Careers News
Cadetship Opportunities Available to Year 12 Students
A cadetship is a program that allows Year 12 students or recent school leavers to work part-time or full-time in a professional role while studying a related university degree. It offers paid industry experience, mentoring, and a head start in your career.
Accounting Cadetships
The following businesses are offering cadetships to Year 12 school leavers who plan on studying Accounting at university. Click on the link below for details on how to apply.
Accounting – Cadetship Program (School Leavers) - Hall Chadwick
Pitcher Partners 2026 Cadetship Program - Pitcher Partners
Accounting Cadetships - Wybenga & Partners Sydney NSW
Cadets - Boroughs | Chartered Accountants Sydney
Accounting Cadetship Program – Actuate Accounting
Technology Cadetships
The following cadetships are available in Computing Science and Cyber Security. Click on the link below to apply.
Co-Op Scholarship Opportunities Available to Year 12 Students
A Co-op Scholarship is a prestigious, merit-based university scholarship that combines financial support with industry experience. It is awarded to high-achieving students and includes paid internships, leadership training, and networking opportunities with partner companies, helping students gain a strong career advantage while they study.
UNSW Co-op Program ($21,600 per year)
Programs | Co-op Program (unsw.edu.au)
Applications close on 30 September 2025.
Co-op scholars balance strong academic performance with their personal interests, professional development and community involvement throughout their time in the Program. To ensure scholars are prepared for this we look for a solid academic foundation from high school applicants.
We are looking for outgoing students who get involved in a wide range of activities, are ambitious and keen to contribute. On top of achieving great marks, our scholars demonstrate significant and sustained achievements outside of the classroom and have the ability to balance their academic, extracurricular and social pursuits.
Application criteria:
- Minimum ATAR 96 or entry to the degree (whichever is the higher) - Be a significant contributor to school or community- Nominate a Careers Adviser or Year Level Coordinator to complete a Schools Assessment Page (SAP)- Complete a video snapshot- Interview
Bachelor of Accounting at UTS ($55,000 across 3 years)
Bachelor of Accounting | University of Technology Sydney (uts.edu.au)
The Bachelor of Accounting is a cooperative education program in accounting. It is an intensive course offered in conjunction with major employers. Students complete a compulsory first major in accounting and receive a scholarship and full-time work training.
This course is a specialist degree for high-achieving students who view an accounting career as an excellent foundation for future business leaders. All students in the course receive a scholarship of up to $54,000 over three years and a year of full-time industry experience and are encouraged to complete a second major or sub-major in another business discipline. Historically the course has a graduate employment rate greater than 95 per cent.
There is no fixed ATAR requirement for the Bachelor of Accounting. Like all of our selection criteria, the better your score for academic ability the better your chances of being selected. Each year we take in students with ATARs ranging from 90 to 100, balancing criteria against one another so that if you excel particularly in another area it can compensate for a lower academic score, and vice versa.
To apply, click on the link below.
Application | University of Technology Sydney (uts.edu.au)
Closing Date - Friday 11 October 2025
Please note: All applicants must also apply through the NSW/ACT Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) in the normal way and have Bachelor of Accounting (601010) listed as one of their preferences. Formal offers for this course are made through the UAC system.
If you have any further questions or need further information on the application process, please do not hesitate to contact the Bachelor of Accounting office: coop.ed@uts.edu.au
Macquarie University Co-op Scholarships - Actuarial Studies ($19,600 per year)
Cooperative education program | Study | Macquarie University (mq.edu.au)
Actuarial Studies Co-op Program | Macquarie University (mq.edu.au)
Applications open 16 June 2025 and close 2 September 2025.
For information on how to apply, click on the link below:
Cooperative education program applications | Macquarie Uni (mq.edu.au)
Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) Co-operative Scholarship Program at UTS ($49,500 across 3 years)
Applications for 2025 will be open in May 2025 and close on 7 September 2025.
This is a cooperative education scholarship program in computer information systems, developed by UTS in cooperation with a group of leading organisations. It differs from other cooperative education courses in that, during the industry-based sessions, students follow a structured program designed jointly by UTS and the employer group, including formal coursework delivered by industry.
Successful students generally achieve a Selection Rank of 88–99.95; however, your ATAR is just one component of your application.
The interview is your chance to show us your passion for technology. We also want to see your communication and interpersonal skills and your desire to be a leader in your field. We balance our selection criteria against one another. So, if you’ve got a lower ATAR (say, 85 or 86), wow us in the interview and you could still be in with a chance.
There are a limited number of places available in this course according to the number of industry sponsors each year. If selected for this course, students receive a total scholarship of around $49,500 for the duration of the course.
This intensive course includes two six-month industry-based sessions with different industry sponsors. Industry sponsors are heavily involved in the curriculum design to ensure graduates are not only highly qualified but also have the knowledge and skills relevant to the needs of industry.
To apply, click on the link below:
Joanne Cupac
Head of Careers