Careers Update

What’s been happening 

On Friday March 20, Deakin University visited the school to speak to the Year 11 and 12 students about their university with a focus on the area of Exercise Science. Deakin University are the #1 sport science school in the world.

This was a unique opportunity for students to learn all about what their courses involve, employment opportunities and life at Deakin. 

There will be more university visits in Term 2, with focus on different areas of study. With the idea being that the more students hear about the different universities, and what they have to offer the more informed they will be about post school options.  

Upcoming Events

Discover ACU 

The Ballarat events have been booked out. Bookings now open for the Melbourne campus events in June & July. Students from Years 10 – 12 can explore our campuses, engage in hands-on workshops, and meet other students who have similar course and career aspirations. They can also chat with current ACU students, and staff to get a sense of university life.

Discover ACU Melbourne: Allied Health, Biomedical Science and Sports Science

Tuesday 7 July 9.45am – 12pm

Register now

Discover ACU Melbourne: Law, Criminology and Business

Wednesday 8 July 9.45am – 12pm

Register now

Discover ACU Melbourne: Teaching and Education

Wednesday 8 July 9.45am – 12pm

Register now

Discover ACU Melbourne: Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine

Tuesday 30 June 9.45am – 12pm

Register now

Box Hill Institute 

Get a taste of what it’s like to work in the culinary industry! 

Join our culinary experts for a fun 2.5-hour bootcamp! You’ll experience what it's like to work in commercial cookery and find out how to unlock an exciting career. 

Cost is $15.00, and students must bring their own apron. The best apron will win a prize. 

Lilydale Campus - Wednesday 15 April, 10.00am – 12.30pm 

Lilydale Campus - Thursday 16 April, 10.00am – 12.30pm

Register at Box Hill Cookery Bootcamps

Carlton College 

Carlton College will host two Open Day sessions in these upcoming school holidays. Students keen on finding out more about the programs on offer at Carlton College are encouraged to register for a session, both are held at IKON Park.

Open Day Session 1 - Tuesday 7 April, 10.00am or 1.00pm 

Open Day Session 2 - Friday 17 April, 11.00am

Register at Carlton College

Deakin Campus Tours April 2026

These April school holidays, we invite students and their families to experience Deakin for themselves. 

Students can join a student-led campus or accommodation tour, asking questions along the way. Then diving deeper at our course information expo with expert staff and current students. 

They can expect to see Deakin through students’ eyes: 

•                Stepping inside our world-class facilities and inspiring learning spaces.

•                Hearing real stories about studying and living at Deakin. 

•                Getting an honest insight into courses and Uni life from the people living it now. 

Learn More

Monash University

Participating in one or more of these events will assist students in making informed choices about their study options after Year 12. 

The following events will take place in April and May students are encouraged to register early. 

To register, visit Events Calendar - Discover Monash. 

Unless specified online**, these will be face-to-face events.

RMIT Campus Tours 

In the April school holidays, RMIT will be hosting tours across each of its campuses - a great opportunity for students to find out more about their options after high school. Places are limited, so students are encouraged to book in early! 

The days that tours will take place are from Monday 13 April – Friday 17 April. 

City Campus Tuesday 14 April and Friday 17 April

Bundoora Campus - Monday 13 April

Brunswick Campus - Thursday 16 April

Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student (Hawthorn campus)

Get a taste of student life

Keen to experience a regular day on campus? Curious to know exactly what your dream course involves? Not sure which study path is right for you? Come along to our Hawthorn campus for a sneak peek at what comes after high school.

You’ll chat with current Swinburne students and academics, explore the Hawthorn campus, and work with other students in hands-on workshops. There’s no better way to explore different study areas and feel prepared for your future studies.

• Tuesday 14 April - Health, Sport & Psychology
• Wednesday 15 April - Science, Engineering & IT
• Thursday 16 April - Design, Media & Social Impact

University of Melbourne

Hands-on Design Holiday Workshop 

Students from Year 9 to Year 12 engage in creative, interactive activities exploring design principles and problem-solving across specialisations. Workshops cover areas like architecture, user experience, landscape design, construction, urban planning, property, and visual and performance design, highlighting design's role in transforming spaces and experiences. 

Wednesday 8 April, 10.00am – 2.00pm

Register at Hands-on Design

Hands-on Engineering & IT Holiday Workshop 

Experience a day packed with engaging workshops designed to introduce Year 10 & 11 students to the dynamic fields of Engineering and IT.

No prior knowledge is required—this event is all about exploration. Enjoy hands-on activities, solve real-world problems and meet both students and academics.

Wednesday 8 April, 10.00am – 2.00pm

Register at Hands on Engineering and IT.

William Angliss Institute 

Cookery Experience Day – Tuesday 14 April 

Curious about life in the kitchen? Join our hands-on Cookery Experience Day and learn to create a tasty new dish in our training kitchens – no experience needed, just bring your appetite! It’s a great way to explore our campus, meet new people, and discover the exciting opportunities waiting for you at Angliss. Students will get to enjoy a delicious lunch in the Angliss Bistro 

Cost is $45 and students must register at Cookery Experience Day.

Hospitality, Tourism & Events Experience Day - 14 April

Discover the buzz of Hospitality, Tourism and Events at our hands-on Experience Day! Take part in interactive workshops, explore our campus, meet like-minded peers, and discover the future that awaits you in these dynamic industries! 

Cost is $30 and students must register at Hospitality Experience Day

What is Career Development?

Career development is the complex process of managing learning, work and transitions over one's lifespan. Adopting the High 5 Principles of Career Development equips you and your

teenager to approach the process positively. 

5. Learning is ongoing

Finishing school is a milestone in our learning, but it is not the end of it! Learning opportunities are everywhere - in formal education, daily life, in the workplace, on the sporting field, doing hobbies, and so on. Learning helps us make the most of our world by developing new skills, improving ourselves, and staying motivated.

This was the last of the High 5 Principles. Term 2 focus will be on having Career Conversations. Enjoy the break

Moira Philps

Careers and Pathways