Careers
Year 12 Students
TERTIARY APPLICATIONS
Year 12 students can download the
following resources from https://slmcareerresources.edublogs.org/
Early entry programs
– Victoria, NSW and Canberra
How to apply for courses via Tertiary Admissions Centres for Victoria, NSW and Canberra
Scholarships guide
Accommodation guide
Open day calendar
– Victoria, Tasmania, NSW and Canberra
OPEN DAYS
Events running this weekend...
Saturday 20 August:
Australian Catholic University, Canberra
Sunday 21 August:
The University of Melbourne
Victoria University, Footscray Park
La Trobe University, Albury-Wodonga
Charles Sturt University, Albury-Wodonga
Monash University, Parkville
YEAR 12 EVENTS
Get help with the VTAC application process:
The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) process course applications on behalf of most tertiary institutes in Victoria. VTAC staff are running the following live webinars to assist students and families with applications:
- 23 August: Access and Pathways for refugee and asylum seeker students.
- 12 September: Applying for courses
- 13 September: understanding special consideration (SEAS) & scholarships.
To register for an upcoming session, visit https://www.vtac.edu.au/events
Get help with the UAC application process:
The Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) process course applications on behalf of most tertiary institutes in NSW and Canberra. UAC staff are running a series of live webinars to assist students and families with applications. Register for an upcoming session,
www.uac.edu.au/schools/uac-digital
Australian Catholic University (ACU)
ACU are running free Year 12 VCE and HSC Revision Webinars in August and September in a wide range of subjects. Register via www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events
Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne is running the following initiatives to assist Year 12 and families with the VTAC application process:
Tuesday 30 August: VTAC info session Hawthorn campus. Tour the campus, participate in course taster sessions, speak to course advisers.
1 – 29 September: book a one-to-one course application and course consultation.
Tuesday 6 September: VTAC info for parents – live webinar. Information and registration via https://bit.ly/3QNq1Ah
Scholarships
Year 12 students may be eligible for (2023 intake):
Health Scholarships
Rural Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme: For rural students who would like to study Pharmacy in 2023, www.ppaonline.com.au/
Give Them Wings: For regional and remote students studying their first year of a nursing or allied health degree, www.flyingdoctor.org.au/
ACN Aged Care Scholarships – TAFE & Undergraduate Nursing: For students applying for a TAFE or university level nursing course and have a commitment to aged care www.acn.edu.au/scholarships
Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme:
For Indigenous students applying for allied health courses such as dentistry/oral health, medicine, nursing, and midwifery www.acn.edu.au/scholarships
Agriculture Scholarships
Young Farmers Scholarships: For students planning to study a TAFE or university course in agriculture https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/
Gardiner Dairy Foundation: For students planning to study a TAFE or university course in agriculture www.gardinerfoundation.com.au
Other Scholarships
Bradman Scholarship: For students who would like to continue their cricket commitments whilst studying any course at University www.bradman.com.au/past-and-current-scholars/
Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Scholarships: For regional/rural students studying a 2023 degree www.bendigobank.com.au/community/
Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships:
For rural/regional students studying at TAFE (at least a Certificate IV) or university. Must be able to demonstrate financial need
A Start in Life: For students who may not be able to afford the costs associated with university study, www.astartinlife.org.au
George Alexander Foundation Scholarship:
For students who would like to study an undergraduate course at one of 12 universities in 2023, www.georgealexander.org.au
Youth Off the Streets National Scholarship Program: For students planning to study at TAFE or Uni https://youthoffthestreets.com.au/
Victoria Department of Education & Training:
For students currently in Year 12 planning to study full time in 2023. There are various scholarships each with their own selection criteria, www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/scholarships
Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust:
For children and grandchildren of ex-servicemen and women. This scheme covers several scholarships. Must be able to demonstrate financial need https://avcat.org.au/scholarships/
Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship:
For students applying to one of 5 universities passionate about technology, IT and science https://scholars.westpacgroup.com.au/
Destination Australia Scholarship: For students applying to eligible tertiary institutes www.dese.gov.au/destination-australia
Maple Equality & Inclusion Scholarship: For Australian students who have a diagnosed primary disability, will be studying in 2023, and can demonstrate financial need www.mapleservices.com.au
Career & course exploration resources
Good Universities Guide
Students can search over 400 different occupations narrowed down by the field or type of work they would like to do in the future, explore university courses and compare ratings for undergraduate degrees, www.gooduniversitiesguide.com.au
Course Seeker
Students can explore university courses for each state in the one website and can research courses, prerequisites, selection criteria and ATAR profiles for the 2023 intake, www.courseseeker.edu.au/
ALL STUDENTS
Employment resources
Do you need a Tax File Number (TFN)?
