Careers and Pathways

Open Days in 2020

With the effects of COVID-19, many universities are changing the way they are running their Open Days this year. Now, many of them will be held online instead of on campus. Below is a list of some of the universities that have changed their Open Days so far. More information will follow in early term 3 once all Open Days are confirmed.

• Deakin University– Deakin has moved their Open Days online in August.
• Federation University – Fed Uni has moved their Open Day in August online.
• Monash University – Monash are currently deciding how Open Day will take place this year. Watch their page for any announcements.
• Victoria University – VU are taking their Open Day online in August.

InspirED Virtual Careers Expo

InspirED will be hosting a free Virtual Careers Expo from Wednesday 10 June – Sunday 14 June whereby students can connect with many universities and TAFEs and visit virtual booths, participate in live-stream talks, and also schedule one-on-one video chats with course advisors. 

Find out more and register for the event at InspirED VCE and Beyond Virtual Careers Expo

The Top Paying Trades in Australia

Think you need to go to University to get a high-paying job? Think again.

Learning a trade is a great way to learn skills and earn a qualification that can be used to work around the country. 

Canstar has written an article about the top 20 highest-paying trades in Australia.

Take a look and see if any of them might interest you: https://www.canstar.com.au/home-loans/highest-paid-trades-australia/

Victoria Police Information Session – Online

15 June 2020, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm, Online

Attend a free information session to find out more about the police role, the recruitment process and what a day in the life of a Police Officer looks like.

Find out more: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3793037346367082766

ACU Talk with Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists, Online

17 June 2020, 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm, Online

Join ACU online to hear from alumni about their experiences improving people’s quality of life. Take part in a Q&A session with current graduates to learn about the rewarding and challenging careers of occupational therapists and speech pathologists.

Find out more: https://www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events/2020/june/talk-with-occupational-therapists-and-speech-pathologists-online

CentreBox Hill Institute Upcoming Webinars

Box Hill Institute will be hosting a wide range of webinars over the next few weeks, ranging from Aged Care to Veterinary Nursing and Animal Care, and many in-between.  Many of these webinars include – 

For a comprehensive list of all events visit Box Hill Institute Events 

‘Meet Melbourne’ UoM Webinar Recordings

Students who missed the Meet Melbourne Webinars that took place in May can access and watch the recordings at Meet Melbourne Webinar Recordings.

News from Swinburne University

• Studying Law at Swinburne

Swinburne’s law school offers an undergraduate program that focuses on commercial law with emphasis on intellectual property law, and it is the only degree in Victoria with this specialisation. 

Focused on commercial law, with a distinct emphasis on intellectual property, technology, and innovation, it offers students a degree that stresses practical skills and real-world experience.  Students complete law-related professional experience placements at organisations in Australia or overseas. Students are also introduced to the practical aspects of legal practice through moot court scenarios and advocacy exercises.

The Swinburne Bachelor of Laws program is fully accredited by the Council of Legal Education in Victoria and offers students the option of a single degree or combined program with arts, science, business, or engineering.  The VCE prerequisites are Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in EAL or 25 in any English other than EAL. 

To find out more visit Bachelor of Laws 

• Bachelor of Accounting and Business Information Technology (Professional)

Sponsored by leading Australian organisations, this course offers students a scholarship worth approximately $40,000 for the duration of their studies. 

Students in this course will be prepared for careers combining management and leadership with accounting and business information technology specialisation.

Students spend two 20-week periods in the accounting and business information technology industries learning how to guide investment decisions, develop operating strategies and evaluate business performance.  This degree is degree that's professionally accredited by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), and CPA Australia.

Find out more at Bachelor of Accounting and Business Information Technology (Professional)

News from Monash University

• Destination Monash 2021 Hub

Year 12 students keen on studying at Monash are encouraged to visit the Destination Monash 2021 hub which has a range of resources and contact details for all the different faculties, and there is an opportunity to book a one-on-one appointment via the hub too.

• New Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE)/Arts double degree

Commencing in 2021, students will be able to enrol in the Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE)/Arts double degree.  In the PPE, students develop a desire and ability to engage with ideas and issues in public life and come out with well-honed communication skills to share their ideas effectively.  Combining with the BA, students will have the choice of 40 Arts areas of study and also have access to the Global Immersion Guarantee.  Students could consider natural pairings with PPE, such as international relations, journalism, public relations, or a language.

