News and Information from Lilydale Heights College

Careers

Athena Aligizakis

We’re almost at the end of term!    Next term we have our Year 10 students going to work experience from 12-16 May.  A reminder to those who haven’t arranged work experience yet to please use the time over the school holidays to meet with employers, as we require a minimum of seven days to process so many forms at the Careers Office. Note that if your forms are not signed, you are not covered by insurance for work experience.  Also note that new Work Experience forms must now be used, if you don’t have the new forms please come and collect one from the wall outside the Careers Office.  Other than that, there are some career events coming up and listed below.   Any questions? Just let me know. Parents are also welcome to call any time.

 

YEAR 10

 

There is still some room for the Yarra Ranges Tech School Work Experience Program for Year 10 students. Please see Ms Scobie to be added to the list and have permission sent to your parents. More details below about the program.

 

Work Experience Program with Yarra Ranges Technical School (YRTS), Lilydale (12-14 May 2025 during Work Experience Week)

An opportunity has arisen for Year 10 students who are interested in hands on learning experiences through STEM activities, technology, problem-solving and design, to explore the manufacturing industry through the YRTS Work Experience Program. This opportunity is available to students who are interested in manufacturing, engineering, STEM careers or who would like to explore what these careers are about. The lucky students will be met by bus at school and will be taken to YRTS for work experience for the three days, one of those days visiting a manufacturing employer. If would like to be considered for this program, please email your interest to Ms Aligizakis in Careers or the Y0 Leader Ms Scobie.

 

Defence Work Experience Program

The Defence Work Experience Program provides secondary students from Years 10 to 12 with the opportunity to experience a wide range of careers available in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Australian Public Service (APS).  The program is offering a variety of placements in Victoria this year, with a range of career focuses, as provided below.  For more information, please visit the Defence Work Experience Program Job List website.  Please remember to check the Jobs List website regularly for newly advertised placements. 

 

A Day in the Navy – Guided Tours: HMAS Cerberus

  • Guided tours designed specifically for students with an interest in the Navy

  • Location: HMAS Cerberus, VIC

  • Tour Dates: 7 April 2025

  • Bookings: This event is not advertised online.  Please refer to attached PDF for bookings and further details.

  • Link to book: Book via the QR code below.

Introduction to Navy: HMAS Cerberus (April)

  • A program designed specifically for students with an interest in the Navy

  • Location: HMAS Cerberus, VIC

  • Placement Dates: 29 April - 01 May 2025

  • Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 16 March 2025

  • Link to apply: Introduction to Navy: HMAS Cerberus (April)

Army Trade Familiarisation (Engineering, Electrical and Health): Bandiana

Joint Military Police Unit Overview: Simpson Barracks

STEM Immersion Week: Fishermans Bend (June)

Introduction to Navy: HMAS Cerberus (Overnight Placement) (July)

Day in the Life of a Medic/Nurse: Bandiana

  • A program focussing on the role of Medic/Nurse in the Army

  • Location: Bandiana, VIC

  • Placement Date: 29 October 2025

  • Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 31 August 2025

  • Link to apply: Day in the Life of a Medic/Nurse: Bandiana

STEM Immersion Week: Fishermans Bend (November) 

Australian Army Band Melbourne: Simpson Barracks

  • A program designed specifically for students with an interest in Musician roles in the Army

  • Location: Melbourne, VIC

  • Placement Dates: Multiple opportunities throughout 2025 - to be negotiated

  • Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 9 November 2025

  • Link to apply: Australian Army Band Melbourne: Simpson Barracks

In addition, applicants may apply for interstate placements, however please refer to travel and accommodation details in the placement Information Packs.

 

If you have any questions regarding the Defence Work Experience Program, please email vic.workexperience@defence.gov.au

 

 

YEAR 11

 

Structured Workplace Learning

A reminder to our VCE-VM students that Fridays can be used for your work placement days (or Wednesdays if you go to TAFE on a Friday). If you haven’t started looking and not sure where to start, the School to Work Portal is a great place to look for placements with employers who have already indicated their interest in taking students.

The School to Work Portal can be found here

 

 

YEAR 12

 

VTAC Course Search and Prerequisite search here VTAC's CourseSearch and VCE Prerequisite Explorer

 

 

YEAR 10 - 12

 

Deakin University

Deakin Campus Tours will return these April school holidays, allowing students and families to experience their preferred Deakin University Campus. Register here now

 

ACU

Discover ACU Ballarat for Nursing and Paramedicine these school holidays!

More information here 

Discover ACU Ballarat for Arts and Humanities, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Teaching

More information here

 

Monash University

Join Monash University’s Regional and Melbourne Campus events

More information here

 

University of Melbourne

Join us for a series of information evenings for prospective students and families. Come and chat to our friendly academic and professional staff at our Parkville or Southbank campuses. Explore in depth discipline areas, included courses, majors, enrichment opportunities and career pathways. Plus, you will hear from our current students as they share their unique Melbourne experiences.

Registrations now open

 

Residential Colleges | Open House

Future students and their families are welcome to visit our University’s residential colleges for the annual Open House event on Saturday 11 May 2025.

Register to tour!

 

Hands on Engineering and IT

Students take part in interactive, hands-on activities to learn about engineering and technology concepts and issues. Places are still available for Wednesday 9 April!

Register for 2025 events here 

 

Quantum Victoria - Careers in STEM Day

Join us for a STEM Careers Day, where students will hear from a panel of three industry professionals about their career paths and experiences. After the discussion, students will take part in four hands-on workshops, rotating through activities that showcase real-world applications of STEM skills. It's a chance to explore different career options and get a taste of what working in STEM is really like.

Date:  Thur 8th May 2025

Time:  9:30am – 2:15pm

Location:  Quantum Victoria, 235 Kingsbury Drive, Macleod West 3085 Victoria 

Cost: Free!

Register here and see flyer for more.