If you are planning to get a job or if you would like to study at university or TAFE next year, you will need a TFN. To start the application process, go to www.ato.gov.au
Find out about your rights at work
Learn about your rights, responsibilities, how to resolve issues in the workplace and rules about unpaid work - www.fairwork.gov.au
Learn about safety in the workplace, your rights and responsibilities - www.safe-t1.net.au
How to stay safe -www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/young-workers
Important tips about your first or current job
The team at Careers with STEM asked the following questions: how will the experience of your first job prepare you for your next job and how do you make the most of your first or current job to prepare you for the future?
To read their answers and suggested industries to work in (e.g., pharmacy assistant), go to http://bit.ly/2x8imoh
Competitions
Pursue your passion and add to your resume with these amazing competitions.
Science Writing
UNSW Bragg Student Prize for Science Writing. For students in Years 7 – 10. Applicants will write a short essay on ‘What is Science?’. Recipients can win a fantastic set of prizes, including publication in Australia’s top science websites. Applications close 19 August, https://refractionmedia.submittable.com/submit
Creative Arts
Bright Awards – run by Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University. Entries are now open for students in years 10-12 and their school to win monetary prizes to help kick start creative dreams. Applications close 4 November, www.torrens.edu.au//bright-awards
Social Justice Matters video competition
If you are a high school student in Australia, you can enter the Monash Arts Essay Competition as part of Social Sciences Week 2022. Tell us what social justice issue you are passionate about, why it matters, and what we can do to address this issue. Entries close 19 August, www.monash.edu/arts/social-sciences/monash-arts-essay-competition
Wildlife photography
2022 Crikey! Magazine Photography Competition. This is a partnership between Crikey! Magazine and the Australia Zoo. Applications close 31 August, www.australiazoo.com.au
Amazing programs and camps
Defying the Drift Program:participate in a 3-day residential program at Longerenong College in September and then present to a Rotary Club about your experience in the program. Applications close 31 August and the cost is $350. Sponsor Rotary Clubs can assist with this fee. For information and to apply visit www.defyingthedrift.org
Spring into Monash: Indigenous Camp 2022
This camp will provide Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students from Yrs 10 to 12 with an insight into university life and an opportunity to connect with youth from across the country. The camp will run between 25 – 28 September,
www.monash.edu/indigenous-australians/study/spring-camp
Take CTRL: IT Bootcamp: Interested in where an IT degree can lead you?Monash University is running an IT bootcamp for students in Years 10 – 12 on Tuesday 27 September at the Caulfield campus. The bootcamp will enable you to be in the driver's seat for interactive workshops, hacking demonstrations and robot interactions. You will learn alongside current students and academics to explore Monash IT, www.monash.edu/it/events/2022/take-ctrl
Biomedical Research Summer School
Regional Victorian Year 11 students are invited to apply for The Holsworth Biomedical Research Initiative Summer School at La Trobe University. The event will be held between 12 – 14 December at the Bendigo campus. La Trobe will provide two nights’ accommodation on campus, all meals catered, and return transport to Bendigo from regional hometowns, www.latrobe.edu.au
The New-Print of Construction
Construction is big business in Australia, but many people don’t really know what it’s like to work in the industry. Year13 has teamed up with Construction Skills Queensland to show you what’s available in the industry, what it takes to make a career of it, and what the future could hold for you. You can complete 5 modules that will prepare you for the industry:
- Skills of the industry
- Working in construction
- Making it happen
- Gearing up for the job
- Breaking new ground.
Complete the modules via https://year13.com.au/academy/csq
Overseas gap years are back!
