CAREERS &
PATHWAYS
Celebrating National Careers Week with St Anne’s College alumni
Charli is studying a Bachelor of Midwifery at ACU
Charli is studying a Bachelor of Midwifery at ACU
It is fantastic to see our St Anne's College alumni thriving in their chosen career pathways.
That's exactly what happened when 2024 Year 12 Graduate Charli stopped in for a visit. She is back in Shepparton for the Continuity of Care (CCE) placement, as part of her Bachelor of Midwifery at Australian Catholic University (ACU). This will be one of Charli’s first exposures to the pregnancy to birth process.
The CCE gives students the opportunity to experience continuity with individual women through pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period. The CCE enables an ongoing relationship between the student midwife and the mother, from the initial contact in pregnancy through to the weeks immediately after the woman has given birth, across community and hospital settings. The student acts as support person for the mother and her partner, or those close to her, under supervision from their chosen healthcare provider (midwife, obstetrician, or GP).
We embrace and celebrate the career journeys of our past students, particularly when they bring their learning back into the local community.
We wish Charli all the best for her upcoming placement at the Royal Women’s Hospital in June.
All the action from Careers Week!
It has been an exciting and productive few weeks in the Careers Department as students across the senior secondary school participated in range of opportunities to explore potential career pathways and engage with industry professionals, in honour of 'National Careers Week (12-18 May)'.
On Thursday 8 May our Year 10 students attended the Careers Day Out in Shepparton. This event offered them the chance to connect directly with representatives from universities, TAFE institutions, local industries, employment and apprenticeship providers, emergency services, and the defence force. A range of interactive, hands-on activities were available, including pedal-powered smoothie making, bricklaying, and light switch wiring. Students also enjoyed tasting locally produced cheese and protein bars - a delicious bonus!
On Wednesday 15 May our Year 11 cohort travelled to Melbourne to attend the Victorian Careers and VCE Expo. This major event enabled students to connect with over 200 tertiary and pathway providers, as well as the opportunity to attend information seminars focused on Unit 3 & 4 subjects and exam preparation. Plenty of merchandise and sweet treats were on offer for students who actively engaged with stallholders and exhibitors.
On Friday 9 May our Year 12 VCE students attended the Tertiary Information Session (TIS), where they gained valuable insights into the VTAC application process, including how to apply for SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme). Students also had the opportunity to speak directly with representatives from major universities and TAFE providers, helping them to make more informed decisions about their post-secondary pathways.
Continuing the momentum, on Monday 19 May, three students with aspirations in nursing visited La Trobe University’s local campus to be a 'Nursing Student for a Day'. They participated in engaging activities such as CPR races and blood pressure monitoring. The highlight of the day was working with 'Andrais' - the simulated patient in the on-campus hospital room, where students practiced taking vital signs in a realistic clinical setting.
Hear from student Charlie Ratcliffe about the experience:
"On Monday the three of us went down to La Trobe University to get an overall gauge on what uni would be like as a nursing student. From this experience we got to learn about the work load, different pathways into university and got to engage with the real life dummies by taking vitals. We all learnt so much from this experience and each feel more directed in our pathways for our future. Our favourite thing about the day was measuring the blood pressure from the dummies and performing CPR. "
Also on 19 May we welcomed the CitiPower/Powercor Roadshow to the College. Representatives spoke with our VCE VM students about the diverse range of career opportunities available across regional Victoria in the clean energy and sector.
We’re proud of the enthusiasm and curiosity shown by our students during these events and look forward to supporting them on their career exploration journeys throughout the year.
Defence Work Experience Program
The Defence Work Experience Program provides young Australians with an interest in a Defence career, the opportunity to gain exposure to a range of job roles available within the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Australian Public Service (APS).
Defence work experience activities are designed to be hands-on and interactive so that young people can make informed career decisions. Defence is committed to providing a national work experience program designed to:
- demonstrate the wide variety of interesting careers available within Defence
- promote Defence as an employer of choice
- and assist in the development of the skills of young Australians.
