Careers News
St Patrick’s College Careers Expo – evening of Monday 31 March
St Patrick’s College looks forward to hosting this year’s Careers Expo on Monday 31 March for Years 10, 11 and 12 students. Please note that attendance is compulsory for students, and at least one parent/carer is required to accompany them.
The permission note for this event is now available in the TASS Parent Lounge. We kindly ask that you acknowledge receipt of the note by the end of the week.
Further details about the event can be found in the permission note, which is also attached here.
The Expo will feature 40 exhibitors located in the Hall and Gym, offering valuable advice, information, and resources on study and career options, including:
Universities
TAFE
Private Colleges such as Academy of Information Technology (AIT), Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) and Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA), Sydney Flight School and more
Australia Defence Force and NSW Police
Apprenticeship organisations including Apprenticeship Careers Australia, NECA Apprenticeships, Apprenticeships R Us, and others
Industry organisations and major employers including Engineers Australia, Australian Steel Institute, NSW Planning Institute Australia, Surveying Careers, Built and more.
Additionally, we are pleased to welcome over 30 Old Boys who are currently in their third, fourth or fifth year of university studies. Students will have the opportunity to engage with them and gain valuable insights into their respective fields of study. The Old Boys represent a diverse range of universities and degree programs, including Accounting, Architecture, Business, Construction Management, Engineering (all fields), Law, Medicine, Pharmacy and more.
A detailed pamphlet will be sent out a week prior to the event, providing information about the exhibitors and Old Boys, so that students and their parents/carers can plan for the evening.
Note: The evening is organised into two sessions across three locations—the Gym, Hall, and Robson Auditorium:
Session 1 will commence at 6:30 PM and conclude at 7:30 PM, to be attended by all students in Berg, Coghlan and Crichton.
Session 2 will commence at 7:45 PM and conclude at 8:45 PM, to be attended by all students in Hanrahan, Hickey and Rice.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Industry Spotlight – Landscape Architecture
A growing industry – projected job growth of 16.8% in the next five years.
Landscape architecture is about designing and shaping outdoor spaces to enhance both natural and built environments. It is a creative and technical field focused on planning, designing, and managing landscapes in urban, suburban, and rural settings. Landscape architects work on projects that range from parks, streetscapes, and public spaces to residential gardens, commercial developments, and large-scale environmental restoration. Their work integrates sustainability, aesthetics, and functionality to create spaces that are both beautiful and ecologically responsible.
Professionals in this field collaborate with architects, engineers, urban planners, and environmental scientists to develop solutions that improve quality of life while preserving and enhancing the natural environment. Landscape architects may also be involved in policy development, community consultation, and environmental impact assessments.
If you love science and/or design, enjoy solving problems, and are inquisitive about the world, then this may be the career for you.
The links below provide information on careers and study in landscape architecture:
Joanne Cupac
Head of Careers