Year 12 students who are keen to explore overseas gap year opportunities should start planning soon. Companies are advertising opportunities for experiences such as:
- Adventure
- Volunteering
- Environment and animal conservation
- Work holidays
- Community care
- Teaching assistants
- Au pair/nanny
- Skiing
- Boarding house assistant
Students will need to take into consideration budgets, safety advice for travellers, if the position will be paid, if accommodation and meals will be provided, and if they will have 24 hour support from the company etc.
There are also Australian gap year opportunities you can explore. Year13 has developed an excellent website that features companies and opportunities https://year13.com.au/explore/travel
Dates for your diary
Endota Wellness College
These 30-minute sessions allow you to chat with our team, have your campus-life questions answered and discover where the Beauty & Wellness industry can take you. Sessions run virtually every Thursday at 11am or 5.30pm
https://endotawellnesscollege.edu.au/
Queensland Ballet Company
The Company is running elite training sessions for prospective students at the Melbourne Academy of Arts, Cheltenham on Sunday 21 August. This event also provides the opportunity for dancers to audition for Queensland Ballet Academy https://academy.queenslandballet.com.au/
Endeavour College of Natural Health – Future of Wellness
Courses in the following study areas:
Naturopathy
Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine
Acupuncture Therapies
Chinese Medicine
Complimentary Medicine
The College is running virtual information sessions between 1 – 30 September for prospective students who are interested in natural health careers. Information and registration: www.endeavour.edu.au/events/
Discover communication careers in rail infrastructure
Join an amazing webinar and learn about communication careers in rail infrastructure. Careers can include: stakeholder engagement, social media, digital design, video production , and graphic design. The webinar will run Thursday 28 July at 11am. Email to register your interest railcareers@levelcrossings.vic.gov.au
University of Melbourne – Discover Dookie
Prospective students and their families are invited to attend an information session at The University of Melbourne Dookie campus. Participants will learn about undergraduate study options at Melbourne including course information and application advice. There will also be tours of the campus on the day and the chance to hear from alumni and others. The event will be held on 11 September https://study.unimelb.edu.au/discover-melbourne-dookie
RMIT University
RMIT Next Fest: Missed RMIT Open Day? Don’t worry – the institute is running on demand sessions until the end of August. To access the videos:
Go to www.rmit.edu.au/openday
Register for an account
When you are on the RMIT Next Fest page click on the ‘videos’ tab in the menu bar.
Watch the videos you are interested in.
Flight Training & Aviation Open Day:
Learn about aviation courses at the Point Cook campus on Sunday 28 August. For information and to register your place, visit www.rmit.edu.au/events
Whitehouse Institute of Design, Illustration & Portfolio Workshop: This introductory 1-hour workshop is for aspiring designers and recommended as a starting point for those wishing to develop their illustration skills and learn how to create a portfolio for application to the Bachelor of Design program. The event will be held on Saturday 10 September between 11am – 12pm at the Melbourne campus. Register at https://whitehouse-design.edu.au/
Monash University
Monash is running the following on-campus course information sessions:
18 August Criminology
25 August Global Studies
25 August Information Evening - webinar
7 September Moving away from home webinar
8 September Music performance, popular music & composition and music technology
Register via www.monash.edu/discover/events
The Great Entrepreneurial Challenge
The Monash Business School invites Year 10 and 11 students to participate in this amazing shark tank style program on Tuesday 20 September at the Caulfield campus. You will be able to put your business, marketing and finance skills to the test. Organise a team of 6, or be paired up with students on the day. Places are limited so register asap www.monash.edu/business/events
Monash Fine Art, Design & Architecture Experience Day
This on-campus event is for students interested in studying Fine Art, Curating, Design or Architecture. Students will participate in hands-on workshops and learn about Monash courses. The program will run during the term break. The date and information hasn’t been released yet. Students who register their interest by emailing ti.booon@monash.edu will be emailed information once the program has been finalised.
GSSC Careers Staff
If you need careers advice drop in and see your Neighbourhood Careers Practitioner on Level 1 in the Careers Hub in each neighbourhood.
Careers Practitioners
Careers Leader: Natasha Boyko
Biyala Neighbourhood: Susan Barr
Dharnya Neighbourhood: Graeme Crosbie
Bayuna Neighbourhood: Dan Watson
Partnerships Manager: Mary-Ann Linehan
Industry Engagement Priority Cohorts Coordinator: Colleen Wilkinson