Opportunities are available for secondary students and participantsmust be 15 years of age or over at the time of the placement.
Find a placement
Available Defence work experience placements throughout the year are advertised on the Defence Work Experience Program Jobs List.
Each placement includes an information pack that provides details of the activities you may participate in, any special conditions of the placement, and the eligibility/assessment criteria and application link.
UCAT - University Clinical Aptitude Test
If you are planning on applying to university to study medicine or dentistry in 2026 you are required to sit the UCAT in addition to applying through VTAC in Term 3.
What is UCAT?
UCAT stands for University Clinical Aptitude Test. UCAT is one of three main criteria used by most universities in Australia and New Zealand to select students into high demand health related careers such as medicine and dentistry (the other two criteria being performance in Year 12 and an interview).
The UCAT is a two hour, computer-based test which assesses a range of mental abilities identified by universities as important to practicing in the fields of medicine and dentistry. It consists of five separately timed subtests which each contain a number of questions in a multiple-choice format.
Important Information
Registrations for the UCAT open Tuesday 4 March 2025 and closes Friday 16 May.
The UCAT will be offered on a choice of dates from 1 July to 5 August 2025.
Information about booking your test can be found at: https://www.ucat.edu.au/register/booking-your-test/
UCAT practice tests can be found at: https://www.ucat.edu.au/prepare/practice-tests/
Access this free guide to sitting the UCAT: https://www.medentry.edu.au/resources/ucat-guide/introduction
COST - $325 ($240 concession)
More information about the concession scheme - https://www.ucat.edu.au/register/concession-scheme/
Please also find attached a UCAT information flyer.
There is also a resource that outlines a summary of Procedures for 2026 entry to Courses in Medicine in Australia.
If you need further information or assistance, please book a careers appointment with Belinda or Naomi.
Victorian Skills Authority (VSA) launches new, free online resource
Please click on the link below to view a helpful flyer with information about the VSA's new website which provides insights into training and skills for high-demand industries across Victoria, future skills needs, career success stories and connections to support services.
Are you planning a career in medicine?
Preparing for the highly competitive field of medicine starts well before you enter university. Embarking on a career in medicine is a long-term commitment. It's important to stay motivated by your passion for the field and to balance your academic pursuits with activities that support your wellbeing and personal interests.
Attached is a list of advice for Year 9-12 students aiming for a career in medicine.
Please book a careers appointment with Belinda or Naomi if you need further information.
Do you want to know more about about careers in the
Navy, Army and Air Force?
Speak with current serving personnel at the upcoming information session and ask your questions - is a career in the Australian Defence Force for you?
It is highly recommended you book as soon as possible to avoid missing out as places are strictly limited. Click here to register!
If you are considering joining the Australian Defence Forces (Army), applications are now open for the January, 2025 intake for Army Officer training at the Royal Military College (RMC).
For more information, visit: https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/the-adf/army?page-tabs=training&training-section-tab=officer-training
Please book a careers appointment with Belinda or Naomi if you need further assistance.
Click below to find the job details under
FOR STUDENTS > VACANCIES & OPPORTUNITIES
on the careers website.
Please book a careers appointment with Belinda or Naomi if you need further assistance with applying.
Our careers booking system is now open!
Please find the instructions on how to book a careers appointment in the link below.
Please go to St Anne's College Kialla careers website to make your booking.
Please use the Semester One booking EVENT CODE - ggdt7
*Please note that this code will be different in Semester Two. The booking code can always be located on the careers website (please see instructions via the link below).
IMPORTANT -
*Please indicate if a parent is attending when booking.
*If making multiple appointments please DO NOT delete your previous appointments as these are kept for school record purposes.
Please speak with Belinda or Naomi should you have any questions.
Please visit the links below for all up to date St Anne's College careers information.
ST ANNE'S COLLEGE CAREERS WEBSITE
Please book a careers appointment with Belinda or Naomi if you need further information.