Find out more at Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE)

• Resource Engineering Online Information Session

Resources engineers design and implement systems that supply the natural resources required for modern industry and society.  Students keen on learning more about this field of engineering are invited to register for an online Information Session taking place on the Thursday 30 July at 5.00pm. Register here.

• Difference between Comprehensive and Specialist Courses

Students are encouraged to view this YouTube clip which provides and explanation for the two groups of courses at Monash: Comprehensive and Specialist.

• Explore Psychology at Monash

Have you ever wondered how the human mind works?  Here is your chance to analyse how we think and behave.

On the QS World Rankings for subjects in 2019, Monash was ranked #48 in the world.  Monash also has a world-first neuroscience research lab, transforming how compulsive behaviours are treated.  Monash is also leading research breakthroughs in areas like addiction, mental health, ageing, neurodeneration and sleep.

Find out more about the benefits of studying psychology at Monash as well as the various study options at Explore Psychology at Monash

Snapshot of Monash University in 2020

• Named after engineer, military leader and public administrator Sir John Monash, Monash University was established in 1958
• Monash University became a founding member of the Group of Eight universities in 1999
• Monash ranks in the top 1% of world university rankings - Ranking
• Monash has over 77,000 students, with campuses in Malaysia, China, India, Italy, besides its five campuses in Australia - locations
• Monash University is the only Victorian university to offer a Direct Entry medical program for students completing year 12 as well as a Graduate Entry program leading to the same degree – Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD)
• There are ten Monash Faculties offering hundreds of courses, be they single or double undergraduate degrees, or graduate qualifications up to a PhD
• Monash has a number of student-run clubs and associations - a great way to get involved and meet people - Monash Clubs and Associations
• Career Connect is the Career Centre available to all Monash students.  Students can access the many services offered – be it for volunteering, part-time jobs, assistance with applying for work on graduation, etc.
• The Monash Study Abroad program assists students in studying overseas as part of their course. Monash has exchange agreements with more than 160 universities across 35 countries.
• Monash offers more than 200 different scholarships for new and current students, from course fee subsidies to travel allowances, and payments for accommodation costs - Scholarships
• The Monash Guarantee is an alternative entry scheme for students to get into a Monash course even they do not reach the course’s clearly-in ATAR. Students may be eligible for the Monash Guarantee if they:
• have experienced financial disadvantage
• live in a low socio-economic area
• are an Indigenous Australian
• attend a Monash under-represented school
• Monash Residential Services assists students in finding accommodation on campus, and off campus
• New courses introduced in 2020 include the introduction of bachelor’s degrees in Applied Data Science, Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE), and the Pharmaceutical Science Advanced Scholars Program

Australian Government Digital Apprenticeship Program 2021

The Digital Apprenticeship Program is for people looking for a career change or finishing year 12.  You will get to work with digital technologies and solve problems for things that matter, and no degree is necessary.

The Digital Apprenticeship Program is for Australian citizens who are passionate about digital technology and are interested in digital technology and solving problems.   If you enjoy pulling apart or building PCs, setting up home networks, building apps, finding trends in data or simply problem solving and making things simple, then you should consider applying.

There are many different digital and technical roles within government agencies, and these roles support the core functions of each agency and are always changing.  Past apprentices have worked in the following areas:

• cyber security
• user research
• programming
• interactive media
• software engineering
• big data
• networking
• systems analysis and design
• web development
• data analytics
• systems testing
• infrastructure support
• networking
• help desk
• applications development

Apprenticeship locations vary each year and often at locations all over the country.  For 2021, the majority of positions will be for Canberra, and positions outside of Canberra will depend on agency demand and workforce requirements. The benefits of the program include:

• industry experience while studying
• a vocational qualification in digital technology
• support from supervisors
• competitive salary and super
• permanent government employment

Apprentices work full time and get to complete a Certificate IV or Diploma in a digital or technology-related field.  It is also all paid for by the apprentice’s government employer.

Applications have opened and will close on Monday 29 June 2020.  To find out more visit 

2021 Australian Government Digital Apprenticeship Program

To apply click on APPLY

Mrs Vivian Seremetis 

Careers Coordinator