Careers Update

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. 

The High 5 Messages of Career Development are based on the concept that one's

education, work, and life pathway is a work in progress rather than a straight line.

4. Align with allies 

Career success is a team effort involving the support of our families, friends, mentors, colleagues, and peers. Asking for guidance and talking to people about careers helps us access new information and opportunities..

See the Careers Page in next weeks newsletter for the last message.   

Upcoming Events

Discover ACU – April Holidays

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 Ballarat: Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy

Monday 13 April 10.00am – 12.30pmRegister now

Discover ACU Ballarat: Teaching and Education

Monday 13 April 1.30 – 4.00pmRegister now

Discover ACU Ballarat: Nursing and Paramedicine

Friday 17 April 10.00am – 4.00pmRegister now

Events for their Melbourne Campus will take place in the June holidays. 

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 March and April and students are encouraged to register early. For a complete list, and to register, visit Events Calendar - Discover Monash.

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

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

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

ANU Open Day 2026

Get ready to explore a world of possibilities.  ANU Open Day is your chance to discover new passions and world-class teaching and research. Immerse yourself in our supportive community and learn how we'll prepare you for exciting careers.

Date:               Saturday 28 March 2026

Time:               9.00am – 3.00pm

Exciting opportunity: Register to attend ANU Open Day on Saturday 28 March 2026 and go into the draw to win a trip for two to Canberra, including flights/transport, two nights' accommodation and a free campus lunch.  Register and find out more here. 

2026 National Youth Science Forum (NYSF)

Are you curious about STEM and what comes next?

The 2026 National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Melbourne STEM Hub is a 4-day immersive experience, taking place from Tuesday 7 – Friday 10 April 2026, connecting Years 10–12 students with real study options and STEM careers.

It’s also an opportunity for students in Years 10 and 11 to get a first-hand glimpse of what is available in the NYSF flagship Year 12 Program, which consists of two 9-day residential programs run in early January each year. Applications for the Year 12 Program will open to current Year 11 students in April.

The NYSF Melbourne STEM Hub will include visits to leading institutions and organisations including The Australian Synchrotron and a full day at Monash University Clayton Campus, and more!

Registrations are open for the first STEM Hub of the year, and students keen on joining should register soon as places are filling fast!

Find out more and register here!

RMIT Trades Experience

RMIT is hosting a Trades Experience for students keen on finding out more about a trade.  At the Trades Innovation Centre, students will experience four interactive stations where

they will rotate through four hands-on stations led by RMIT teachers and students.  The stations will cover the following trades:

• Carpentry: Learn how to safely use a nail gun and practice basic construction techniques to make a mini stool.
• Plumbing:  Join a pipe connection challenge and pull apart a tap to see how they work from the inside out.
• Electrical and Refrigeration: Practice using wire strippers, learn the basics of circuitry and wiring, and experiment with using thermal cameras.
• Surveying: Use specialised equipment to measure distance and see how the experts use laser scanners to capture accurate measurements.
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Date:                     Thursday 26 March

Time:                     4.30pm - 6.30pm

Location:             Trades Innovation Centre, building 262, Bundoora campus

Free onsite parking is available.

Registration is essential.  Book a spot at RMIT Trades Experience.

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

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.

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. The cost is only $15.00, and students must bring their own apron. The best apron will win a prize on the day. 

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 being 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

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 

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

Moira Philps

Careers and Pathways