work Experience (year 9 & 10 students,15+)

Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary offers engaging Work Experience placements for students in Year 9 and Year 10. Their Work Experience Program is designed to foster new skills in young people, create an awareness and appreciation of the conservation and biodiversity management industry and demonstrate the breadth of career opportunities in environmental science, research and education.

Successful applicants may assist in the following areas of the Sanctuary:

land management
plant production
education
biodiversity
marketing, promotion & interpretation
office & administration
workshops & tours

The Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary cannot offer any opportunities to work with animals.

Work Experience placements run for one week from Monday to Friday on pre-selected dates throughout the year. Normal working hours are from 9.30 am until 4.00 pm. As part of your placement, you will be required to undertake some structured learning activities.

There are 4 places available for each of the placement weeks. A maximum of two students can come from the same school for the same placement week.

These dates are subject to change based on other Sanctuary activities happening at the time.

Term (2024)	Date
Term 2	29th April-3rd May (1 spot left)
Term 3	26th-30th August (1 spot left)
Term 4	21st-25 October (3 spots left)

More info and how to apply here - Secondary school students, Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary, Get involved, La Trobe University

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) - Work Experience (15+)

MSO Work Experience offers students an opportunity for meaningful, well-rounded engagement with MSO as a major performing arts company, as well as the arts sector more broadly.

Placements are run in a group format, with a strong focus on arts administration. During their time with the MSO, students will have the opportunity to meet with musicians and staff, mix with MSO’s industry-leading artistic planning team, observe orchestral rehearsals and explore Melbourne’s arts precinct.

Most of all, students will come away from their placement with a broad understanding of the role played by the MSO – as a cornerstone of Melbourne’s rich cultural heritage – in the Victorian and Australian performing arts industries.

How to apply: MSO welcome applications by all students attending Secondary School in Victoria aged 15 years+ as of the placement date. The MSO can accept up to 30 students per placement which run for three days:

Tuesday 27 August to Thursday 29 August 2024, 10.00am-4.00pm

For more info and to apply go to Work experience | Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (mso.com.au)

Victorian Opera - Work Experience (year 10 students, 15+)

Applications for Victorian Opera’s 2024 Work Experience Program are now open. This will close Friday 19 April 2024, 5.00pm, unless places are filled prior to this date. Their Work Experience Program gives Year 10 students the chance to work with other like-minded students whilst being mentored by leading professionals in the performing arts industry. At the conclusion of the week, students present their own production plan to the Company Executive, covering design, direction, company management and budget.

The 2024 Work Experience Program will run from Monday 22 July to Friday 26 July (Week 2, Term 3), coinciding with the last week of studio rehearsals of their Grand Lyric Opera, La Rondine by Puccini.

For more information and how to apply, go to Work Experience - Victorian Opera

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) of Medical Research (Year 10 students, 15+)

Under WEHI'S Secondary School Work Experience Program, students will have a unique opportunity to learn about careers in medical research by participating in a five-day program of research activities with their scientific teams. The program will give students direct experience working in medical research. As well as hands-on experience in the lab, the program also includes group workshops devoted to laboratory skills and safety, research ethics and science communication. Up to 24 students will be selected for each of two week-long intakes (17-21 June 2024 and 16-20 September 2024). The program is capped at 24 students for each intake to maximise access to key lab equipment and deliver a quality learning experience. The program will take place at the WEHI Parkville Campus.

Key dates: Applications open Monday 4 March and will close 5pm Friday 15 March. Successful student applicants notified early April.

Work experience | WEHI

Deakin University – Laboratory Science (Year 10 students, 15+)

This Program is designed for year 10 students who are interested in science, giving them an opportunity to experience laboratory science in a hands-on environment.

Program Focus – A weeklong work experience program offered to high achieving year 10 students who are passionate about science, preferable in molecular biology/cell science. Students will experience laboratory science in a hands-on and demonstrative environment. The program will include participation in micro-molecular techniques, invertebrate and vertebrate biology, chemistry practicals, tracking and mapping using GPS/GIS, ecological survey techniques and more.

Date: 27th – 31st May, 2024

Time: 9:00am-4:30pm

Location: Melbourne Burwood Campus

Capacity: capped at 36 students (2 per school)

Applications now open - Laboratory Science Work Experience | Deakin

Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) (Cyber Security and Robotics) – Work Experience (year 11 & 12 students)

The ASD work experience program is for Year 11–12 students at the Australian Cyber Security Centre. The program focuses on students who are considering further studies in a STEM-related field.

The week-long program offers you an opportunity to extend your knowledge and skills through practical challenges.

Students who enjoy discovering how technology works are considered favourably over those who use technology.

All placements are in Canberra. Students from interstate are encouraged to apply. Interstate students will receive assistance with travel (transportation) costs. Interstate students are responsible for their own accommodation.

Upcoming work experience program dates:

Session 3: 1 July 2024 – 5 July 2024

Session 4: 8 July 2024 – 12 July 2024

Applications are open Friday 19th April at 9am, and close Sunday 19th May at 11:30pm. For more information go to I'm starting my career | Australian Signals Directorate (asd.gov.au)

Defence Work Experience Placements 2024 (15+)

The Defence Work Experience team has some exciting opportunities for students in Victoria. Please apply for these opportunities via the following website - Jobs List - Defence Work Experience (nga.net.au)

Introduction to Defence Assistance Program (DAP)

A program designed specifically for students with disability
Location: Victoria Barrack’s, 256 – 308 St Kilda Rd, Southbank 3006
Placement Date: 30 April 2024
Application closes: 10 March 2024 11:30pm
Link to apply: Defence Assistance Program (DAP)

Introduction to Navy: HMAS Cerberus (Overnight Placement)

A program aimed for students interested in a Navy career, (Overnight Placement) open to VIC, SA and TAS students.
Location: HMAS Cerberus (Victoria)
Placement Dates: 28 – 30 May 2024
Application closes: 24 March 2024 11:30pm
Link to apply: Introduction to Navy: HMAS Cerberus (Overnight Placement)

Army Trade Familiarisation (Engineering, Electrical and Health) Victoria

A program aimed for students interested in pursuing Army Trades with Defence
Location: Bandiana (Victoria)
Placement Date: 22 May 2024
Application closes: 7 April 2024 11:30pm
Link to apply: Army Trade Familiarisation

STEM to the Rescue

Showcasing various STEM careers in Defence and Defence Industry
Location: Melbourne Metro (various locations)
Placement Dates: 17 – 21 June 2024
Application closes: 14 April 2024 11:30pm
Link to apply: STEM to the Rescue

STEM Immersion Week

Showcasing various STEM careers
Location: Fisherman’s Bend (Port Melbourne)
Placement Dates: 24-28 June 2024
Application closes: 28 April 2024 11:30pm
Link to apply: STEM Immersion Week

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